The glorious Gulf Islands in British Columbia, Canada. Every island has evidence of a fascinating history. Get your hiking boots on! ...
All About the Gulf Islands, British Columbia
All About the Gulf Islands, British Columbia
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Nanaimo
The glorious Gulf Islands in British Columbia, Canada. Every island has evidence of a fascinating history. Get your hiking boots on!
Learning to sail is a life skill that stays with you. People often learn as children and hopefully this ignites a passion for being on the water throughout their lives. ...
Learning to Sail
Learning to Sail
Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School
Nanaimo
Learning to sail is a life skill that stays with you. People often learn as children and hopefully this ignites a passion for being on the water throughout their lives.
Are you one of the many sailors who love the idea of owning a boat but can't justify the expense? If you are in the fortunate position where you could be on the water more than a couple ...
Can I justify buying a charter yacht?
Can I justify buying a charter yacht?
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Nanaimo
Are you one of the many sailors who love the idea of owning a boat but can't justify the expense? If you are in the fortunate position where you could be on the water more than a couple of weeks a year then buying a charter yacht may well be right for you.
The famous Hot Springs Cove is found in Maquinna Provincial Park on Vancouver Island at the north of Clayoquot Sound. Enjoy a walk along the 2km boardwalk through the rainforest to the unspoilt, hot, mineral water,spring pools. ...
Who says you can’t combine a spa experience with a yacht charter
Who says you can’t combine a spa experience with a yacht charter
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Nanaimo
The famous Hot Springs Cove is found in Maquinna Provincial Park on Vancouver Island at the north of Clayoquot Sound. Enjoy a walk along the 2km boardwalk through the rainforest to the unspoilt, hot, mineral water,spring pools.
Today, technology, even for the most novice, holiday sailor, is part of the sailing experience. There are many apps to make sailing easier, here are some of the most popular ones we like. ...
Sailing Apps
Sailing Apps
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Nanaimo
Today, technology, even for the most novice, holiday sailor, is part of the sailing experience. There are many apps to make sailing easier, here are some of the most popular ones we like.
Whilst on a yachting holiday in Nanaimo you are sure to want to sample some of the best local sights and activities our beautiful city has to offer. What we love most about Nanaimo is the diversity of ...
Top 8 To-Do’s on Your Nanaimo Holiday
Top 8 To-Do’s on Your Nanaimo Holiday
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Nanaimo
Whilst on a yachting holiday in Nanaimo you are sure to want to sample some of the best local sights and activities our beautiful city has to offer. What we love most about Nanaimo is the diversity of what it has to offer. Relaxing on your yacht is undoubtedly one of the best parts of vacationing with us here at Nanaimo Yacht Charters, but also, we know how important it is to try new things. That is a very important part of taking a holiday. In this top tip to-do list we will walk you through some of the weirdest and wonderful experiences you can have here whilst holidaying. So in no particular order; let’s start with the weird… Jean’s Cannery What is a cannery I hear you ask? Well, it is exactly what it says on the tin (do you see what I did there). This family business started over 50 years ago and is known for producing tinned pacific seafood goods. The founder, after whom the cannery is still named, Armand St Jean was born in 1913 and grew the business to success it still enjoys today. It all started with him smoking oysters and selling them to […]
The Arctic Ocean is of great importance to us here at Nanaimo, as it is linked with the North Pacific which we enjoy daily, via the Bering Sea. So, we wanted to take some time to look at ...
