How to Keep Boating Throughout Winter Winter boating is a growing hobby here on Vancouver Island. While many boaters choose to winterize their yachts, tuck them up on dry land and wait longingly for spring, it’s entirely possible to stay on the water throughout the winter months. Boaters in the Pacific Northwest benefit from milder […]
Step by Step Instructions for Successful Mooring Knowing how to moor your boat properly is a vital skill all boat owners should have. No one wants to find their vessel damaged, floating away or sunk, which can all happen if it is not moored and secured properly. A damaged or submerged boat is not only […]
Things to Consider When Planning Your Annual Boat Haul Out For some yacht owners, an annual haul out marks the end of boating season; for others, it’s a chance to clean and carry out any repairs before putting the boat right back in. If you dread haul out time you’re not alone – most boat […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Winter Boating and Cruising Checklist
How to Keep Boating Throughout Winter Winter boating is a growing hobby here on Vancouver Island. While many boaters choose to winterize their yachts, tuck them up on dry land and wait longingly for spring, it’s entirely possible to stay on the water throughout the winter months. Boaters in the Pacific Northwest benefit from milder […]
Boat Mooring Checklist & Techniques
Step by Step Instructions for Successful Mooring Knowing how to moor your boat properly is a vital skill all boat owners should have. No one wants to find their vessel damaged, floating away or sunk, which can all happen if it is not moored and secured properly. A damaged or submerged boat is not only […]
Tips for a Successful Haul Out
Things to Consider When Planning Your Annual Boat Haul Out For some yacht owners, an annual haul out marks the end of boating season; for others, it’s a chance to clean and carry out any repairs before putting the boat right back in. If you dread haul out time you’re not alone – most boat […]
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 […]