Vancouver Park Board Hoping to Ban Sewage Dumping in Burrard Inlet
A recent change in regulation by Transport Canada to allow small pleasure craft vessels to dump their sewage within one nautical mile from shore, down from three nautical miles under the current...
View ArticleMaritime Museum’s 12th Annual Garage Sale – April 25th, 2015
Every year the Maritime Museum of BC located in Victoria hosts a Massive Marine Garage Sale. All proceeds of this event will help fund the museums outreach programs including the “Kid’s Outreach” and...
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UBC Students Build a Robotic Sailboat Designed to Cross the Atlantic Ocean
Every year at UBC, a team of over 60 passionate students passionate programming students come together to help design and build a fully autonomous sailboat. The UBC student team has won the...
View ArticleShawn Dunand of Vela Yacht Sales Teams With Freedom Marine
Shawn Dunand, owner of Vela Yacht Sales in Victoria BC, is pleased to announce that he will be teaming up with Freedom Marine (#1 in Canada for boats sold 35'-120').read more
View Article2015 Swiftsure International Yacht Race
The Royal Victoria Yacht club's 72nd annual Yacht Race is coming up next month from May 23rd to May 25th. All Yacht owners and operators are invited to participate in this week long event starting May...
View ArticleBoating Safety Tip – Safe Refueling Procedures
It's that time of year again - the sun is shining bright and the Summer 2015 Boating Season is just around the corner! This year, make sure you practice safe boating by following these simple...
View ArticleNorth America’s Safe Boating Awareness Week May 16-22
Since 1995, the North American Safe Boating Awareness Week Campaign (SBAW) has been the mainstay of boating safety outreach to the over 16 million people who are out boating each season. The 2015...
View ArticleWear Your Life Jacket To Work Day - May 15th
On Friday May 15th, kick off the start of National Safe Boating week by wearing your life jacket to work wherever you are.The National Safe Boating Council is asking all participants to post picture of...
View ArticleFishing Boat Capsizes and Spills Light Oil Into Fraser River
Early Tuesday morning (5:00am May 12th), a fishing boat called the Western Crusader sank in the shallow waters at Shelter Island Marina in Richmond. The sunken fishing boat leaked a light grade of oil...
View ArticleBoat for Hope Prepares to Set Sail
Variety – The Children’s Charity ‘Boat for Hope’ AdventureA fun-filled event for children who have special needs and their families to come out on a pirate adventure on the high seas that ends with a...
View ArticleWho to Call About an Abandoned Boat?
Transport Canada has recently published a clarification on current roles and responsibilities as they relate to abandoned vessels and wrecks. The information is not new – but now summarized in an...
View ArticleBluewater Cruising Association – Vancouver Club Night June Swap Meeting
Bluewater Cruising Association’s annual “BCA Vancouver Chapter Event” is coming up soon this June. They are inviting all members and non-members to come out to buy, sell, or trade their marine goods at...
View ArticleFree Pump-Out Service Available at Burrard & Heather Civic Marinas
Boat sewage is a source of fecal bacteria in False Creek that can harm the environment and put the public’s health at risk. In Canada, it is illegal to dump seware from boats within three nautical...
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A Day on English Bay – Supporting Easter Seals Vancouver
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View ArticleUpcoming Marine Shows and Events In B.C.
Nanaimo Marine Festival & World Championship Bathtub Race(Thursday July 23 – Sunday, July 24)Come out and join the 48th annual bath tub race this year at the Nanaimo Marine Festival! The Loyal...
View ArticleImportant Changes in Applying for Pleasure Craft Licensing 2015
As of July 2015, the Office of Boating Safety Transportation Canada changed the system of licensing pleasure crafts in Canada. The new system, called the “Pleasure Craft Electronic Licensing System” is...
View ArticleImportant Recall Notice: Mustang Survival Safety Gear
Models affected: Mustang Survival Safety Gear – MD315X Inflatable PRDs manufactured in Canada between September 2014 and September 2015.The Safariland Group, makers of the Mustang Survival safety gear,...
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Preparing Your Boat for the Winter Season
As the sun sets on another great boating season, it’s time to get your boat ready for the cold winter months. Taking the necessary steps to winterize your boat will safeguard the vessel and its motor...
View ArticleHow to Winterize Your Boat – Checklist
We have put together a detailed list on the steps on 'How To Winterize Your Boat.' Feel free to use this checklist as a starting point, however always remember to check your boat owner's manuals for...
View ArticleHow To Store Your Sails For Winter
Most boat owners recognize the importance of winterizing their boats to prepare for the winter season. They take great care in making sure their boats are properly winterized and stored, but their...
View ArticleSafety Tips for Winter Boating
While other boaters may have winterized their boats and have stored them away for the winter, many boaters may still be using their vessels for hunting, fishing or transportation. Others may be out...
View ArticleSnap Shots Photo Contest 2015/2016 is Now Open for Submissions
At HUB International Marine Insurance Brokers, we share your passion for life on the water. As we mark the end of another great year of boating, we want to capture it and share it with thousands of...
View ArticleHUB Marine at Vancouver International Boat Show January 20-24, 2016
Come visit the HUB International Marine Team at the Vancouver International Boat Show on January 20-24th at BC Place. We're located on the Concord level at booth 112 and will be showcasing many of the...
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Winners Announced for 2015/2016 Snap Shots Photo Contest
Our HUB Marine Team would like to sincerely thank everyone that participated in this year’s Snap Shots Photo Contest. We had over 120 incredible entries, which our staff had the opportunity to admire...
