Powerboating News & Lifestyle
30th June 2025
Tips for Teaching Kids How to Boat
Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Boat Boating as a family is more than just a day on the water—it’s…
Read More23rd June 2025
Essential Boat Safety Kit: Must-Have Equipment for Safe Boating
Essential Boat Safety Equipment You Should Have Safeguarding Your Journey with the Right Boat Safety Kit Ensuring safety on the…
Read More16th June 2025
Monday Anchorage, Tracey Island
Monday Anchorage, Tracey Island Tucked away on the western edge of the beautiful Broughton Archipelago Marine Park, Monday Anchorage is…
Read More16th June 2025
Your 2025 Guide to BC Fishing Regulations
Your 2025 Guide to BC Fishing Regulations If you’re planning a recreational fishing trip in British Columbia this year, it’s…
Read More16th June 2025
Six Most Common Boating Mistakes
Six Most Common Boating Mistakes Boating is one of the best ways to enjoy the water—sunshine, fresh air, and freedom!…
Read More9th June 2025
Turnbull Cove
Turnbull Cove Turnbull Cove, a hidden gem on the western shore of Grappler Sound, is one of the Broughton…
Read More26th May 2025
Squirrel Cove, Cortes Island
Squirrel Cove, Cortes Island Squirrel Cove is a hidden treasure nestled in a secluded corner on the east coast of…
Read More19th May 2025
Spout Islet Cove
Spout Islet Cove, Hanson Island The anchorage location is an unnamed cove south of Spout Islet on the north side…
Read More12th May 2025
Harmony Islands Marine Park
Harmony Islands Marine Park, Sunshine Coasts One of the most attractive settings on the coast, the Harmony Islands are about…
Read More5th May 2025
Calm Bay, Gulf Islands
Calm Bay Anchorage, Gulf Islands Large and relatively open, Calm Bay is nestled between Penelakut (formerly Kuper) and Thetis islands….
Read More21st April 2025
2025 BC Boat Show – Tips for Visitors!
Tips for Visiting the 2025 BC Boat Show in Sidney, BC The highly anticipated 2025 BC Boat Show is set…
Read More14th April 2025
Newcastle Island Provincial Marine Park
Discover the Rich History and Natural Beauty of Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Saysutshun (Newcastle Island), located off the coast of Nanaimo,…
Read More7th April 2025
Potts Lagoon, West Cracroft Island
Lagoons are enticing destinations, but many along the coast can be challenging to enter. Those with a large elliptical basin…
Read More17th March 2025
Finding the Right Powerboat for Your Lifestyle
Finding the Right Powerboat for Your Lifestyle Purchasing a powerboat is an exciting adventure, whether you’re upgrading from a smaller…
Read More10th March 2025
Top 5 Weekend Boating Getaways in BC
Top Weekend Boating Getaways in BC Trips from Vancouver, Victoria, and Nanaimo British Columbia is a boater’s paradise, offering stunning…
Read More24th February 2025
Spring Checkup for Electronics
Spring Electronic Checkup Spring commissioning is an exciting time, full of anticipation for the season ahead! Ensuring that your boat’s…
Read More17th February 2025
Top Apps for Boaters
Top Apps & Tech for Boaters in British Columbia Navigation, Weather Tracking, and Communication Tools Boating in British Columbia offers…
Read More10th February 2025
Night Boating Safety Tips
Night Boating 101: Staying Safe & Navigating After Dark Boating at night in Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and across British Columbia’s…
Read More7th February 2025
Canada’s #1 Choice for Buying & Selling Boats
Freedom Marine: Canada’s #1 Choice for Buying, Selling, and Trading Boats If you’re looking to buy a boat in Vancouver,…
Read More20th January 2025
2025 Vancouver International Boat Show: Tips for a Seamless Visit
2025 Vancouver International Boat Show: Tips for a Seamless Visit Welcome to the Vancouver International Boat Show, the premier event…
Read More13th January 2025
Toba Wilderness Marina
Toba Wilderness Marina, Toba Inlet Located north of Desolation Sound—where Pryce, Homfray, and Waddington Channels converge—lies the small, remote Toba…
Read More6th January 2025
Tips for Fun Winter Boating
Tips For Fun and Enjoyable Winter Boating Winter boating offers a refreshing escape as anchorages are peaceful, marinas and park…
Read More9th December 2024
Seas the Holiday Season
Imagine waking up nestled all snug in your berth, cuddled up to the one you love. The boat gently rocks,…
Read More2nd December 2024
Deer Harbor Marina, Orcas Island
Deer Harbor Marina, a top cruising destination on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands, is beloved by boaters for…
Read More25th November 2024
Winter Boating Safety
With summer sailors docked for the season and the tourists back home, coastal waterways are left peaceful and pristine—creating the…
Read More18th November 2024
Extend Your Boating Season: Six Proactive Fixes for a Smoother Ride
Want to keep your boat in top shape all year long? A few proactive tweaks now can ensure your vessel…
Read More12th November 2024
Brentwood Bay Resort
After exploring and anchoring out in the southern Gulf Islands, it may be time to treat yourselves to a bit…
Read More4th November 2024
Safety Briefing for Boating Guests
Your safety briefing can be customized based on the location, duration of the outing, number of experienced crew on…
Read More21st October 2024
Sidney Spit Marine Park BC
Sandy beaches, extensive tidal flats, salt marshes, rolling meadows, and spectacular views make up Sidney Spit – Gulf Islands National…
Read More15th October 2024
What’s in Your Ditch Bag?
