MeetUp Dives Vancouver

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Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned pro, we want to dive with you.

Workshops

We strive to always be 1% better every dive. Check out one of our practice workshops and fine tune your scuba skills.

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Shore Group Dives

Join us for a fun group dive. There are some fantastic dive sites to explore around Vancouver.

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Boat Charters in Howe Sound

Boat diving in Vancouver, British Columbia has a lot to offer. From wildlife to wrecks to fantastic scenery, Vancouver is a world class diving destination.

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Community

We all have different goals and favourite scuba diving activities. Shore dives, boat dives, continuing education, photography, conservation and citizen science. Check out some of what we love to do.

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Starvin Marvin

Marvin might be the worst diver in the world, but what he lacks in ability he makes up for in enthusiasm and by being 1% better every dive. Follow along as Marvin discovers local dives sites.

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The worst diver in the world
Porteau Cove is a Dedicated Marine Park for Scuba Divers of all Certification Levels

Experience Life Below the Surface

We have some of the best scuba diving in the world right here in Vancouver. Join us for a group dive.

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Robert Boshaw

Instructor

Boat Captain

Originally from Peterborough, Ontario, Robert Boshaw moved to Vancouver 20 years ago, and he instantly fell in love with the landscape on the West Coast. He began diving in February 2000 and has been going strong ever since.

Rob’s Bio

Jon Bradley

Instructor
Commercial Diver

Jon Bradley hails from the Sunshine Coast. He is a commercial diver and instructor, and he has been diving for over 10 years. He is recently back from Utila, Honduras, where he studied sidemount and Tek diving.

Jon’s Bio

Adam Glover

AOW Diver

Ice Diver

Adam Glover started diving when he was 12 years old in Ontario. Adam is also an avid gravity mountain biker and tech enthusiast.

Adam’s Bio

Grace Yeh

Divemaster
Swim Coach

Grace Yeh discovered scuba and freediving to be an exciting extension of her accomplishments through swimming. She loves coaching, and she has helped many people learn to swim with confidence.

Grace’s Bio

Devon Heyland

Divemaster

Sidemount Diver
Cavern Diver

Devon Heyland (along with his faithful, fuzzy pal, Scuba Kai) works as a long haul truck driver, and he always has his gear with him. They have been spotted parked at dive sites in Vancouver BC, Nanaimo BC, Twin Lakes AB, Seal Beach CA, The Blue Grotto FL and on the Florida Keys. If there’s diving to be done, Devon is down to do it!

Devon’s Bio

Victor Malhame

Instructor
Boat Captain

Victor Malhame has been diving for over 10 years all over the world. In addition to being our resident Boat Captain, he is also an Emergency First Response Instructor, PADI Diving instructor, Technical Diver, Freediver, Bassist, and proud father to two future divers.

Victor’s Bio

Dana Janke

Divemaster
Boat Captain

Ecologist

In addition to being an accomplished diver, Dana Janke is also our resident ecologist. When she is not leading group dives, you can find Dana working on kelp reforestation projects around Vancouver and BC’s coast. Ask her about her pup, Guinness.

Dana’s Bio

Mitchell Hewitt

Marine Biologist
Scientific Diver

Mitchell Hewitt currently works as a Marine Biologist / Commercial / Scientific Diver in the private sector. Most of his work consists of habitat offsetting and monitoring. He is currently working on a new book highlighting the creatures found in Howe Sound.

Mitchell’s Bio

Marc Palay

Instructor
Boat Captain

Sea Monster

All the way from France, Captain Marc Palay has been diving since the mid 1960’s. He’s been a central figure in the Vancouver diving community, for many, many years, and he very knowledgable about diving in Howe Sound.

Marc’s Bio

Explore Scuba in British Columbia

We travel to BC dive destinations like Port Hardy, the Sunshine Coast, Barclay Sound, Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.

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News

  • Hydrostatic Testing Explained

    Hydrostatic Testing Explained

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    Robert Boshaw

    We must do a hydrostatic test on a scuba tank every five years, and this is how it’s done. We should all know how to read the markings on our tanks. If your scuba cylinders are due for a visual inspection, be sure to drop them off at your local…

  • Scuba Cylinder Markings Explained

    Scuba Cylinder Markings Explained

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    Robert Boshaw

    Have you ever wondered how to read all those markings on your scuba cylinder? Here are three popular examples for tanks used in Vancouver, plus a video on how aluminum cylinders are manufactured. Remember to get your scuba tanks visually inspected each year and to have them hydrostatically tested every…

  • Scuba Cylinder Valves Types Explained

    Scuba Cylinder Valves Types Explained

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    Robert Boshaw

    Have you ever wondered about the different valves you see on scuba tanks? This video from Scuba Diver Magazine breaks the information down into bite-sized chunks that are easy to understand. For further reading about scuba tank valves and how they work, check out this article published on Scuba.com. Building…