Since recently obtaining my SSI DiveCon cert and a new Northern Diver CNX drysuit, I'm looking to get wet this fall up in the BC area. Any recommendations on where to start diving from you Canadians?
TIA,
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 04:15 PM
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 04:48 PM
Well Cliff,
Since I'm not certified yet, but will be by the end of the fall (
), and Michelle might still be in *drysuit school* for her took-forever-to-build-drysuit (
), I would suggest David Evans as being the most knowledgeable source for diving in BC. Frank (fbp) is probably another excellent source of info. Good luck!
Since I'm not certified yet, but will be by the end of the fall (
), and Michelle might still be in *drysuit school* for her took-forever-to-build-drysuit (), I would suggest David Evans as being the most knowledgeable source for diving in BC. Frank (fbp) is probably another excellent source of info. Good luck!
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 05:02 PM
My favorite place is http://www.abyssal.com/
They are off Campbell River, on Quadra Island. Most awesome diving I've ever done, and Earl and Deb are top-notch hosts and excellent cooks.
I can also highly recommend http://www.porpoisebaycharters.com/ - Kal and Ann do a great job.
I'm sure others will chime in as well... Port Hardy is quite lovely.
I'd also recommend that you check out http://www.bcdiveguide.com/
Hope this helps... I absolutely LOVE diving in BC. It's sooooo beautiful, and on top of all that, the SD gals from there seem pretty awesome.
-d
They are off Campbell River, on Quadra Island. Most awesome diving I've ever done, and Earl and Deb are top-notch hosts and excellent cooks.
I can also highly recommend http://www.porpoisebaycharters.com/ - Kal and Ann do a great job.
I'm sure others will chime in as well... Port Hardy is quite lovely.
I'd also recommend that you check out http://www.bcdiveguide.com/
Hope this helps... I absolutely LOVE diving in BC. It's sooooo beautiful, and on top of all that, the SD gals from there seem pretty awesome.
-d
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 06:29 PM
Hey, I will be there soon enough - now it is the bum ear but this seems to be healing quite nicely! I hope to be in the water soon!Well Cliff,
Since I'm not certified yet, but will be by the end of the fall (
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 07:05 PM
Michelle,Hey, I will be there soon enough - now it is the bum ear but this seems to be healing quite nicely! I hope to be in the water soon!
Glad to read the ear is healing!
the SD gals from there seem pretty awesome.
"seem"?!
David,
Not having personally met Michelle, I think I can safely say nonetheless, for both of us . . . *are* pretty awesome!
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 07:07 PM
Well Caetllonn, we do live in the same city so, you know, we can probably rectify that not having met personally problem and confirm to David that we ARE awesome!!!
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 07:15 PM
Well, I have several colleagues in Vancouver who are world class freedivers whom I know I could contact and be up there in a heart beat.. ;-)
And if Sushi is in the mix, then it's all good!
And hurry up Annasea and get that cert so when I get up there, we all meet and go diving!!! There needs to be a PNW SD contingency ya know???
And right now - the Barefoot Red Zin is tasting mighty good at the moment..
And if Sushi is in the mix, then it's all good!
And hurry up Annasea and get that cert so when I get up there, we all meet and go diving!!! There needs to be a PNW SD contingency ya know???
And right now - the Barefoot Red Zin is tasting mighty good at the moment..
Edited by freedivers, 15 August 2005 - 07:16 PM.
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 07:23 PM
It's Vancouver so there is always sushi fit somewhere into the agenda...
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 07:26 PM
Sushi is the offical food of diving.. period!!!It's Vancouver so there is always sushi fit somewhere into the agenda...
Made Dragon Rolls last night.. Unagi is the dessert sushi in my book..
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 08:01 PM
Right you are, C. My bad.the SD gals from there seem pretty awesome.
"seem"?!
David,
Not having personally met Michelle, I think I can safely say nonetheless, for both of us . . . *are* pretty awesome!
What I meant to say was "I'm of the not-at-all-humble-opinion that the BC female representation from SD are the most exquisite, dazzling, breathtaking, thoughtful, intelligent examples of all that is sweet and wonderful in the female of the species".
You know I got much love for ya, C.
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 08:06 PM
Would it be presumptuous to say "Scuba Divas"?
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 08:29 PM
Well, in Michelle's case ... no, but in my still-not-certified case ... yes!Would it be presumptuous to say "Scuba Divas"?
(I plan on taking my OW course at the beginning of September at Ocean Quest in North Van (thx, David!), assuming all goes well with my ability to complete the prerequisites. I'll IM you, Cliff, once I've completed it.)
Michelle,
For you I shall attempt to emerge from my normally introverted state-of-being and meet in person one day soon. Maybe coffee during lunch hour?
David,
A simple, "Oops! Sorry! *Are* awesome!" would have sufficed!
Regardless ...
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 08:32 PM
How about Dive Diva's?Well, in Michelle's case ... no, but in my still-not-certified case ... yes!Would it be presumptuous to say "Scuba Divas"?
(I plan on taking my OW course at the beginning of September at Ocean Quest in North Van (thx, David!), assuming all goes well with my ability to complete the prerequisites. I'll IM you, Cliff, once I've completed it.)
Michelle,
For you I shall attempt to emerge from my normally introverted state-of-being and meet in person one day soon. Maybe coffee during lunch hour?
David,
A simple, "Oops! Sorry! *Are* awesome!" would have sufficed!
Regardless ...
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Posted 15 August 2005 - 09:15 PM
How about Dive Diva's?
How about it?!? If I'm understanding you correctly, Mr. Etzel, you are baaad! (I like it!
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Posted 16 August 2005 - 07:35 AM
Oh now she calls me Mr... :mauswhip:How about Dive Diva's?
If I'm understanding you correctly, Mr. Etzel, you are baaad! (I like it!
I feel old.. NOT!
And where would you get the notion I am baaaaad???
Edited by freedivers, 16 August 2005 - 07:44 AM.
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