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Whale Watching on Vancouver Island

An Introduction to One of Vancouver Island’s Most Popular Activities Vancouver Island is home to spectacular whale watching opportunities, with numerous companies offering tours up and down the Island. But if you have your own boat, you can easily become your own personal whale watching tour guide. The best part is that whale watching can […]

Old Boating Superstitions

19 Things Boaters Used to Be Superstitious About At Van Isle Marina, we have rounded up some of the most popular superstitions held by boaters. Some of these superstitions are meant to ward off bad luck, while others are meant to bring good luck to everyone on board. Many of the following superstitions date back […]

Tips for Long Range Cruising

Sailing Around the World? Here’s How to Prepare Before taking your motor yacht or sailboat out on the open ocean for weeks, months, or years at a time, there are a lot of important things to consider. Here is a list of things you need to do to prepare for life on the open sea. […]

Central Island Hiking Trails

VHF Marine Radio Etiquette

10 Basic Rules of Radio Etiquette When Using Your Yacht’s VHF Radio If you’re new to the boating community, familiarizing yourself with some simple radio etiquette will help you feel more confident when out on the water. Van Isle Marina has you covered with our handy beginner’s guide to VHF radio etiquette. But before we […]

10 Attractions on Vancouver Island

Visiting Vancouver Island for a Few Days? Here are Some of the Most Popular Attractions to Check Out From North to South, Vancouver Island is home to many world-class tourist attractions. Below is a list of Van Isle Marina staff’s top recommendations. If you’ll be visiting the island by boat, you can moor your boat […]

Choosing the Right Yacht For Your Needs

On the Market for Your First Yacht? Here are 10 Things to Ask Yourself There are a lot of different types of yachts out there. Here’s how to narrow down the selection and find the right yacht for you. While it’s tempting to go off things like looks and speed alone, there’s plenty more that […]

Different Types of Fishing Lures

From Sails to Motors: The History of Yachting

Best Diving Locations Near Vancouver Island