July, 2011

Vancouver Island’s Van Isle Marina to Complete Major Expansion

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

 VANCOUVER ISLAND’S VAN ISLE MARINA TO COMPLETE MAJOR EXPANSION

 ‘Yacht Park’ sets new standard with State-of-the-Art Storage and Maintenance Facility
SIDNEY, BC.  World-class yachting facility, Van Isle Marina of Sidney BC continues to enhance its marina experience with the July opening of its ‘Yacht Park’, a storage and maintenance facility.

The Yacht Park spans approximately four acres including 200 feet of dedicated service dock and boasts a 45-ton self-propelled submersible haul-out trailer, one of the first of its kind on the west coast.  Full-service yacht maintenance and repair will be conducted with personal attention to detail in a superbly maintained facility surrounded by landscaped grounds. The expansion will provide an additional 95 annual and monthly storage spaces taking the overall marina capacity to 633 open and covered berths.  Trailer and mast storage is also available.

“We are excited that this long-awaited expansion has become a reality,” commented Mark Dickinson, Van Isle’s President and owner.  “The addition of the Yacht Park enhances our ability to be a ‘one-stop shopping centre’ for boaters’. The new facility has been constructed to the highest environmental standards and provides high security for yacht storage and maintenance.”

Van Isle Marina, a third-generation family business, is one of the largest full-service marina operations in British Columbia and is located in Tsehum Harbour, just minutes from BC Ferries’ Swartz Bay terminal, Washington State Ferries’ Sidney terminal, and Victoria International Airport. Other marina services include nightly, monthly and annual moorage; Canada Customs Port of Entry; Fuel Dock and Yacht Sales, along with a Marine Store; Business Centre; Showers; Laundromat; and water-front dining at Dockside Grill.

For more information contact Mark Dickinson, Van Isle Marina, 2320 Harbour Road, Sidney, BC, (250)656-1138 or mdickinson@vanislemarina.com.

Sidney Summer Street Market

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Only a few weeks left of the Sidney Summer Street Market.  Every Thursday until August 25th, Beacon Ave closes down from 5th street to the water from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Stroll down Beacon Ave and browse the myriad of vendors, local artisans, buskers and the wide variety of farm produce from local farmers while sampling the delicious baked goods.

Be serenaded by local musicians while perusing the artisan displays of crafts from pottery to welded sculptures and stained glass.  Food vendors are also on site for those wishing to have dinner while at the market.  Be careful of the mouthwatering mini donuts!

Enjoy the rest of the season’s Sidney Summer Street Market.  See you there!

Riviera Fishing Tournament 2011!

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Every year Riviera owner’s get together for a fishing tournament to share their passion for Riviera Yachts and boating.  This year’s Fishing Tournament takes place in Ucluelet BC from August 2nd to August 7th and is hosted by Van Isle Marina and Emerald Pacific Yachts.

They will be mooring at Small Craft Harbours Marina in Ucluelet and fishing off the West Coast of Vancouver Island.  There will be cash prizes for the largest salmon caught.

Good luck with your catch!

Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Are you a wine connoisseur?  If so, Taste is the festival for you.  Taste, Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine is this week from July 21st to 24th with a myriad of wine and food tastings throughout the four day event.

The Main Event is on Thursday July 21st from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at Crystal Gardens in downtown Victoria.  It is an evening filled with tasting of more than 100 local British Columbia wines and a delicious array of local and seasonal cuisine.

For more information, please visit Taste Victoria.

Victoria Symphony Splash

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

One of the most exciting and unique summer events in Victoria is the Victoria Symphony Splash held annually on the BC Day long weekend.  The Victoria Symphony hosts the event and is one of their main fundraisers.

This year’s Symphony Splash is on July 31st, 2011 and is located in the Inner Harbour which is turned into an outdoor stage with a barge for the musicians to perform on.  The day and evening festivities end with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, complete with bells, cannons, and fireworks!

The Symphony Splash begins with the Family Zone between 1-4pm and the musical entertainment follows.

Symphony Splash is free, however there is a suggested donation of $5 and you receive a Splash Button to indicate your support of the event.

This is a spectacular concert that attracts up to 40,000 Victoria residents and visitors annually.

Fireworks at the Butchart Gardens

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

The Butchart Gardens firework display is in full swing.  Every Saturday from now until September 3rd, visit Butchart Gardens to view their spectacular firework display.  If you have never gone before, it is an experience to remember.  The fireworks are choreographed to a musical theme and last for about a half hour.

Bring a lawn chair, blanket or simply lie in the grass and enjoy the show.

View the YouTube postings to see some of the previous year’s firework displays.

BC Hydro Servicing: Power Outage Friday July 8th

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

BC Hydro will be working on the electrical supply lines on Friday July 8th, 2011. This will cause a power outage to the entire marina from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Friday. Our sincere apologies for any disruption this may cause you.

Boating Lifestyle Submit a Photo Draw

Monday, July 4th, 2011

august-soulmate-by-jeff-wonnenberg.jpgVan Isle Marina’s Submit a Photo Draw starts June 1st, 2011 and runs through the Labour Day Long weekend, ending on September 5th, 2011.  The winner of the draw will receive a $100 gift certificate to the Fuel Dock.  The winner will be announced on September 6th, 2011.

Submit photos HERE based on the theme ‘Boating Lifestyle’ and they will be posted to our Boating Lifestyle Photo Gallery page.  Only one draw entry per person, but you are welcome to submit as many photos as you like.  Please submit photos for the draw through our submission form on our Boating Lifestyle Photo Gallery page.

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