Roche Harbor Resort, San Juan Island
Roche Harbor Resort, on San Juan Island, has come a long way from its beginnings when Hudson’s Bay Company built a trading post at the head of Roche Harbor in 1845. Joe Ruff homesteaded the property after the British abandoned it, and in 1881 the Scurr brothers, Robert and Richard bought the property with intentions […]
Tips for the First Time Inside a Passage Cruiser
Who among us hasn’t daydreamed about the ultimate cruise up the beautiful and breathtaking B.C. Coast? The one where you depart in June and you’re self-sufficient until returning home in September. For many boaters it’s just that, a dream for whatever reason. It doesn’t need to be just a dream once the decision is made […]
Port Sidney Marina to Host Largest In-the-water Boat Show on West Coast
Nothing will take the chill out of the air than a spring boat show. Celebrating its 32nd anniversary, the BC Boat Show returns May 4 – 7, 2023, at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney, BC. Over the years the event has grown to be the largest in-the-water show on the west coast and is hosted […]
Know The Rules of The Road
While driving your car, you operate in a well-organized environment. There are roads, lanes, signs, traffic signals and rules. But on the water, it’s wide open. Except for marked channels, there is no roads, lanes, signs, or signals. Most of the time we are on the water, we spend travelling freely without any fear or […]
Gibsons, British Columbia
Twenty miles northwest of Vancouver on the Sunshine Coast, the colorful seaside village of Gibsons, attracts hundreds of boaters year-round. It makes an ideal weekend getaway spot for local city dwellers or a wonderful overnight stop for cruisers on their summer migration to points further north. The working harbor is the soul of the village. […]
Freedom Marine is #1 in Canada for 11 Years* and Counting!
With 26 years of experience, Freedom Marine is constantly staying ahead of the evolving power boat and sailboat market. We have proven success throughout the past 11 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 […]
Keeping Your Fenders Looking New
Nothing spoils a boat’s appearance as much as dirty, stained fenders hanging from the rails or lined up on the deck. Dirty fenders leave ugly streaks on the hull that can be difficult to remove. So, it’s important to keep your fenders looking new. Although scrubbing a dirty fender with boat soap or detergent will […]
When (Anchor) Size Does Matter
Anchoring can be a humbling experience, even for seasoned skippers. But the use of the proper style oversize ground equipment eases the process and makes you look like a pro. When selecting an anchor, you have three styles to choose from. The fluke style is light and easy to weigh, it stows flat and holds […]
Sullivan Bay, North Broughton Island
The first thing that strikes you when approaching Sullivan Bay Marina, located on Sutlej Channel, is the huge Canadian and United States flags signaling the location of the Sullivan Bay Marina Resort, and its floating community. This unique floating marina and village has an eclectic mix of wooden structures and float homes, some of which […]
Spring Cleaning and Polishing
The annual ritual of washing and polishing the boat before spring use can be tedious. It doesn’t need to be though. There are ways to make the effort more effective and to avoid mistakes that will create more work. Even though your boat may have been protected by a boat house or by shrink-wrap during […]