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 of Sonora Island. Accessible only by boat via Nodales Channel, boaters can reference marine chart #3539 and #3543 for more information on the area. The park is in the traditional territories of the Homalco, K’omoks, […]
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 back deck, a local commercial fisherman, or even a fish market, it’s so good when it’s fresh. But sometimes there’s more than you need for one meal. How do you store seafood on your boat? […]
Anacortes, Washington
During the past few years, the Port Commission and city leaders have taken steps to increase Anacortes’s appeal to boaters. With the latest improvements to Cape Sante Marina and historic downtown, and as a result Anacortes is considered a cruising destination by boaters. The marina’s features include roomy fairways, wide stable concrete floats for boats […]
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 the emotion that will sneak up on you the most is that of awe. You’ll stand on the aft deck looking into the boat and realize just how much stuff you have on it and […]
Preparing for Extended Cruising
If you are new to extended cruising – more than a week or two into unknown waters – it can be a lot to take in with everything that needs to be done and learned. The combination of the internet, classes, podcasts, YouTube, and experienced boater friends has made it easier than ever to gain […]
Genoa Bay Marina
Have you ever visited a destination and after a couple of days you just don’t want to leave? Where the service is second to none and the people operating the marina love what they do. That’s the experience first time visitors have when visiting Genoa Bay Marina. Genoa Bay is a quaint little settlement […]
Safety First
For many boaters, Spring is when they begin to daydream about their upcoming summer adventures, it’s also a good time to inspect and update safety equipment. The following is an 11-point checklist, but feel free to add to it and use it in the future to ensure the season ahead is as safe as possible. […]
Portland Island
A popular anchorage in the Gulf Islands is Portland Island, located less than 5-nm north of Sidney. Good anchorage is in Royal Cove on the north end of the island and Princes Bay on the southern side of Portland Island. The entrance into Royal cove is unobstructed and offers protection from the northwest by Chad […]
All About the Survey
The most important aspect of your due diligence before closing on a boat purchase is the pre-purchase vessel survey. You wouldn’t buy a home without a building inspection and conducting a market analysis. The same holds true for a boat. It’s key that you hire a credentialed surveyor to look out for your best interests […]
Why Choose Riviera Yachts?
Exploring the Luxury and Performance of Australia’s Premier Yacht Builder Welcome to Riviera Yachts Embark on a journey with Riviera Yachts, where unmatched design, performance, and luxury converge to define premier boating. As Australia’s premier yacht manufacturer, Riviera stands apart for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and unmatched quality. Whether you’re a seasoned yacht […]