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Today, October 1st, 2015 is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Capilano, now one of British Columbia’s top dive sites. The 122 foot long cargo steamship struck a submerged object at approximately 9:25pm on the night of September 29th, 1915. Captain Nelson was not immediately informed of the strike, as it was so soft crew members believed the vessel just hit a log, a common occurrence in BC waters. It was only when he heard the ship's whistle echo off an island - in just 5 short seconds, that he realized something was seriously wrong, and the ship...

Pacific Pro Dive & Marine Adventures, are known for having a library of stunning boat accessible dives along the coast of Vancouver Island. What some may not be aware of, is that there is one particular fun site, on our doorstep, called Singing Sands. Located a few minutes south of the Powell River ferry terminal, at the end of Singing Sand Road, just a ten minute drive from the Pacific Pro Dive store. So there’s no excuses not to check this one out! Singing Sands is well known by local divers, and if it’s your first time at the site, we’d...

Chuuk Lagoon, part of the Caroline Islands group, is known for being where the ‘Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon’ lies. Liveaboard dive vacations to Chuuk, sometimes known as Truk Lagoon, can offer a host of sub aquatic secrets, from shipwrecks to actual human remains, all of which have been lying in these lagoons since the Second World War. During WW2, the Japanese Empire had their strongest base in the Pacific there. It comprised of seaplane bases, airstrips, sub repair shops, and radar centres, amongst others. There were over 44,000 men stationed there, and it was often referred to as ‘the...

The dive world isn't short of magazines, so what makes this one different? Well, Diver Medic and Aquatic Safety Magazine is a free digital publication dedicated completely to health & safety, and underwater rescue & recovery. Pacific Pro Dive & Marine Adventures adheres to strict standards when it comes to diver safety, not only that but we teach PADI, and DAN safety, rescue, and first aid courses. PPD's boss and owner is also a Paramedic, so increased diver safety is something we actively promote, and practice. To read the latest issue simply click the magazine below, or to check out previous issues, visit their website,...

The PADI blog has just published a nice little article entitled “5 reasons why we love cold water diving”. We thought it would be fun to add 5 of our favourite, and different reasons we like cold water diving… Colour. If you think sub aquatic colour is reserved for tropical diving, and barrier reefs, you’d be mistaken. Take a dive in the waters off Northern Vancouver Island and try keeping your reg in your mouth as your jaw drops. Imagine a cliff face, covered in greens and pinks, as emerald waters and sun rays dance in midday light. We can...