In my opinion the wolf eel is one of the most wonderful creatures in our waters. They are so ugly that they are cute, and resemble the grumpy old men from The Muppets. There are many misconceptions about them, making a lot of divers fear them for no reason. I hope this article will educate you a bit more about these creatures and help you enjoy them a bit more.
Read MoreGelatinous blobs gently floating and bobbing with the sway of the ocean. With no brain and a body made up of 95 per cent water - Jellyfish come in all different shapes and sizes. This is a small guide to identifying some of the common Jellyfish seen here in Vancouver, BC.
Read MoreEver wondered what diving with a Drysuit is like?
Find out more here as we give you a breakdown on Drysuit basics!
Read MoreI have seen it countless times; a diver with a new mask so fogged up you can’t even see his eyes! All brand new masks need to be treated before use, so that you can properly enjoy seeing the underwater world. Here we break down the simple steps required to treat your mask for that fog-free underwater experience!
Read MoreGetting caught in poor visibility can happen to any diver at anytime. Getting trapped in a silt-cloud causes a zero visibility ‘silt-out’ which creates challenges for divers and forces them rely upon other techniques to move around safely and try to get to better vis. Here we look at some techniques to help you should you ever find yourself in a silt-out.
Read MoreRowand’s Reef condemns the brutal killing of George Floyd by police officers in the United States, and stands in solidarity with Black communities in the USA, Canada, and around the world.
At Rowand’s Reef we will not observe silently. We stand in solidarity. We will educate to unite as one against these systemic injustices, and work towards creating a more peaceful world. #BlackLivesMatter #EducationForChange
We have all had those dives where you get in the water, ready to explore the incredible BC aquatic life, and all you see is murky green and dark shadows moving in the distance. It is an unfortunate reality that sometimes, the visibility just sucks! Here we look at some of the factors that can cause poor visibility when diving!
Read MoreFind out about an amazing local swim coach we enjoy working with. Swim Smart with Coach Stewart!
Read MoreCheck out the newest addition to Aqua Lung’s lineup of fins, the Aqua Lung Storm Fins!
Read MoreOne of the most important skills to remember for any diver: always do a buddy check!
Read MoreAt this time, many of us are cooped up in our homes trying to keep ourselves entertained by binge watching episodes of Blue Planet. Although we have extremely limited access to diving at this time, we should be doing everything we can to keep our minds and sense of adventure alive - that’s where PADI E-Learning comes in!
Read MoreWe have upgraded our Rental Drysuit Fleet! We have received some fantastic new Aqua Lung Fusion Sport Drysuits complete with AirCore interior lining. Whilst we love our old DryCore Fusion Suits, the new AirCore upgrade marks a great step up in comfort, ease on donning/doffing and breatheability on those warm days.
This does mean however, that we now have some great ex-rental suits available to buy at a fantastic price! If you want to get a tried and tested Fusion Drysuit at a low price, then don’t miss out on this opportunity as we only have limited numbers and sizes available!
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