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Welcome To
Vancouver International Boat Show 2026
Voyage Makers is proud to be an organizer and sponsor of the VIBS seminar series, showcasing expertise, innovation, and community across the Pacific Northwest boating world.
📍 Visit us at Booth 1500 (in front of the Seminar Area)
Win a Summer Sail for Two
EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY
Sign up for the Voyage Makers newsletter during the Vancouver International Boat Show for your chance to win a private summer sail for two!
Details:
- Entry period: January 14–18, 2026
- Winner announced: January 19 at 5:00 pm (Instagram @voyagemakersco)
- Prize: Lunch for two at The Arbutus Room followed by an afternoon sail for two
- Departure: Marina at Brentwood Bay Resort
- Value: $1,500 per couple
- Redemption dates: July 14–16, 2026
- Non-transferable
Free Guides for BC Cruisers
FREE DOWNLOADS
Explore our most popular Voyage Makers guides, created to support confident cruising, trip planning, and life on the water in British Columbia.
Port to Palate — Coastal Culinary Guide
A curated guide to provisioning stops, markets, and favourite places to dine along the BC coast.
Live Events at VIBS
WOMEN ON THE WATER (WOW) – BC
WOMEN ON THE WATER (WOW) – BC
WOMEN ON THE WATER (WOW) – BC
Now in its second year, WOW-BC brings together women from all boating backgrounds for conversation, learning, and connection.
What to expect:
- Wednesday: WOW-BC Welcome & Open Q&A
- Saturday: WOW-BC Special Event
- Saturday WOW-BC Giveaway from our treasured donors
📍 Marina at Brentwood Bay Resort (selected events)
VOYAGE MAKERS SEMINARS
WOMEN ON THE WATER (WOW) – BC
WOMEN ON THE WATER (WOW) – BC
Voyage Makers is proud to present a select series of expert-led seminars at the Vancouver International Boat Show, designed to support confident, capable cruising on the BC coast. Led by the Voyage Makers team and trusted collaborators, these sessions focus on real-world skills, safety, and coastal knowledge for boaters at every stage. Speakers include Marla Hedman, Tracy Sarich, and Peter Salusbury.
Voyage Makers–Led Sessions Include:
- Exploring the Shore: Culture & Coast Etiquette for BC Cruisers
- Safety at Sea: A Practical Primer for Coastal Boaters
- Docking & Line Handling for Couples, Short-Handed Crews & New Boaters (Power & Sail)
These seminars reflect Voyage Makers’ core pillars: education, preparedness, and confident coastal cruising.
📍 VIBS Seminar Area
🗓 Wednesday–Friday (select sessions)