CAPTAIN'S LOG
Tales from Howe Sound by Captain Kevin
Captain Kevin
- Jul 11, 2019
- 2 min
Octopus Whisperers and Cuddly Pups
Well, magical is the only word to describe Friday night's first dusk dive and barbecue of the season. Two divers from Washington brought their boat up for the weekend and stayed on the dock just down from the Topline. They were in for 3 days of incredible diving. Friday night was overcast with the clouds hanging heavy, almost touching the surface of Howe Sound. The water was unbelievably calm and almost black which would indicate very good visibility. The divers plunged at ab
Captain Kevin
- Jul 11, 2019
- 1 min
Happy Canada Day!
This past weekend was full with Diving, Snorkeling and Kayaking. Saturday was with Captain Bob. He had divers on the Annapolis and Halkett Wall. All reported a fantastic day with lots of life and very good visibility. The afternoon was filled with snorkelers & kayakers. They were from all over the lower mainland and other countries. The seas were very calm and clear so the seal sightings were excellent both above, below and from those enjoying the kayaks. Sunday saw Kevin at
Captain Kevin
- Jul 11, 2019
- 2 min
Dry suit classes, GUE Fundamentals classes and just good ol' fashion FUN!
Saturday was slightly overcast, cool with a nice breeze - definitely a perfect summer day. The divers on board were from Alberta, USA, and local. Northern Howe Sound was calling to us - so off we went to the Dragons Den. This dive site is always exciting with it's vertical walls, loads of life and of course the large cavernous overhangs that are the Dragons Den. The divers reported excellent visibility - very clear below 20'. The second site had been planned for Crash Creek
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