If you're sailing Vancouver, don't miss The Sunshine Coast!

Nanaimo

The Sunshine Coast, known as British Columbia’s best kept secret, is only a mere day sail from our base at Stones Marina, so if you are sailing Vancouver this year, then it really is a must visit place! This superb destination was rated by the National Geographic as one of the top 10 cruising destinations in the world.

Nanaimo

If you are on a bareboat yacht charter here with us on Vancouver island, or doing a yacht course with our sailing school, you will come across many buoys out on the water.

Nanaimo

If you are planning on doing some sailing in Vancouver this year and not sure when the best time of year to go is, well read on to discover more about the climate in Canada and what you might expect during the different seasons while sailing in Vancouver.

Nanaimo

If you are learning to sail at our sailing school cruising in the waters around Vancouver Island, then whatever CYA course you are doing, there are some essential knots that all sailors will need!

Nanaimo

If you are on a yacht charter with us in Vancouver, then it is possible to sail down to the San Juan islands, a short hop on from the Gulf Islands. The San Juan Islands are a brilliant place to visit, not just for the mellow island vibe and the warm year round temperate climate (around 70 degress in the summer and 40 degrees in the winter) but the sparkling blue waters and deep green forest covered islands are a paradise for those seeking adventure or just wanting to soak up the chilled out atmosphere of the islands. Whatever you are looking for on your yacht charter in Vancouver then the San Juan Islands are most certainly worth a visit.

Nanaimo

If you have made a resolution to learn how to sail this year, then why not learn to sail in Vancouver with us here at Nanaimo Yacht Charters? By learning to sail here you will experience the beauty of Vancouver Island and British Columbia from a completely different vantage point i.e the water!

Nanaimo

We bet you are looking forward to getting back out on the water and doing some sailing in Vancouver again just as much as we all are, and though Spring still feels a long time coming, there is plenty we can do to our yachts to get them into prime condition ready for some sailing in Vancouver as soon as Spring arrives!

Nanaimo

Helming in big seas or when you are out of practise can be slightly daunting wherever you are sailing in the world, but in our 'back to sailing school' series we re-look at sailing and how to remind ourselves of good technique in different situations.

Nanaimo

Wherever you are sailing in the world, either here in Vancouver or anywhere, sailing is very dependent on the environment, so it is always prudent to follow a few rules of conduct when we are sailing in Vancouver, which can ensure that we have a negative impact on the environment surrounding us. Vancouver Island and the Gulf and Discovery Islands offer an environment of spectacular beauty and natural splendour, with magnificent rain forests, towering mountains, sparkling azure seas, remote untouched beaches and secluded quiet bays, so in order to keep the sailing waters around Vancouver island in the best possible condition for now, and future generations, then we need to follow a few simple rules in order to protect this stunning environment as best we can.

Nanaimo

If you are sailing in Vancouver this year then the beautiful Gulf Islands are surely a must visit place. They are one of Canada’s biggest tourist destinations, due to their unspoilt beauty and breathtaking scenery, yet each island maintains a distinct character of their own.