If you enjoy sea kayaking, Vancouver Island is the place to be. From sandy beaches and hidden coves to mountain views, island archipelagos and an abundance of sea wildlife to spot – you can access all the stunning experiences from the seat of your kayak. If you’re a yacht owner, you’re one step closer to […]
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All About Sport Fishing and How to Catch the Big One Residents and visitors to British Columbia are lucky to have access to some of the best sport fishing waters in the world. BC sport fishing remains a popular pastime thanks to the abundance of sport fish that populate the local oceans, lakes and rivers. […]
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A Guide to Essential Marine Electronics Most modern-powered yachts come with an array of boat electronics, but you may wish to add some extras or have an older boat that needs upgrading. This guide will offer a list of the best marine electronics you should consider adding to your slice of on-the-water heaven. Read on […]
All About Bald Eagles and Where to See Them Even if you are used to seeing bald eagles soaring above, it’s still a thrill to see one of these majestic birds at the top of a nearby nest tree or out on the hunt. If you want to find these birds of prey, Vancouver Island […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Catching Deep Sea Fish Deep sea fishing is a thrilling experience and a great way to spend time on the water with some fellow avid anglers. The chance to do this type of fishing doesn’t come along often, so when it does, you don’t want to risk spoiling the […]
Things About Heavy Weather Boat Handling You Should Know Any boater would rather avoid sailing in a storm than have to face its challenges. But despite the best-laid plans, it’s possible to get caught in unexpected heavy weather while on the water. The most important thing to know if this happens to you is to […]
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Sailing Cats Can Be Great Onboard Companions Having cats on boats is a great way to bond with your four-legged buddy while still doing something you enjoy. If you are thinking about taking your cat on a boating trip, both of you will benefit from what can be a positive experience. If your sailing cat […]
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Why Vancouver Island Fishing Charters are the Best Surrounded by waters teeming with all kinds of sea life, Vancouver Island is a fishing enthusiast’s dream. It’s no wonder that there are so many quality fishing charters offering the chance to hook ‘the big one’. Even if you have your own fishing yacht, heading out on […]
Your Complete Guide to Global Yacht Races Yacht races pit sailing yachts against each other or the clock to race through a course marked out by buoys or over long distances from one location to another. Many sailing enthusiasts take up racing not only out of a desire to win but because they enjoy the […]
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Everything You Need to Know to Pick the Right Fishing Boat At Van Isle Marina we are often asked which are the best boats for fishing. The simple answer is that any watercraft that gets you on the water is a good start, but if you want to buy a boat that enhances and supports […]
Kayaking Vancouver Island: Top 6 Best Spots on The Ocean
If you enjoy sea kayaking, Vancouver Island is the place to be. From sandy beaches and hidden coves to mountain views, island archipelagos and an abundance of sea wildlife to spot – you can access all the stunning experiences from the seat of your kayak. If you’re a yacht owner, you’re one step closer to […]
BC Sport Fishing for the Fun of It
All About Sport Fishing and How to Catch the Big One Residents and visitors to British Columbia are lucky to have access to some of the best sport fishing waters in the world. BC sport fishing remains a popular pastime thanks to the abundance of sport fish that populate the local oceans, lakes and rivers. […]
Best Boat Electronics on The Market
A Guide to Essential Marine Electronics Most modern-powered yachts come with an array of boat electronics, but you may wish to add some extras or have an older boat that needs upgrading. This guide will offer a list of the best marine electronics you should consider adding to your slice of on-the-water heaven. Read on […]
Bald Eagles: 10 Interesting Facts You May Not Know
All About Bald Eagles and Where to See Them Even if you are used to seeing bald eagles soaring above, it’s still a thrill to see one of these majestic birds at the top of a nearby nest tree or out on the hunt. If you want to find these birds of prey, Vancouver Island […]
Deep Sea Fishing in Victoria, BC
Everything You Need to Know About Catching Deep Sea Fish Deep sea fishing is a thrilling experience and a great way to spend time on the water with some fellow avid anglers. The chance to do this type of fishing doesn’t come along often, so when it does, you don’t want to risk spoiling the […]
Sailing in a Storm: It’s Not as Difficult as You Think
Things About Heavy Weather Boat Handling You Should Know Any boater would rather avoid sailing in a storm than have to face its challenges. But despite the best-laid plans, it’s possible to get caught in unexpected heavy weather while on the water. The most important thing to know if this happens to you is to […]
Cats on Boats: Everything You Need to Know
Sailing Cats Can Be Great Onboard Companions Having cats on boats is a great way to bond with your four-legged buddy while still doing something you enjoy. If you are thinking about taking your cat on a boating trip, both of you will benefit from what can be a positive experience. If your sailing cat […]
Fishing Charter Experience – The Perfect Gift!
Why Vancouver Island Fishing Charters are the Best Surrounded by waters teeming with all kinds of sea life, Vancouver Island is a fishing enthusiast’s dream. It’s no wonder that there are so many quality fishing charters offering the chance to hook ‘the big one’. Even if you have your own fishing yacht, heading out on […]
Yacht Races Around the World
Your Complete Guide to Global Yacht Races Yacht races pit sailing yachts against each other or the clock to race through a course marked out by buoys or over long distances from one location to another. Many sailing enthusiasts take up racing not only out of a desire to win but because they enjoy the […]
Best Boats for Fishing
Everything You Need to Know to Pick the Right Fishing Boat At Van Isle Marina we are often asked which are the best boats for fishing. The simple answer is that any watercraft that gets you on the water is a good start, but if you want to buy a boat that enhances and supports […]