The Plastic Arctic
The Plastic Arctic
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Nanaimo
The Arctic Ocean is of great importance to us here at Nanaimo, as it is linked with the North Pacific which we enjoy daily, via the Bering Sea. So, we wanted to take some time to look at one of the greatest challenges the Arctic is facing at the moment; plastic. Now this of course, is not a new problem. But it is one that is becoming increasingly pressing, and increasingly widespread. In September, a research team from Exeter University in England, found that plastic is polluting even the most remote ice flows of the Arctic. The Arctic Mission party discovered blocks of polystyrene in areas of ocean covering hundreds of kilometres, which was recently covered by ice all years around. Take a moment to let that image sink in. This unfathomable find was merely 1000 miles from the north pole. Once where ice dominated, now the highly irritating and environmentally cataclysmic poly-plastic stands. Incomprehensible. Plastic is so threatening to the oceans ecosystem because it breaks down into microplastics which are ingested by creatures large and small, which we as humans then eat. This plastic catastrophe is literally affecting every living organism in the world. The layer of sea […]
When planning a holiday sailing to Vancouver Island and along the coastline of Beautiful British Columbia, it is important to know what level of sailing experience and certification is required as it can be challenging sailing depending on ...
What experience do I need for sailing in British Columbia?
What experience do I need for sailing in British Columbia?
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Nanaimo
When planning a holiday sailing to Vancouver Island and along the coastline of Beautiful British Columbia, it is important to know what level of sailing experience and certification is required as it can be challenging sailing depending on what time of year you visit. Sailing in Vancouver is like no other with a varied year-round climate offering brilliant outdoor pursuits. Sailing Area The sailing in Vancouver ranges across a wide area, from the Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound, the San Juan Islands and the Sunshine Coast, an area that stretches along the Strait of Georgia from Howe Sound to Desolation Sound, with many communities to see and superb scenery to enjoy. Sailing Conditions Sailing in Vancouver the primary sailing season is from May through to September, however, a great mix of sailing conditions prevails throughout the year, so if you prefer to enjoy some more challenging conditions or varied sailing then you can sail throughout the year. High Season conditions From April to May, you can expect changeable weather. It is normal to expect strong winds in these spring months, but the weather is warming up and it is a beautiful time of year, with everything coming into bloom. It is also […]
Yachting in heavy weather in Vancouver Being prepared is the most important thing when embarking on a Vancouver yachting trip. When it comes to the weather, you must be prepared for all of the eventualities as it can ...
Yachting in heavy weather in Vancouver
Yachting in heavy weather in Vancouver
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Nanaimo
Yachting in heavy weather in Vancouver Being prepared is the most important thing when embarking on a Vancouver yachting trip. When it comes to the weather, you must be prepared for all of the eventualities as it can turn on you at any time. When particularly rough weather hits, the best course of action of course is to head back to shore where possible but where this is not possible or practical everyone aboard should be ready for the worst. The preparation for heavy weather There is plenty of opportunity to be prepared for heavy weather, if you have kept a proper lookout with a keen and well trained ‘weather-eye’, and also kept abreast of the latest developments over radio and other forms of mobile communications. What preparation is necessary will vary according to the type of boat, and the size and the design of the vessel.To be well prepared, determine position of storm, the direction of the wind, and the speed and the estimated time that the storm will take to get to you. Predicting heavy weather It can be impossible to predict the weather so to speak, but it is possible to learn some tell-tale signs of a […]
Previously we touched on some navigational terms and elements that are fundamental sailing school skills as part of learning about navigation. This time we are going to look at what is actually involved in doing a sailing course ...
What’s involved in a Coastal Navigation course?
What’s involved in a Coastal Navigation course?
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Nanaimo
Previously we touched on some navigational terms and elements that are fundamental sailing school skills as part of learning about navigation. This time we are going to look at what is actually involved in doing a sailing course on Coastal Navigation. There is no prerequisite required before you do this course and it is of great benefit to everyone who operated a sail boat, power boat or even a kayak, as essentially if you play on the water you need to know how to read a chart, how to determine your position and how to use the Tide and Currents table to ensure your and your crew’s safety. The coastal navigation course teaches you sailing school skills that ensure safe and successful navigation along coastal waters, an essential sailing school skill for sailing around the beautiful coastal waters off Vancouver island. If you were to complete the Coastal Navigation course, then this will give you the confidence and skills required to safely navigate your way through challenging conditions, changing tides and current, and shallow water. International Sail & Power Association or CYA Theory Certification The first part of the course is theory and normally involves home based study working through […]