We have full-time positions available in multiple departments here at Van Isle Marina, including: Yacht Broker, Yacht Detailer, Yacht Park Crew and Facilities Crew.

Our office is open 7 days a week, from 8:00am-4:30pm, feel free to drop off your resume during this time or give us a call at (250)656-1138.

Applications may also be sent to jobs@vanislemarina.com

Aurora is actively for sale as her owners anticipate the arrival of their new–fourth–Nordhavn.

She has the very attractive qualities of easy maneuverability and interior living accommodations so that she can be handled by an owner operator or provide for a crew. Her specifications include diesel heat and other features for higher latitudes as well as the tropics, and an Atlas power system for worldwide cruising. The outboard profile shows both brute and majestic traits.

Twin 600hp Detroit Series 60 diesel engines provide plenty of power. The shafts are supported by twin skegs, and the propellers are in aperture formed by the skegs and skeg mounted rudders, which result in quick and positive steering response. She also has a bulbous bow. With all of the measures that Nordhavn incorporates into the construction, Aurora is a delight to run.

The interior is warmly appointed, but remains flexible to suit the desires of future owners. There are comfortable sleeping accommodations for six, plus a double bed in the captain’s cabin on the pilothouse deck, and crew accommodations for up to four aft on the lower deck.

The nav/com electronics complement is outstanding and includes KVH V7 satcom and Currents night vision system.

The exterior has been beautifully maintained, and she has been kept inside a boathouse since delivery. The main decks, pilothouse decks, and flybridge deck are all teak planked. The foredeck is all fiberglass with a molded-in gray non-skid pattern.

Available for purchase at $ 6,750,000 US.

Please contact Associates Greg Andrew, CPYB (cell: 250 812-1489, email: gandrew@vanislemarina.com) or Allan Mactier, CPYB (cell: 250 213-8547, email: amactier@vanislemarina.com) to arrange for your personal tour of this spectacular yacht.

Maple Bay Marina will be hosting the 18th Annual Wooden Boat Festival from May 17th-19th, 2013. Enjoy the fun and casual atmosphere at this rendezvous for wooden boat owners and admirers.

Participants will enjoy special moorage rates, Friday Happy Hour, a Sunday Awards Social and “Donuts on the Dock”.

For more information please click here.

This Saturday, May 11 is the last Spring Market before weekly markets begin as of June 1st!  Savour delicious baked goods courtesy of Flour Power, fresh produce from Corner Farms, and a wonderful selection of locally grown and crafted items from a variety of vendors. The utmost care and quality is guaranteed and producers are all members of our community. Come enjoy the live music and lovely atmosphere!

The North Saanich Farm Market is located at Saint John’s United Church, 10990 West Saanich Road, just across from Deep Cove Elementary.

Market hours: 9:30am-12:30pm.

You can find more info at their website by clicking here.

Van Isle Marina’s Office is now open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm for the summer season!

The Fuel Dock is still operating on its Winter hours: 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Summer hours will take effect on May 17: 8:00 am-8:00 pm, 7 days a week.

The Salt Spring Island Saturday Market is not to be missed! This internationally acclaimed arts and crafts market is held every Saturday from March 30 until October 26, from about 8:30 AM-4 PM. You can find it oceanside at Centennial Park in the heart of Ganges.

Everything is guaranteed to be locally crafted with care, as vendors must “make it, bake it, or grow it” themselves. You can find a range of goods from over 140 artisans and food producers. Enjoy the live music and wonderful atmosphere rain or shine!

We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who came and visited us at the Victoria Harbour Boat Show this year. An extra special thanks to those who made it out in spite of the less than desirable weather! We really enjoyed the opportunity to see all your smiling faces and look forward to seeing you around the marina in the future. To anyone who didn’t get a chance to make it down to check out our boats please feel free to give us a call at 250-656-1138 to schedule a viewing.

Our resident restaurant, the always delicious Sea Glass Waterfront Grill will now be open for dinner 7 nights a week! Please click here to view their website for hours, menus, and contact information.

Van Isle Marina has a new boathouse for sale.  This boathouse has some excellent features:

• Newer quality construction,
• Upgraded curtain,
• Tall entry height that will accommodate command bridge and 10’6″ beam.

Please contact Associates GREG ANDREW (cell: 250-812-1489) or ALLAN MACTIER (cell: 250-213-8547) for personalized professional service.

To complement our existing Brownell haul-out trailer and to serve you more efficiently, a new SEA-LIFT trailer will arrive in late May 2013. This new trailer will support all makes and models of boats up to 70 feet. Please click here to view our current Yacht Park rates and contact the marina office at 250-656-1138 or info@vanislemarina.com should you wish to book a haul-out.