SunCruiser
‘Roots & Blues Returns to Salmon Arm
As the sun dips behind Mt. Ida, casting vibrant hues of purple and orange across Shuswap Lake, music fans from across the region flock toward the main stage. Excitement fills the air. It’s been two years since the last Salmon Arm ROOTS & BLUES... Read more
Jun 24, 2022
Get underway faster with Auto Guidance+ in the Navionics Boating app
Garmin® International, Inc. has announced that Auto Guidance+ technology2 is now available in the Navionics® Boating smart-device app3. The Auto Guidance+ feature combines the best of Garmin and Navionics automatic routing technologies... Read more
Jun 20, 2022
Explore Three Lakes in Three Days
Planning for long weekends or even an extended vacation in the Okanagan takes some organizing to enjoy everything the region has to offer. What’s special about the Tri-Lakes area is the three main communities of Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon - and... Read more
Jun 19, 2022
Keep Our Waterways Free of Harmful Debris
Every month, our team at the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance patrols Washington State waterways, searching for signs of pollution. While the waterfronts may change, what remains consistent from Orcas Island to Olympia is the presence of marine debris... Read more
Jun 8, 2022
Discover More in the Shuswap
After a few years of adhering to COVID-19 restrictions and living ‘within a bubble,’ many enthusiasts are once again getting out on the water and the Shuswap awaits this summer. It’s still advisable to be cautious and safe, but planning some much-... Read more
May 30, 2022
Stay Alert and Understand Basic Navigation
On any busy waterway - the BC Coast included - understanding the ‘rules of the road’ is essential to ensure safe navigation while sharing a cruising route with other boats. Part of these ‘rules’ includes the proper navigation of the stand-on... Read more
May 28, 2022
Paradise Awaits…in the Tri-Lakes
Whether you visit Okanagan Lake and the surrounding area every summer or it’s your first time, it’s easy to be charmed by the sparkling blue waters and commanding landscape. Read more
May 25, 2022
Sand to Sanctuary along the Sunshine Coast
One of the best ways to experience the Sunshine Coast is to follow the sand. By this, we mean visiting the number of beaches scattered along its 180 km (112 mi) north-south bound shoreline of mainland BC and a number of scattered islands. While... Read more
May 19, 2022
A Promising Season for Washington Sea Grant
From the Port of Friday Harbor to the bays and coves of Sucia Island, Puget Sound is one of the most popular destinations in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and a haven for Canadian boaters who cruise to this area every year... Read more
May 10, 2022
Eight Salt Spring Island Facilities Eco-Certified Through Clean Marine BC
Eight facilities of the Harbour Authority of Salt Spring Island have been certified through Georgia Strait Alliance’s Clean Marine BC program. Clean Marine BC helps boating facilities through business improvements that also benefit the marine... Read more
May 3, 2022
2022 Women Making Waves
The 2022 Women Making Waves nomination process is now open and Boating Industry is accepting nominations until May 18, 2022. The June/July issue of Boating Industry will feature the 2022 Women Making Waves and they will also be honored at the... Read more
May 1, 2022
The Comox Valley: A Culinary Retreat for Boaters
The best advice I can give when arriving in the picturesque Comox Valley Harbour is to stay awhile. Located approximately 90 minutes north of Nanaimo on the east coast of Vancouver Island, this beautiful region is home to a trifecta of towns, each... Read more
Apr 29, 2022
The Joys of Boating in Vancouver
The city of Vancouver has a great vibe that welcomes recreational boaters every summer. If you’ve never visited ‘Van,’ it might be hard to imagine what the appeal is of boating along the shores of Canada’s third-largest city. However,... Read more
Apr 27, 2022
A Season of Great Escapes
Boating is one of the most popular pastimes along the BC Coast and Pacific Northwest and before every season, we fill the pages of SunCruiser West Coast with insightful destinations, fresh trip ideas, as well as new services and attractions to... Read more
Apr 25, 2022
New Online Course: Weather for Boaters
Freshen up our your boating knowledge with the basic courses provided by the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. Read more
Mar 28, 2022