the history of yachtinGbc

With over 30 years running marinas and chandleries, founder, Steve Jackman spent hours daily with boaters working through cruising itineraries and weather windows as they navigate the Inside Passage. 

To facilitate those meetings, an extensive series of bookmarks were needed to work through all the necessary details; and in those moments YachtingBC.com was born. Officially launched in 2015, the website has been a quick and easy way for boaters to access information like up to date marine weather reports, tidal activity, and fishing regulations to local business information throughout the coastal communities of British Columbia. 

Why advertise with yachtingBC?

Stretching from Seattle all the way to Alaska along the 800 nautical miles of the Inside Passage, the British Columbia coastline offers some of the most spectacular cruising grounds is the world. With only 68nm being open water in Queen Charlotte Sound, in addition to providing a picturesque backdrop, our waters also are some of the most protected in the world offering many diverse archipelagos from the Southern Gulf Islands to the Great Bear Rainforest.

Attending boat shows for over 25 years as a broker, marina manager, association board member, and as a YachtingBC representative, founder Steve Jackman understands and appreciates the immense economic impact the boating community has on the province of British Columbia, and the potential of what’s possible.

Through our network, collaborations with media outlets and international associations and through our newsletters, YachtingBC was designed to be an inexpensive way to access the boating community.

What differentiates YachtingBC from other similar portals is not only the ease of access to the necessary information boaters need to safely navigate our waters, but also the extensive boat show schedule we attend as we proudly promote our province to the world.

Giving back to our province

WE GIVE 15% BACK. British Columbia has some of the best cruising grounds in the world, but similar to many cruising destinations, help is needed protecting our marine ecosystems and wildlife. In addition to conservation, there has been a need for a long time get more youth involved in the marine, and specifically the marine trades industry. With each advertising purchase you are able to direct YBC what conservation or humanitarian initiative you would like to support. 

PREMIUM LISTING LAYOUT - (Limit 2 per page)

Located on the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island, this marina was designed with convenience and hospitality in mind. Catering to yachts up to 285', the marina features a unique in-berth fueling system, its own chandlery, laundromat, and social patio that includes a unique custom 10' stainless steel BBQ. 

WHAT YOU GET

Website

Quad Box that includes

1. Call to Action
2. Embedded Video
3. Additional Editorial Content
4. Up to 5 Image slideshow
5. Inclusion in YBC Custom Map

Social Media

Instagram / Facebook (3 post per month, unlimited story shares)

YouTube – 1 featured video per month
YouTube Shorts – 2 featured per month
Linkedin – 1 featured post per month
Inclusion to monthly YBC Newsletter
Inclusion in YBC quarterly online magazine

Our Network

The Essential Yacht Collective
Boat Essentials
Crew Essentials
Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine
Great Lakes Scuttlebutt
Yachting International Radio
YachtAid Global
the Adrift Film Festival

How it works

1. Choose your location

Industry or Community (ie, Restaurant in Vancouver, Restaurant or Vancouver) Up to 50% discount for both pages.

2. Building your profile

Upon purchase a YBC representative will be in touch to collect the digital assets required to build your online profile and schedule your scoial media posts for the first month. 

Monthly

$150

6 Months

$600

Annually

$900

SILVER LISTING LAYOUT - (limited to 2 per page)

Victoria International Marina

The Victoria International Marina offers world-class, custom-built moorage for yachts from 65′ to 220′. Located in the heart of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, our full-service 28-slip marina sets the standard in upscale security and safety, amenities, concierge services and crew facilities.

WHAT YOU GET

Website

Double Box that includes

1. Call to Action
2. Additional Editorial Content
3. Single Image
4. Inclusion in YBC Custom Map

Social Media

Instagram / Facebook (1 post per month, unlimited story shares)

YouTube Shorts – 1 featured per month
Linkedin – 1 featured post per month
Inclusion in YBC quarterly online magazine

Our Network

The Essential Yacht Collective
Boat Essentials
Crew Essentials
Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine
Great Lakes Scuttlebutt
Yachting International Radio
YachtAid Global
the Adrift Film Festival

How it works

1. Choose your location

Industry or Community (ie, Restaurant in Vancouver, Restaurant or Vancouver) Up to 40% discount for both pages.

2. Building your profile

Upon purchase a YBC representative will be in touch to collect the digital assets required to build your online profile and schedule your scoial media posts for the first month. 

Monthly

$100

6 Months

$400

Annually

$650

SINGLE CALL TO ACTION - (limited to 4 a page)

2024 Coastal Craft 45EF

This luxury aluminum yacht is the ultimate luxury sportfishing boat under 50′
Chafe-Pro® chafing gear not only protects the lines but also a company’s investment in those lines.

Yacht Charters

Don't own a yacht? Charter a yacht for you and your family to discover the beautiful waters of British Columbia.

Oceans Initiative

15% of all advertising goes towards your choice of local humanitarian causes

WHAT YOU GET

Website

1. Call to Action
2. Inclusion in YBC Custom Map

Social Media

Instagram / Facebook (1 post per month, 5 story shares)

YouTube Shorts – 1 featured per month
Linkedin – 1 featured post per month
Inclusion in YBC quarterly online magazine

Our Network

The Essential Yacht Collective
Boat Essentials
Crew Essentials
Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine
Great Lakes Scuttlebutt
Yachting International Radio
YachtAid Global
the Adrift Film Festival

How it works

1. Choose your location

Industry or Community (ie, Restaurant in Vancouver, Restaurant or Vancouver) Up to 40% discount for both pages.

2. Building your profile

Upon purchase a YBC representative will be in touch to collect the digital assets required to build your online profile and schedule your scoial media posts for the first month. 

Monthly

$85

6 Months

$250

Annually

$400

YACHTINGBC CUSTOM MAPS

Maps exist on every community and industry category page

WHAT YOU GET

Website

1. Inclusion in YBC Custom Map

Social Media

Instagram / Facebook (5 story shares)



Our Network

The Essential Yacht Collective
Boat Essentials
Crew Essentials
Latitudes and Attitudes Magazine
Great Lakes Scuttlebutt
Yachting International Radio
YachtAid Global
the Adrift Film Festival

How it works

1. Choose your location

Industry or Community (ie, Restaurant in Vancouver, Restaurant or Vancouver) Up to 40% discount for both pages.

2. Building your profile

Upon purchase a YBC representative will be in touch to collect the digital assets required to build your online profile and schedule your scoial media posts for the first month. 

Monthly

$50

6 Months

$200

Annually

$250

FEATURED PAGES

HOMEPAGE

PREMIUM

CALL TO ACTION

FEATURED PAGE