Sailboating News & Lifestyle
21st 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 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…
Read More20th May 2024
Portland Island
A popular anchorage in the Gulf Islands is Portland Island, located less than 5-nm north of Sidney. Good anchorage is…
Read More13th May 2024
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…
Read More6th May 2024
Otter Bay Marina
On the west side of North Pender Island visiting boaters enjoy a variety of services and activities at the Otter…
Read More22nd April 2024
Tenedos Bay, Desolation Sound
Located within the boundaries of Desolation Sound Provincial Park and only a 7.3-mile passage for Refuge Cove on West Redondo…
Read More15th April 2024
Decision Making While Cruising
Decision making is never easy aboard a boat. If there is more than one person aboard your boat, how do…
Read More8th April 2024
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
Known as the “Harbour City” for its incredible downtown harbour district, Nanaimo is the second largest city on Vancouver Island…
Read More1st April 2024
Maintaining Your Boat’s Attitude – Trim Tabs
Regardless of its size, if your boat has a planing or semi-planing hull, its degree of trim can significantly impact…
Read More25th March 2024
Westview, Powell River
Westview is one of four communities that make up the town of Powell River. It’s located on the mainland side…
Read More18th March 2024
Preparing for the Boatyard
Before delivering your vessel to the boatyard for service or repair, you can do a few things to ensure its…
Read More11th March 2024
Page’s Resort & Marina, Silva Bay
Page’s Resort & Marina has been welcoming seagoing visitor since its beginning as a fish camp and store in the…
Read More4th March 2024
21 Questions for Spring
Before you start using your boat this spring, we wanted to share this checklist with best practices for spring commissioning…
Read More26th February 2024
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…
Read More21st February 2024
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,…
Read More19th February 2024
Vessel Traffic Services
If you ever wondered why British Columbia and Washington State Ferries or other commercial vessel didn’t respond to your call…
Read More12th February 2024
Clam Bay
A large and relatively open Clam Bay is nestled between Penelakut (formerly Kuper) and Thetis islands. It’s one of those…
Read More5th February 2024
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…
Read More29th January 2024
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…
Read More25th January 2024
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…
Read More23rd January 2024
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…
Read More16th January 2024
Happy Hour Broughton Style
Happy Hour appetizer potlucks are a unique daily social event hosted by the handful of marinas in the Broughtons and…
Read More9th January 2024
VHF Radio is a Boater’s Best Friend
With the age of cellphones many boaters may think they don’t need to install a very high frequency (VHF) radio…
Read More2nd January 2024
Rosario Resort & Spa, Orcas Island
Cruising northwest in Orcas Island’s East Sound, the white Moran Mansion of Rosario Resort & Spa comes into view well…
Read More11th December 2023
Telegraph Harbour
Located in the heart of the Canadian Gulf Islands, Telegraph Harbour is a special place, with two marinas and the…
Read More4th December 2023
False Creek
Considered one of the most livable cities in the world, Vancouver boasts spectacular mountain views, an amazing collection of beaches…
Read More27th November 2023
What’s in Your First-Aid Kit?
Scrapes, cuts, and bruises are all part of life on and off our boats. Being able to deal with medical…
Read More20th November 2023
Rules to Play By for a More Pleasurable Time on the Water
For many the dream of cruising British Columbia’s coast centers on freedom, self-reliance, adventure, discovery, challenge, camaraderie, and plain old…
Read More13th November 2023
Preparing for Winterization
As winter approaches and temperatures begin to drop, boaters start to think about winterization for their vessels. Some hire professionals…
Read More31st October 2023
Understanding Crankcase Oil Ratings
The fuel is what makes your engine fire, but it’s the crankcase oil that keeps it running. It’s important to…
Read More23rd October 2023
Build a Comprehensive Owner’s Manual
There is no more important and useful tool for a boat owner than the owner’s manual supplied by the manufacturer….
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