Monthly Archives: April 2011

Giant Pacific Octopus Week at the Deserters. Captain’s Log April 26-27, 2011 Port Hardy. Scuba Diving Beautiful British Columbia

We woke up this morning tucked safely away inside our own private lagoon in the Walker Group of islands just north of the Deserters. Last night we opted not to night dive but to enjoy the lagoon for some kayaking … Continue reading

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Captain’s Log April 23-25 The Wall never ceases to amaze

Underway from Port Hardy  for Browning Pass and we are heading straight into the setting Sun as we head up Goletas Channel, last night as we headed in we had guests taking some outstanding shot or the sunset heading in. … Continue reading

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My First Night Dive – Inseparable Mixture of Fascination, Frustration, Disorientation and Completely Enthralled

So I’m sitting in the wheelhouse of the Swell, overlooking Browning Pass on a beautiful, calm, sunny (still a little chilly!) day…it doesn’t get much better than this.  I’ve been in Mexico on the Nautilus Explorer all winter, and while … Continue reading

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Captains Log April 18-22 Octopus, wolf eels in clear emerald waters.

Wow, this week has flown by. The weather has been great with light winds most of the week, enjoyed lots of sun and some great diving. Browning wall this week has proven very special indeed, octopus out on the wall … Continue reading

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Wonderful to be back in the Port Hardy area…

“B” and Chris loving their return to their old haunts – Browning Pass, Staples, the Deserters.. It’s wonderful to be back in the Port Hardy area spending time at all our old haunts….Browning Pass, Staples Cut, The Deserters….not too mention … Continue reading

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Captain’s Log – A Friendly Octopus – April 17, 2011 – Browning Pass

With an evening departure last night from Port Hardy we were underway for Browning Pass at 1940 hours. Just as we cleared Hardie Bay we were escorted up Goletas Channel by about 8 – 12 Orcas that crossed in front … Continue reading

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Captain’s Log – Perfect Tide, Wolf Eels, and Kayaking – British Columbia – April 13-14, 2011

Today was a leisurely start as we waited for the morning slack on Browning Wall. Tide was perfect  for a slow drift down and back as the tide changed as planned mid dive. After the dive we are off for … Continue reading

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Guest Blog – The People, The Food, the Diving – British Columbia – April 9-15 – 2011

Hey, what a great trip. From what I am told it was the Swells’ second outing. Wow are they every organized already, I never noticed any new bumps or growing pains along the way. What makes a good dive trip: … Continue reading

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Chief Engineer report. The diving has been remarkable. April 16 2011.

Hey Everybody, It’s your friendly Engineer again. Still on the Nautilus Swell and Loving every minute of it. We are on our second trip of the season and the guests on board are great as usual. The weather has been … Continue reading

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Captain’s Log April 14, 2011 A few sea lions join us for their morning swim.

Up on the anchor and good bye to the Deserters for a few days as we head off for a dive in Browning Pass. After a short 1 hour run back to the Browning area we are off for a … Continue reading

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