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Kinds of Salmon in BC

The 5 Types of Pacific Salmon in British Columbia Waters With so many species of fish to fish for in BC waters, there is something to catch at practically any time of the year. One of the most popular fish that draws anglers to our region is salmon. You’ll find this post on the different […]

Anchors Part 2 – Anchoring Your Boat

Learn what is involved when it comes time to anchor your motor yacht. Knowing how to anchor your boat when necessary is an essential boating skill. In part two of our two-part post on anchoring, we’ll provide some tips & tricks on how to anchor your boat.

Best Boat Only Destinations Around Vancouver Island

Who doesn’t love the beauty and serenity that a secluded beach, only accessible by boat, provides? At Van Isle Marina, we love spending days or weeks at a time aboard our boats exploring the Pacific Northwest, particularly the many islands and coves around Vancouver Island. Sometimes, the best places are stumbled upon by accident, when […]

Anchor Types – Part 1

Different Types of Fishing Lines and Their Uses

Buying a Pre-Owned Yacht

Sailing Essentials

Important Items to Bring on Your Boat Packing for a boating trip is not unlike packing for an airplane ride. It begins with creating a list, packing your bags, and then anxiously hoping you haven’t forgotten anything! If you’re new to boating, use our list below as a starting point, noting that the items you’ll […]

Baitcast vs Spincast vs Spinning Reels

Key Differences and Pros / Cons of Each Type of Fishing Reel In addition to the various types of fishing to choose from, there are also various types of rods and reels to choose from depending on what you’re trying to catch and where you’re trying to catch it. A reel is simply a mechanical […]

33 Different Styles of Fishing

33 Ways to Fish – from Angling to Trotlining When you find the fishing technique you prefer over all other styles, it’s quite easy to forget that other styles of fishing even exist! But at Van Isle Marina, we believe it’s never too late to try something new. If you’re new to the world of […]