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©2024 Van Isle Marina | Design by Caorda
B.C.’s Top 10 Freshwater Fishing Spots
The Best Fishing Lakes and Rivers in British Columbia With over 20,000 lakes and 750,000km of waterways, British Columbia is a freshwater fishing paradise and a dream for anglers. Freshwater fishing offers a completely different experience to ocean fishing, and the opportunity to catch a variety of species of fish, some of which are unique […]
Choosing the Right Boat
What to Consider When Buying a Boat Owning a boat opens up a whole new world of on-water adventure for you and your family. Buying a boat is a major decision but one you won’t regret if you choose the right one. Whether you are looking to buy for the first time or upgrade […]
Emergency Boating Kit Checklist
What Emergency and Safety Equipment Do You Need on Your Yacht? An emergency boating kit should be on board with you at all times. All boaters know that nothing can be more relaxing than a day on the water, whether it’s an early morning fishing trip, an afternoon of sightseeing or a multi-day boat trip. […]
Safe Boating in Poor Visibility
How to Navigate and Stay Safe on the Water when Visibility is Restricted Boating requires all your senses to ensure you stay safe. If you have restricted visibility due to poor light or bad weather conditions, knowing what steps to take to keep you, your boat and other boaters safe is very important. The weather […]
A Guide to Green Boating
How to be an Environmentally Friendly Boater For boating enthusiasts, simply being on the water brings us joy. However, with that pleasure comes the responsibility to protect the marine environment and preserve it for generations to come. The good news is, adopting green boating habits isn’t difficult. Just like the simple steps you’ve taken […]
Boating Equipment Checklist
Use this Basic Boating Equipment Checklist to Ensure You Have Everything You’ll Need for Your Next Trip There’s nothing like getting out on the water on a sunny summer day, or really, any day! Whether you’re going to a nearby cove for a day of fishing, or further out to explore the open waters, always […]
Pre-Departure and Boat Launch Checklist
A Quick Pre-Trip Checklist for Your Boat Before you head out onto the water, it’s important to complete a short boat launch checklist prior to every launch. This ensures you have everything you need and your boat is ready for a day at sea. This pre-departure check is similar to what you’d do when checking […]
Boat Trailer Checklist
Your Boat Trailer Will Always Be Ready to Go with This Easy Maintenance Guide For those who store their boat on dry land, or who might like to tow their boat to a favourite inland lake, the boat trailer is an essential piece of equipment. To properly tow and launch your boat, the trailer […]
Boating in Barkley Sound
Cruising, Fishing and Anchorages in The Barkley Sound For any boater who is also into fishing, kayaking and exploring, Barkley Sound on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is a must-see. Barkley Sound is an 800 square km area between Bamfield and Ucluelet, including the entrance to the Alberni inlet. Set within the Pacific […]
Bow and Stern Anchoring Best Practices
How to Set Two Anchors Knowing a variety of stern and bow tying and anchoring techniques is essential for any boater’s toolkit. Here on the West Coast of Canada, we have such a wide variety of anchorages. Knowing which anchoring technique to use will come in handy many times over and bow and stern anchoring […]