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How to reduce the risk of gear failure and missed dives

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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How to find an Octopus!

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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New Gear: Aqualung Zuma Travel BCD

If you are a diver that does a lot of traveling to warmer destinations, you will run into the new airline luggage fees and weight/size restrictions. Regular BCD’s have a weight of somewhere between 3kg/6lbs and 6kg/12lbs, and their size makes it awkward to fit in a suitcase and might push you to have to bring a second suitcase.  

The Zuma is a full featured back inflate bcd, that even boasts weight integration, shoulder and back padding and only weighs 2.2kg/4.75 lbs. It can be packed flat or rolled to save room in your suitcase to even fit in your carry on luggage.

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New Product: Aqualung I450T Dive Computer

The Aqualung i450T is a features powerhouse that suits a world of diverse diving adventures. Intuitive and sporty, it’s the perfect wrist computer to take you to new places.

Designed for the active diver and the travel diver, the i450T has flexibility and intuition packed into an attractive design. Its features were crafted to be intuitive and easily navigated for an optimal dive experience. The optional hoseless gas integration de-clutters your dive for a more streamlined feel. Even small but thoughtful details were considered-- once you pair your transmitter, you’ll never need to pair it again. For all its meaningful engineering, the i450T hasn’t forgotten aesthetics - its sporty eye-catching design is easy to wear through life’s everyday adventures.

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5 Tips To Ease You Into Open Water Swimming

Free Open Water Swimming Seminar for Beginners Presented by SeaHiker

When and Where: April 18 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Rowands Reef

Click here to register

At our seminars, you’ll come away with new understanding of how to swim more easily and avoid common pitfalls, and also hear some entertaining stories about swimming along the way.

Discover what you should be doing in the pool now to prepare for your next triathlon.  Watch video of the most essential skills, hear one of our coaches explain how to overcome the most common obstacles newer triathletes face.

We can help you understand what has been holding you back from better swimming, regardless of your experience, skill level or speed. We’ve helped well over a thousand swimmers feel more efficient and faster in the water, and we’re confident we can make a big improvement in your swimming with our insights and training tools.

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Head Sea Vu Dry Full Face Snorkeling Mask - Coming this May!

The Head Sea Vu Full Face Snorkeling Mask allows you to breathe naturally through your nose and mouth while snorkeling, avoiding any discomfort associated with snorkel mouthpieces and clearing water from the snorkel tube. The dry top of the integrated snorkel keeps water from entering the top, ensuring that the only distraction you'll have while snorkeling will be the amazing aquatic life below you!

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Dive Trip to Rendezvous Lodge

Dive Trip to Rendezvous Lodge

Join us for Three Days of Diving hosted by Peter and Kathy from Rendezvous lodge, located in Rainy Bay, Barkley Sound. Enjoy May-Long weekend with stress-free diving, delicious food and wonderful company.  You will find here one of the most pristine diving areas in British Columbia!

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