Ever wondered what diving with a Drysuit is like?
Find out more here as we give you a breakdown on Drysuit basics!
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In my opinion the wolf eel is one of the most wonderful creatures in our waters. They are so ugly that they are cute, and resemble the grumpy old men from The Muppets. There are many misconceptions about them, making a lot of divers fear them for no reason. I hope this article will educate you a bit more about these creatures and help you enjoy them a bit more.
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I have seen it countless times; a diver with a new mask so fogged up you can’t even see his eyes! All brand new masks need to be treated before use, so that you can properly enjoy seeing the underwater world. Here we break down the simple steps required to treat your mask for that fog-free underwater experience!
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Getting caught in poor visibility can happen to any diver at anytime. Getting trapped in a silt-cloud causes a zero visibility ‘silt-out’ which creates challenges for divers and forces them rely upon other techniques to move around safely and try to get to better vis. Here we look at some techniques to help you should you ever find yourself in a silt-out.
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How to reduce the risk of gear failure and missed dives
We all go through this in our dive career. You have to sit out a dive because of gear failure. The reality is that most of this is preventable with proper maintenance and planning. The first part in the process is to understand what maintenance your gear requires. The second part is thorough preparation before going on a dive and thirdly to have a well stocked Save A Dive Kit for unforeseen circumstances.
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One of the most exciting things about diving in BC waters is finding octopus. I think that they are on everybody’s wish list of underwater critters to spot during a dive. The question is how to find them. With a body that allows them to squeeze into any crack in a wall, they could be anywhere. I have found them in car tires, bottles, once even in a discarded fin foot pocket.
In some places in BC “around the Port Hardy region” you can find them just in the open. It is still hard to spot them as they are masters of camouflage. You just look for boulders that are not boulders. They move in a rhythmic pattern as they move water through their blow holes to breath.
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What causes bad visibility?
In the waters around the BC coast there are a couple of factors that can cause bad Vis for divers. The most common ones are weather/large tidal exchange, silt miners and the dreaded summer phytoplankton bloom.
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One of the questions I often get asked is why I dive with steel tanks and what are the benefits. So why would you buy steel?
The pro’s for steel tanks
Steel tanks have a couple of benefits. Their buoyancy characteristics are one of the greatest benefits. Some of you might not know why they tell you to do a buoyancy check with an empty tank.
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Lightweight with a comfortable, dry seal, the Apeks VX1 mask is the ScubaLab Testers Choice 2020 for single-lens masks. Watch the review video here!
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We are pleased to announce that we are now able to resume our courses and diving activities, with some important COVID-19 related changes. The health, safety, and wellbeing of our staff, customers, family, and friends remains our top priority going forward. You can learn more about the specific Safety Guidelines and Policies we have put in place here.
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Rowand’s Reef condemns the brutal killing of George Floyd by police officers in the United States, and stands in solidarity with Black communities in the USA, Canada, and around the world.
At Rowand’s Reef we will not observe silently. We stand in solidarity. We will educate to unite as one against these systemic injustices, and work towards creating a more peaceful world. #BlackLivesMatter #EducationForChange
As the Coronavirus situation develops, we are pleased to announce that we are able to reopen our store to regular hours to be able to serve our customers in the best way possible. In reopening the store, we have implemented a full COVID-19 Safety Guidance and Policy approach to ensure the continued safety of our staff and customers. Read more here.
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We have all had those dives where you get in the water, ready to explore the incredible BC aquatic life, and all you see is murky green and dark shadows moving in the distance. It is an unfortunate reality that sometimes, the visibility just sucks! Here we look at some of the factors that can cause poor visibility when diving!
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This is part 1 of everything you could ever need to know to create stunning underwater images with your GoPro camera. If you own a GoPro and have been struggling to figure it out or you just need a few tips and tricks to take better videos, then this article for you!
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Find out about an amazing local swim coach we enjoy working with. Swim Smart with Coach Stewart!
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Our popular Swimming Wetsuits from Aqua Sphere have been given an upgrade for 2020! Check out the newly redesigned models here!
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Check out the newest addition to Aqua Lung’s lineup of fins, the Aqua Lung Storm Fins!
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One of the most important skills to remember for any diver: always do a buddy check!
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