Sailboating News & Lifestyle
13th January 2022
Cruising Through The Retirement Years
Many retired boaters relish exploring the waters of British Columbia with extended cruises (two-to-four-month trips) during the summer, and locally,…
Read More5th January 2022
Buddy Boating – Making friends is easy – just add water
Buddy boating with friends – you in your boat and they in theirs – is great fun and has its…
Read More14th December 2021
Deck The Hulls – Experience Christmas Onboard Your Boat
In and around British Columbia’s Gulf Islands, holiday celebrations are a blend of small-town sensibility harkening back to a simpler…
Read More7th December 2021
Generator Care Tips – Keep the juice flowing.
Marine generators have a hard life. They operate in tight recesses of the engine room or lazarette and, all too…
Read More15th November 2021
Friendly Tips on Preparing Your Boat for Winter Storms
While we like to think our mild West Coast winters means we don’t really need to decommission our boat, there…
Read More9th November 2021
Cruising for Indigenous Art – Cliffside Pictures In Time
One of the many draws to cruising the British Columbia coast is the sense of adventure. Another is the pictographs,…
Read More3rd November 2021
Understanding Antifreeze – Winterizing your boat’s engine, generator, potable water, and sanitation systems.
Those of us who live in the northern latitudes rely on antifreeze to protect our boat’s engines, and generators with…
Read More14th October 2021
The Beauty of Wireless Headsets – No More Yelling Onboard
In the past, I’ve never been a big fan of headsets. Our boat is only 40-feet LOA, but we do…
Read More13th October 2021
Selecting a Boatyard for Your Winter Project – Doing your homework is a critical first step
This is the time of year when boater’s thoughts turn to decommissioning, maintenance, modification projects, or perhaps the next summer’s…
Read More7th October 2021
Enjoying Thanksgiving on Your Boat – Tips and suggested fail safe recipes
There’s nothing quite like Thanksgiving on your boat. With fewer boats on the water, vivid fall foliage and crisp air…
Read More28th September 2021
Using Spring Lines – They Will Make You Look Like A Pro
In a time when most new boats are equipped with thrusters, many skippers have lost the skill of using a…
Read More28th September 2021
Off-season Cruising Tips – A Time for Solitude and Serenity
The off-season cruising months offer a respite as anchorages are deserted, marinas and marine park docks become our own,…
Read More19th September 2021
Caring for Your Lines – Your boat depends on them!
The lines and rode that we depend upon to keep our power boats and sail boats secured are often taken…
Read More13th September 2021
Lund Harbour, British Columbia – Cinnamon buns at the end of the road.
Lund Small Craft Harbour In the morning, the harbour air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of fresh bakery…
Read More3rd September 2021
Dent Island Lodge – Pamper yourself at an upscale wilderness retreat.
Dent Island is a first-rate, all-inclusive, 7,000 sq/ft lodge and marina located in Cordero Channel between Sonora Island and…
Read More2nd September 2021
Hanse 460 Nominated for “European Yacht of the Year”
The Hanse 460 marks the launch of a new model range that combines radically innovative design with traditional Hanse values…
Read More27th August 2021
Bounty of the Sea – Fresh, Nutritious and Fun to Harvest
Foraging for their next meal is something many boaters’ relish. They like the challenges and enjoying the delicious bounty. A…
Read More3rd August 2021
Desolation Sound Provincial Marine Park – Anything but desolate.
During the last ice age, massive glaciers carved deep into the mainly granite rock. When the ice retreated some 10,000…
Read More26th July 2021
The Art of Rafting – Lots of fun but starts with serious business
Rafting is a wonderful way to socialize while at anchor, hanging on a mooring buoy or even at a dock….
Read More20th July 2021
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…
Read More19th July 2021
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…
Read More12th July 2021
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…
Read More5th July 2021
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…
Read More30th June 2021
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…
Read More5th July 2020
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…
Read More13th May 2020
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…
Read More7th April 2020
“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…
Read More19th March 2020
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…
Read More31st August 2019
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…
Read More28th June 2019
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…
Read More14th May 2019
Montague, Galiano Island: Three Mooring Options in One Harbour
For several thousand years, before recreational boaters discovered its nearly landlocked shelter, Galiano Island’s Montague Harbour was used regularly by…
Read More8th April 2019
HOW TO: BOATER’S BEST FRIEND
Most dogs take to boating easily, while some require a little coaxing. Here are a few tips and tricks to…
Read More5th April 2019
A special family story with the Hanse 370
Kirk, Melissa and Gemma Watson are an exceptional sailing family from Australia. As Kirk is visually impaired his vision is…
Read More26th February 2019
Whale Watching : Tricks & Tips
How To: Orca and Whale Watching in the Salish Sea Our Salish Sea Orcas are a fascinating bunch and when…
Read More13th December 2018
Boatbuilder Award 2018 Hanse Yachts AG
Hanse Yachts took home the Boatbuilder Award 2018, which took place on 11th of December 2018 at the Royal Thames…
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