21 Questions for Spring
Before you start using your boat this spring, we wanted to share this checklist with best practices for spring commissioning that gives you a way to check off the important points before you cast off for another great season. Here is a list of questions you should answer before getting out on the water. Scheduled […]
Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
Each year, thousands of boaters visit The Port of Friday Harbor to enjoy the amenities of one of Washington’s largest marinas and experience all that the surrounding community has to offer. Year-round the marina attracts boaters from all over the West Coast and during the summer the area is bustling with activity. Located on the […]
Freedom Marine Named 2024 Employer of Choice by Boating Industry Canada
Freedom Marine International Yacht Sales has been named a 2024 Employer of Choice Award winner by Boating Industry Canada, the leading industry trade journal in the Canadian boating circle. With the opinions of actual team members collected from the evaluation process, the award reflects Freedom Marine’s long-time dedication to employee satisfaction. Freedom Marine […]
Vessel Traffic Services
If you ever wondered why British Columbia and Washington State Ferries or other commercial vessel didn’t respond to your call on channel 16, there’s a reason; Vessel Traffic Services, known more simply as VTS. Imagine yourself as the Master of a container vessel or tanker listening to the uninitiated pleasure boater make a dire warning […]
Clam Bay
A large and relatively open Clam Bay is nestled between Penelakut (formerly Kuper) and Thetis islands. It’s one of those anchorages to seek shelter when cruising the northern Gulf Islands. The bay also makes an excellent staging anchorage for transiting Dodd Narrows, 11-miles north, or Gabriola Passage. With room for dozens of boats, Clam Bay […]
Essential Things for Every New Boat Owner
While the term “new boat owner” can obviously mean someone new to boating, it can also be applied to an experienced boater who purchases a new boat. In addition to properly outfitting your new (or new-to-you) boat, here are additional things all new boat owners should do. Registration and Documentation When purchasing your boat, […]
Navigating the Vancouver International Boat Show
Nothing can drive the chill out of frigid winter days like a boat show. Strolling past row after row of new models and seeing what represents the state of the union in recreational boating is the perfect antidote for chilly winter temperatures, as thoughts of summer fun and new adventures dance through your head. This […]
FREEDOM MARINE IS #1 IN CANADA FOR 12 YEARS AND COUNTING!
With 27 years of experience, Freedom Marine is constantly staying ahead of the evolving power boat and sailboat market. We have proven success throughout the past 12 years as the leading boat brokerage in Canada for pre-owned boat listings sold worldwide (boats 35’ – 180’). Freedom Marine is also the prominent leader in Canada for pre-owned […]
Freedom Marine Wins Best Aftersales Support Title Amongst Global Axopar Dealers
Vancouver, B.C. – Freedom Marine International Yacht Sales has been recognized as the “Best Aftersales Support” amongst Axopar’s global network of dealers in 2023. The Freedom Marine team came out on top amongst 73 dealers than span across 49 different countries. Freedom Marine was founded in 1997 in Vancouver, B.C. and now has two […]
Finding the Right Boat
No boat is going to be perfect, but there are things that most lay people just don’t see or anticipate unless an expert points them out. When we look for the right boat, we’re mostly thinking big picture: imagining ourselves sipping cocktails at sunset or powering along with the wind in our hair. Here are […]