Diesel Layup
Diesels are hardy, but they still require winterization to ensure they will realize the longevity and trouble-free operation they are famous for. Plus, the more thorough you are about caring for your engine now, the less you will have to be concerned about in the spring. The principal area to give attention to when preparing […]
Reading Nautical Charts
There is an old saying: “It’s not where you’re going, it’s how you get there.” With the speed and accuracy of today’s chart plotters, it seems like the “how” part of boating has never been easier. While reading nautical charts on today’s navigational technology makes the planning of your route easier, to be a good […]
Backeddy Resort & Marina
If you’re looking for a small, quiet, and relaxing marina, Backeddy Resort & Marina is a top choice! Located in the small community of Egmont on British Columbia’s north Sechelt Peninsula, here visitors will discover an accommodating marina, the Backeddy Pub, Skookumchuck Narrows, Egmont Heritage Centre, and the Westcoast Wilderness Lodge. Backeddy Resort & Marina […]
Looking To The Skies Makes For Better Boating
Weather conditions change rather quickly when you’re out on the water. Late winter and early spring often see changing weather and fast-moving fronts. At such times looking to the skies makes for safe boating. For centuries mariners have watched the clouds and their movement. From their observations, they soon understood that clouds were good indicators […]
Visit the Sidney Pre-Owned Open House at Port Sidney Marina
Freedom Marine will be displaying an array of used power and sail boats at Port Sidney Marina between September 26 – 29. Preview the boats on display below and remember to RSVP to secure a viewing! LINK TO RSVP Event Details Date & Time: September 26 – 29 9am – 5pm *By Appointment Only Location: Unit […]
Falling In Love With Fall Cruising
A harvest moon rose large and bright in the cool crisp evening air, its track shimmered across the water into the vacant anchorage. Golden lights winked on one by one in the cottages around the cove, reminding you that you are not completely alone. Oh, the delights of fall cruising! If you are new to […]
Keeping Your Engine Room Safe
The best skippers have always been the most vigilant ones, whether that meant being aware of threats from other vessels, changes in weather and sea conditions, or navigational hazards. But how many boat owners pay proper attention to their own engine room? This blog offers you tips for keeping your engine room safe. In the […]
Smugglers Cove
Smugglers Cove Provincial Park, located on the south side of Sechelt Peninsula, is a beautiful all-weather anchorage surrounded by 457-acres of forest. It is said the park is the most popular on the Sunshine Coast with its maze of rock faces, sand flats, rocky nooks, and mini bays, along with three anchoring basins. Beautiful Smuggler’s […]
Sointula, Malcolm Island
A fascinating history, well run marina, a historic co-operative store, free bike rentals, and plenty of rural charm and character makes Sointula (pronounces “Soyn too la”) on sprawling Malcolm Island a memorable port of call. The town’s name means “place of harmony” in Finnish. In this quaint 600-person settlement not much has changed over the […]
Cowichan Bay
The village of Cowichan Bay is located on Vancouver Island’s southeast coast about fifty-six kilometers north of Victoria. It’s a working marine community with a fascinating blend of commercial and pleasure crafts, full of picturesque piers, wharfs, and floating homes. This seaside community has an interesting history, situated on a deep-sea lumber port coexisting with […]