Author: Robert Boshaw
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There’s a New Dive Boat in West Vancouver
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New Heights in Howe Sound: Meet “Sounder” Exploring the underwater wonders of Howe Sound just got a lot smoother. PNW Expeditions has officially launched its newest addition to the fleet: a custom-modified 30-foot vessel named Sounder. The launch follows four months of intensive retrofit work led by owner Victor Malhame,…
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Wednesday Night Dives at Whytecliff
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Last night’s Meetup Dive at Whytecliff was remarkable. The tide and weather conditions were perfect, some very cool animals were encountered, and no one received a parking ticket.
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Port Hardy Scuba Diving
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This trip to Port Hardy is amazing! Sean and Shellie at UB Diving have been fantastic hosts as usual, and the diving is absolutely stellar. I didnt bother with my camera yesterday because I wanted to focus on the dives instead, but I’ll get some footage for everyone over the…
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Hydrostatic Testing Explained
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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…
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Scuba Cylinder Markings Explained
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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…
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Scuba Cylinder Valves Types Explained
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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…