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Truck Light Parade & Food Drive
/in News & Specials /by IdeaZoneThis Saturday December 4th starting at 5:45 pm, the IEOA Truck Light Parade will drive through downtown Victoria. The Truck Light Parade route will begin at Ogden Point at 5:45 pm and travel along Dallas Road, through Oak Bay and then come through downtown Victoria on Government Street. Please look at the map for full […]
Wanted: On-Call Snow Removal Helpers
/in News & Specials /by IdeaZoneDuring the winter season, Van Isle Marina offers On-Call Snow Removal job positions. A full job description is available on our website under Contact Us. If you are interested in joining the On-Call Snow Removal Crew, please read the job description and contact the Marina Services Representatives at 250-656-1138.
Water
/in News & Specials /by IdeaZoneDuring freezing temperatures the water is shut off on all docks. Please follow weather forecasts and ensure your tanks are full.
Snow
/in News & Specials /by IdeaZoneIn the event of a snowfall, snow will be cleared from the parking lots and docks (but not boathouses). During the winter, always beware of ice and frost.
45 to 69 Foot Slips Available for Sublet
/in News & Specials /by IdeaZoneVan Isle Marina has 45, 56, 60 and 69 foot slips available for sublet. Please refer to our marina services page for detailed information on all of the services we provide. Did you know Van Isle Marina has a moorage credit program as well as a fuel discount program? Please contact our Marina Services Representatives […]
Recipient of the Riviera Dealer of the Year Award
/in News & Specials /by IdeaZoneVan Isle Marina and its associate Emerald Pacific Yachts were the recipient of the Riviera Dealer of the Year award at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. A special congratulations to Greg Andrew, one of Van Isle Marina’s Yacht Brokers, for winning the Riviera Sales Person of the Year award. Congratulations to Mike Leyda […]
Christmas Starts Early this Year!
/in News & Specials /by IdeaZoneDon’t let this year’s Christmas season pass you by without attending the “Sidney Sparkles” Santa Parade and the Sidney SailPast of Lighted Boats on Saturday November 20th, 2010! The “Sidney Sparkles” Santa Parade begins at 5 pm. Line up along Beacon Avenue and Second Street to see the beautiful light parade! At 6:15 pm the […]
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
/in News & Specials /by IdeaZoneJoin Greg Andrew, Yacht Broker at Van Isle Marina, at this year’s International Boat Show in Fort Lauderdale from October 28th – November 1, 2010. The boat show spans over 3 million square feet of space over five locations in Fort Lauderdale. View a wide variety of vessels while taking in Florida’s scenery and sights. […]
Gulf Islands Rate in National Geographic’s Top 10 for Coastal Destinations
/in News & Specials /by IdeaZoneCanada holds four spots out of the 99 coastal destinations National Geographic rated as the places to visit world-wide. Landing the No. 1 spot is Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula with an 84 rating. The Gulf Islands came in at No. 7 with its breathtaking scenery, its local communities and its laid-back and tranquil atmosphere. Van Isle […]
Winterizing your Boat this Season
/in News & Specials /by IdeaZoneWith the winter months approaching, it is time to winterize the boat for the season. Protect your investment by following Discoverboating.ca excellent tips for winterizing your vessel. These helpful tips include the maintenance of inboard and outboard engines, protecting your fuel tank from condensation build-up and the importance of land storage. Van Isle Marina is […]