Most responsible mariners stock an Emergency Bag (also called a “ditch bag”, “ditch kit”, or “grab bag”) with additional emergency…
Read More7th October 2024
Shoal Bay, Cordero Channel
As Shoal Bay comes into view it is hard to believe that this quiet bay, situated on the north side…
Read More1st October 2024
Best Time to Buy a Boat in BC: Why Autumn is Ideal
If you’ve been dreaming of buying a boat, now is the perfect time to turn that dream into reality. Autumn…
Read More23rd September 2024
Don’t Overlook Your Boat’s Gearbox
The transmission in your boat is the vital link between the engine and the prop, yet many boat owners never…
Read More16th September 2024
Wallace Island Marine Park, B.C.’s Gulf Islands
Located in Trincomali Channel between Galiano and Saltspring Islands, there’s a little island where you can sense what it was…
Read More9th September 2024
Cochrane Islands, Malaspina Inlet
If you and your crew are in popular Desolation Sound and are looking for a small tranquil, less visited anchorage…
Read More3rd September 2024
Pender Harbour, Sechelt Peninsula
Known for its laid-back lifestyle, scenic beauty and wide array of events and festivals, Pender Harbour. The harbour is a…
Read More26th August 2024
Tips For Your Buying Your First Yacht
Tips For Your Buying Your First Yacht Your Guide to Buying a Yacht Buying a yacht is an exciting adventure,…
Read More26th August 2024
Olympia, Washington
Located at the foot of 100-mile-long Puget Sound in Budd Inlet, Washington State’s waterfront state capital is an ideal cruising…
Read More19th August 2024
Sucia Island Marine Park
There’s something very special about Sucia Island Marine State Park’s incredible beauty, many bays, coves, beaches, and trails. Its shoreline…
Read More12th August 2024
Lagoon Cove Marina
After a morning cruising north in Johnston Strait, and up Havannan Channel watching for bears, transiting narrow turbulent Chatham Channels…
Read More5th August 2024
Getting Your Boat’s Ground Tackle Ready
Ground tackle is one area that maintenance is often overlooked. While typically simple in makeup, there are a myriad of…
Read More22nd July 2024
Beach Gardens Resort & Marina
Located on the Sunshine Coast, about 70-nautical miles northwest of Vancouver and south of Powell River at Grief Point, Beach…
Read More15th July 2024
Every Engine Must Exhale
A proper exhaust system and its maintenance is vital to an engine’s performance. “Out goes the bad air, in comes…
Read More8th July 2024
Thurston Bay Marine Provincial Park
Thurston Bay Marine Park’s 531-hectares is located on BC’s South Central Coast in the Discovery Islands area on the westside…
Read More1st July 2024
How to Store Seafood on Your Boat
One of the wonderful things about cruising our coastal waters is the abundance of fresh seafood. Whether it’s from the…
Read More24th June 2024
Anacortes, Washington
During the past few years, the Port Commission and city leaders have taken steps to increase Anacortes’s appeal to boaters….
Read More17th June 2024
Clean & Stage Your Boat for Sale
The day you decide to sell your boat will surely cause you to experience a wide range of emotions, but…
Read More10th June 2024
Preparing for Extended Cruising
If you are new to extended cruising – more than a week or two into unknown waters – it can…
Read More3rd June 2024
Genoa Bay Marina
Have you ever visited a destination and after a couple of days you just don’t want to leave? Where the…
Read More27th May 2024
Safety First
For many boaters, Spring is when they begin to daydream about their upcoming summer adventures, it’s also a good time…
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