View ArticleM&P Mercury of B.C. Makes Sea Ray’s Top 5 List of Dealers in North America
Congratulations to M&P Mercury Sales of B.C. for making Sea Ray’s list of Top Five List of Independent Dealers in North America! 2015 was another successful year for Sea Ray – one that included the...
View ArticleCome & Race Your Sailboat at the Deep Cove Yacht Club
The Deep Cove Yacht Club has an open invitation to all sailboat owners to come out and join their race!The Deep Cove Yacht Club is located on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, opposite the Chrome...
View Article2nd Annual Gulf Islands to Nanaimo Race (GIN) Open for Registration
GIN – Gulf Islands to Nanaimo RaceSaturday June 25th, 2016Sunday June 26th, 2016Organized by Blast Performance Sailing ChemainusRegistration is now open for the 2nd annual Gulf Islands Nanaimo (GIN)...
View ArticleBoating Safety Tips - Safe Refueling Procedures
Practice safe boating procedures by following these safe fueling tips:read more
View ArticleWhy Should I Take a Boating Course?
If you are planning on operating a boat and considering whether or not you should take a boating course – the answer is yes, you definitely should. This is for the exact same reason why you would take...
View ArticleNorthwest Paddling Festival - May 6 & 7
The sixth annual Northwest Paddling Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the Northwest. It is a great place for expert paddlers or those just looking to dip their oar in the water for the...
View ArticleBurrard Yacht Club – Safety Weekend April 22 – 23, 2016
Yes – you know it! Our HUB International Marine team is looking forward to seeing you this weekend at Burrard Yacht Club’s annual Safety Weekend event!Join us on Saturday April 23 for the famous BBQ...
View ArticleNorthwest Paddling Festival May 6 – 7th, 2016
The sixth annual Northwest Paddling Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the Northwest. It is a great place for expert paddlers or those just looking to dip their oar in the water for the...
View ArticleCalling for Help in a Boating Emergency
If your boat is in danger, a passenger has fallen overboard, or you’re stranded on open water, do you know how to get help?A marine VHF radio is the most effective and reliable way to issue a distress...
View ArticleSaltspring Island Sailing Club now an Eco-Rated Marina
Congratulations to the Saltspring Island Sailing Club, which has recently been certified by the Georgia Strait Alliance as the southern Gulf Islands’ first Clean Marine BC Eco-Rated boating facility....
View ArticleSafe Boating – Deadheads
The waters of Canada, both tidal and fresh have many hidden hazards. One of the most hazardous is called a “deadhead.” A deadhead is a log or heavy timber floating nearly vertical, with little of its...
View ArticleCold Water Safety Reminders
Landing suddenly in cold water can take your breath away and can quickly compromise your ability to survive. The 1-10-1 principle will help you get through an accidental immersion.1 Minute Cold ShockIt...
View ArticleBoating Safety & Speed (Feet per Second)
When thinking about what speed you are travelling in your vessel, think in “feet per second.”Build into this calculation the “Perception Response Sequence” (PRS) which is the time to:Detect a...
View ArticleNational Drowning Prevention Week (July 17 – 23)
The Lifesaving Society designates the third week of July as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) to focus community and media attention on the drowning problem and drowning prevention.According to...
View ArticleBoat Inspections Stations: Keeping Invasive Mussels Out of BC’s Water
This past spring, the BC government announced a $2 million annual program to protect BC waters from invasive species of mussels. From April through October, eight inspection stations are operating...
View ArticleABYC Releases Annually Updated Standards 2016-17
Each year the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Crafts are updated by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) to reflect changes in industry best practices and advancements in...
View ArticleBoating BC Announces Glenn Spartz Scholarship Recipients
Boating BC Association has recently announced their inaugural recipients of the Glenn Spartz Scholarship.Joseph Cervantes - New Westminster, BCDerek Fairclough – Mission, BCDarryl Stanley – Surrey,...
View ArticleCongratulations to Grand Yachts - New Representative of Beneteau Sailboats in...
Congratulations to Grand Yachts Inc. on recently being appointed as the new representative of Beneteau Sailboats in Western Canada by Beneteau America.read more
View ArticleGrand Yachts Inc. Introduces theNew Seawind 1160 LITE
In 2004, Seawind Catamarans launched the 38ft Seawind 1160… a ground breaking and innovative design that gained worldwide acclaim for its clever layout and use of space, ergonomic design and efficient...
View ArticleBoating Safety on the West Coast
Stolen Boats Canada has issued a reminder to know the rules of the water and the safe operating procedures before heading out to enjoy this year’s boating season on the West Coast. You can review these...
View ArticleOne of the World’s Most Prestigious Regattas Returns to Victoria
It is estimated that 60 to 80 entrants and their families will be visiting Victoria, BC in June 2018, to participate in the Melges 24 World Championship Regatta. It will be held at the Victoria...
View ArticleFueling Procedures
Stolen Boats Canada has released a list of safe fueling procedures. Please find them below. read more
View ArticleWild Fires Safety Reminder
It is important to be familiar with the rules of the water (and the sky) while efforts are being made to fight the devastating fires in BC and Alberta. Keep your distance and avoid jeopardizing any...
View Article2017 Cargo Theft Trends in Canada
Many regions in Canada have experienced a surge in cargo theft for 2017. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, there were calculated losses of $181 million in stolen cargo and equipment between...
View ArticleNew Spill Response Requirements for BC
On October 13th, 2017, the BC Ministry of Environment launched “world leading” new spill preparedness, response and recovery requirements to address public concerns regarding the impact of spills of...
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