Using A Stern-tie – A skill for your seamanship toolbox
The coastal waters of British Columbia boast more nooks and crannies to explore than you could possibly visit in a lifetime. These anchorages are often narrow, deep, and subject to large tidal changes. Many have a limited amount of area available for swinging on the hook and a stern tie becomes your best friend. […]
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve – Mosaic of land, water, and history.
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve located in the southern Gulf Islands is magnificent park is popular area for boaters, offering plentiful wildlife, scenic views, and historic sites. Prior to the park’s establishment in 2003, many of the islands and marine ecosystems were in danger of being lost to development and unmanaged use. The Park […]
Mid-season Preventive Boat Maintenance
Preventive Boat Maintenance makes for a failure-free boating season Mid-Season Preventative Boat Maintenance – Perform some quick and simple inspections for a carefree balance of the boating season. Whether a boat gets used daily, weekly, or only on occasion, it deserves a little TLC. In general, this involves simply eyeballing the various systems and making […]
Colourful Sidney – Home to Freedom Marine’s Vancouver Island Office
Sidney is a beautiful boating destination. The tulips are blooming, irises have popped from their winter hibernation and the dogwoods are beautiful trees of color. The streets are swept clean and lined with colorful planter boxes. The outdoor and sidewalk seating at the restaurants is open. Dogwoods in bloom Outdoor dining in Sidney […]
Refuge Cove, West Redonda Island – Refuel, Replenish and Refresh
Refuge Cove is a tiny year-round community nestled in the heart of Desolation Sound. It serves as a centrally located supply stop for boaters cruising in or near the Sound. It’s known for its rustic charm and protected beauty. Ashore, the community looks like a Lincoln Log village with old-fashion wooden walkways connecting the small […]
Freedom Marine Expands Reach with Addition of Galeon Yachts
Galeon Yachts Joins the Freedom Marine Family of Power Boat Brands Freedom Marine is excited to announce the newest member of our line-up of premium power boats – Galeon Yachts. Established in 1982, Galeon has nearly 40 years of boat building experience, with numerous awards under their belt. Every Galeon yacht is a piece of […]
BRABUS Marine joins Freedom Marine’s fleet of high-performance luxury boats
BRABUS Marine, the Newest Member of the Freedom Marine Family of Brands We are excited to announce the newest member of our boating family – BRABUS Marine. This new partnership brings award-winning high-performance vessels to the beautiful waters of Vancouver, BC, and its surrounding waterways. Known as one of the world’s leading tuning studios, BRABUS […]
BOAT OF THE YEAR 2020 IN USA – AXOPAR 28 CABIN
We are incredibly honored and privileged to announce that the Axopar 28 Cabin is the “Boat of The Year 2020” in the United States of America! This is one of the most sought after awards a manufacturer can receive in the marine industry, and the Axopar 28 Cabin was selected from a fleet of over […]
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CONTINUALLY SUCCESSFUL – THE REFRESHED AXOPAR 28
CONTINUALLY SUCCESSFUL – THE REFRESHED AXOPAR 28 JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER Having epitomized Axopar’s brand values since day one, the Axopar 28 remains pivotal to the ongoing success of the company. This accomplished and well established concept still sells extremely well in all corners of the world, with customers buying the Cabin, T-Top or […]