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 […]
Getting Top Dollar When Selling Your Boat
A little effort will reap big benefits. Whether you are ready to upgrade to a larger vessel, or still happily enjoying yours, the time will come to consider selling your boat. This is a road map to help you prepare for selling your boat. It helps to pay attention to these items for your own […]
Spot Prawns – The only thing easier than catching them is eating them
Catching Spot Prawns Harvesting a seafood meal has always been a highlight of boating the British Columbia Coast. With a coastline indented by numerous majestic fjords, its deep inlets are a perfect environment for healthy populations of Pandalus platyceros, otherwise known as the Pacific or spot prawns. This Pacific coast delicacy is the rage of […]
“Boating Spirit” – How to Help Our Healthcare Workers to Fight against Covid-19
How to Help Our Healthcare Workers to Fight against Covid-19 As many of you know the spirit of the boating community is one of Comradery, Friendship and often Ingenuity. It’s in our nature to help one another. Be it a friendly hand when arriving at the dock, sharing anchoring advice (over a drink) or perhaps […]
Freedom Marine Response to COVID-19
To Our Freedom Marine Family We hope this message finds you and your family healthy and safe. In joining Canada’s fight against the Coronavirus outbreak, Freedom Marine has implemented a temporary “work from home” strategy for our staff. We are still doing business however, standing by to assist with your immediate boating needs as well […]
FIRST SOLO FINISHER IN 2019 RACE TO ALASKA
Freedom Marine team member Shawn Dunand talks about his experience becoming 2019’s first solo finisher in the infamous human- and wind-powered Race to Alaska! Grit. It’s a tool in every sailor’s arsenal, usually kept within reach of patience and discipline. Earlier this season Freedom Marine team member Shawn Dunand trotted out all three of these […]
DESTINATION: Tie Up in Port Moody Rocky Point
If you haven’t experienced Port Moody’s emerging craft beer scene that’s reason enough to stop at Rocky Point next time you’re out on the water, but if a hand-crafted cold one isn’t your thing, this oft-overlooked public dock and park at the end of the Burrard Inlet also offers an upscale seafood restaurant, a famous […]