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2320 Harbour Road, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 2P6
info@vanislemarina.com
©2024 Van Isle Marina | Design by Caorda
10 Must Know Costs Before Buying a Boat – Maintenance & Operation
Understanding the True Cost of Boat Ownership From Maintenance to Operation While it’s tempting to look at the sticker price of a boat for sale and get caught up in the dream, we always caution our customers on the additional costs of boat ownership they need to consider. After all, it’s easy to underestimate what […]
Chartering Your Yacht
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Chartering Your Yacht Picture this scenario – you have just returned home from your very first outing on your brand new luxury motor yacht. While on holiday, you enjoyed a two-week, fun-filled vacation cruise down to California. Returning home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, you look forward to the […]
Best Nature Spots on Vancouver Island
Top Nature Destinations from South to North Vancouver Island A haven for natural wonders, Vancouver Island has so many incredible places to experience. Depending on whether you’re looking for a day trip or a multi-day exploration, a coastal or an inland excursion, we’ve created a list of nature spots that you might not hear about […]
Introducing the Superyacht and Megayacht
Luxury Yachts and Boats for the Uber-Rich Designed as opulent floating resorts for the super-rich, superyachts and megayachts are in a world of their own when it comes to luxury travel. These vessels exceed even the most luxurious of on-land resorts. Travellers who dream of a getaway at sea without the crowds of a cruise […]
9 Easy Knots for Boating
9 Simple Boating & Sailing Knots You Should Know When it comes to boating equipment, there are many types of knots used for everything from securing line when mooring, handling heavy loads, towing and of course, adjusting your sails. As boating experts at Van Isle Marina, we’ve narrowed it down to this list of 9 […]
Boating Terms & Terminology
A Glossary of Yachting Lingo Whether you’ve got a solid pair of sea legs or are brand new to the boating life, you probably know that yachting and boating comes with its own language. Boating terms go back centuries and a lot of sailing vocabulary has been adopted as commonly used idioms in our everyday […]
Prepping for Long Boat Trips
Tips & Tricks for Setting Sail for Weeks or Months at a Time In times like these, when the world is encouraging you to stay safe, there is no reason staying safe cannot mean setting sail and living on your boat for awhile. After all, we see an extended boating trip as the perfect […]
Renovating an Older Yacht
Thinking About Renovating a Yacht as a Hobby Project? Here’s What to Expect There are many different scenarios that might see you one day staring down a decades-old boat on land from bow to stern, wondering, “Where do I even start?” Perhaps you’ve recently bought a pre-owned boat and are looking to make it […]
Family Boating Activities
How to Keep Everyone Entertained on the Yacht On today’s modern luxury yachts, there is no shortage of fun things to do with the family. We know you know the typical activities that keep everyone occupied, like swimming, fishing, floaties, and mealtimes. But what about the rest of the time? Especially if you’re planning on […]
An Overview of Pursuit Offshore Boats
Meet the Models that Make Up Pursuit’s Purpose-Built Offshore Collection Van Isle Marina is proud to be the exclusive western Canada dealer for Pursuit Boats. Currently at our sales dock, we have two Pursuit models, the OS325 and the OS355, ready for viewing. Considering a Pursuit Offshore Boat for your next adventure? You can’t go […]