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The Inside Passage is one of the best cruising grounds in the world.  The distance from Olympia, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska is about 600 miles as the crow flies.  On a yacht, meandering [...]

Many West Coast marinas accept advance reservations for transient moorage.  Reserving moorage in advance is always a good idea and highly recommended during the busy summer season.  A Telephone [...]

Good food onboard is a big part of the cruising experience.  Having that perfect meal surrounded by magnificent scenery is part of what makes our boating lifestyle with significant others, family [...]

Planning an itinerary for you and your crew generates enthusiasm for the trip and establishes team effort.  For many, trip planning is part of the fun, starting months before the actual trip.  [...]

Bareboat or crewed; sail or power charter vessels are welcome at Victoria International Marina.    Chartering is an excellent way to not only cruise the Northwest waters and the Inside Passage, [...]

Victoria International Marina is located in the perfect spot for a day spent biking. Whether taking advantage of the city’s new protected downtown bike lanes, or venturing onto the Galloping [...]

For cruisers who need to travel home during a cruise, need parts shipped to them, or want to have guest join them in remote areas, floatplane travel can be a good option. Floatplane flying [...]

Beyond the jam-packed downtown tourist district of Victoria lies a city, an island, and a province, waiting to be discovered. Aside from souvenir shops, the ever-popular BC Museum, and the [...]

The Pacific Northwest is a series of cruising areas separated by what we call “gates” – significant bodies of water that must be crossed.  Although gates define our experience [...]

Canada Day was our grand opening celebration of Victoria International Marina. The photo is the cutting of a discarded fishing net and plastics from the ocean. Cutting the fishing net is CEO [...]