Amateur divers haul historic millstone out of the St. Lawrence River
120 years, lying in the bed of the St. Lawrence River, nobody knew it was there until just over a month ago when it was discovered by a group of local divers called the Scooter Squad!!!
A 2,000-pound slab of carved granite was hauled up on Saturday, August 18th, 2018 from the remains of the village`s gristmill located 65 feet below the surface on the St. Lawrence River.
Marc Pilon did an interview with CBC Radio One Ottawa. To listen to the full interview, please click the button below!
The Cornwall Standard Freeholder wrote an article in relation to the discovery. To find out more, please click on the link below!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STEVE GUINDON!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOSS MAN!!!
I can not think of any better way this man could spend his birthday. Celebrating your BIRTHDAY diving in style and comfort with a new Bare Ultra Velocity Wetsuit and a new pair of Akona Seco Boots. People diving on the boat today can thank me later I got him fitted good and him not deciding to dive in his BIRTHDAY SUIT!!! YOUR WELCOME IN ADVANCE!!!
Saba, St. Kitts, St. Maarten Liveaboard with Explorer Ventures
O2 To Go has booked the Saba, St. Kitts, St Maarten Liveaboard with Explorer Ventures departing St. Maarten, April 13, 2019 aboard Caribbean Explorer II.
Scuba Diving in the Northern Caribbean
Saba, known for its submerged offshore pinnacles, is the 5 square mile top of a dormant volcano towering 3,000 feet above the surface and surrounded by volcanic sand. The abrupt topography above the sea is mirrored below, and the profusion of marine life attests to the early institution of the Saba Marine Park in 1987.
St. Kitts offers arguably the widest variety of sites including finger reefs, recent wrecks, and a variety of dropoffs that will capture your imagination.
The Northeastern Caribbean is an intriguing area offering a blend of Dutch, British, French and native cultures on some of the most scenic islands of the Caribbean.
The Northeastern Caribbean itinerary, combining diving and optional island access, has always been unique within the liveaboard diving industry. As a dedicated dive liveaboard, all diving is done directly off of the vessel, using the expansive dive deck covering the aft third of the main deck. Each diver has his or her own dive gear bin; a large camera table, as well as rinse tanks, wetsuit drying racks, charging stations are available for all to use.
Diving in the Northeastern Caribbean will surprise you - it's not mentioned often in the mainstream diving magazines, but the variety of the topography and types of sites that we visit weekly will amaze you!
O2 To Go has booked the Saba, St. Kitts, St Maarten Liveaboard with Explorer Ventures departing St. Maarten, April 13, 2019 aboard Caribbean Explorer II.
Check out Explorer Ventures at https://www.explorerventures.com/pdf/price.terms.pdf
Explorer Ventures is offering a Pre-DEMA Promotion - book by August 15/18. A group of 7 receives free nitrox and 2 free complimentary spots. The value of the 2 complimentary spots is shared by the group of 7, lowering the individual price from $2,095.00 US down to $1,496.43 US per person, based on a group of 7.
View Explorer Ventures price/terms sheet at https://www.explorerventures.com/pdf/price.terms.pdf (which also provides inclusion details)
O2 To Go requires a non-refundable deposit of $300.00 CDN. This can be paid by Cash, Interac or Cheque. If payment is by Credit Card, the credit card service fee will be passed on to the purchaser.
A further deposit of $600.00 CDN is due October 1, 2018.
Balance/final payment is due February 1, 2019.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- accommodations for 7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel Caribbean Explorer II
- up to 5 dives per day (2 morning, 2 afternoon, 1 night dive)
- use of tanks, weights and belts
- nitrox (approximately 32% oxygen) https://www.explorerventures.com/nitrox/
- all meals and snacks, 3 meals daily plus in-between dive snacks
- all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- airfare to St. Maarten
- return flight from St. Kitts
- hotel stays prior to departure or following the liveaboard
- airport transfers, approximate cost $20.00/30.00 US per person https://www.explorerventures.com/pdf/CEX2TripInfo.pdf
- trip cancellation and dive insurance (recommended)
- port, immigration & marine park fee, currently $115.00 US (https://www.explorerventures.com/current-onboard-charges/)
- fuel surcharge - $70.00 US (https://www.explorerventures.com/current-onboard-charges/)
- equipment rental
- certification or specialty courses
- optional land tours
- Friday, April 19, 2019 evening meal
- crew gratuity - FYI, industry standard for crew gratuities on dive trips (if, of course you are happy with the service which you have received) is between 10% and 15% of the package price per passenger
- departure tax from St. Kitts - $37.00 US CASH (http://www.discover-stkitts-nevis-beaches.com/st-kitts-nevis-travel-tips.html#entry%20exit) and https://www.explorerventures.com/pdf/CEX2TripInfo.pdf
Please contact Nancy Feng to reserve a spot or if you require more information.
Thank you.
Nancy Feng
Trip Co-ordinator, O2 To Go Dive Centre
613-546-7469
Open Water Divers Course
We would like to welcome our new students today who are taking their first step diving into our sport!
We look forward to teaching and serving all of you to ensure a safe and fun experience so that you may become strong educated divers and continue to dive for a lifetime to come!
August Civic Holiday Hours
As you navigate your long weekend, please remember the point of the journey is not to arrive! Have a great time, and make lots of memories.
Winners from Seaway Valley Divers Pig Roast Draw and 50/50
Congratulations to all of the winners from our Seaway Valley Divers 10th Annual Pig Roast.
Winner of the 50/50 Draw:
Robert Rolland ( $348.00 )
Winners of the Draw:
Andy Buist ( Bare Velocity Ultra 5mm Wetsuit )
Donated by Bare Scuba
Kibby Lutz ( Sherwood Brut Pro Regulator )
Donated by Sherwood Scuba
**Kibby decided to DONATE The Sherwood Brut Regulator back to the Club for a future event**
Karen Cooper ( ScubaTech TechLine Regulator )
Donated By O2ToGo Dive Centre
Nancy Feng ( $100.00 Gift Card For O2ToGo Dive Centre)
Donated by Shelley McNaughton and Mike Seguin
Thank you to all of our sponsors!!! With your generosity and with the help from all the people who purchased tickets, we were able to sell 107 tickets for the draw and $696.00 in 50/50 prize money.
$1418.00 was raised in total!!! THANK YOU!!!
100% OF PROCEEDS RAISED WENT DIRECTLY TO THE SEAWAY VALLEY DIVERS CLUB
Kraken Sports Flashlights
New stock of Kraken Sports Flashlights have arrived. For a limited time only, purchase any flashlight from Kraken Sports and receive a free drink holder.
*While supplies last*
Copy of SCUBA TANK PRE-ORDER SALE
Friday July 13th is the last day this sale is available. As of Monday, July 16th, new prices will come into affect due to the Tariffs taxes that have been imposed on Steel and Aluminum from the Trump Administration. If you were planning on purchasing a Scuba Tank, now is the time to do so as you will see a significant increase in prices effective Monday... Stop in or give us a call to pre purchase your tank to secure these prices.
EFFECTIVE STARTING TODAY, WEDNESDAY JUNE 27TH, 2018 AND ENDS FRIDAY JULY 13TH, 2018, PRE-ORDER AND PAY UP FRONT FOR YOUR SCUBA TANKS AND RECEIVE 10% OFF RETAIL PRICE TAG.
Seaway Valley Divers 10th Annual Pig Roast Draw
We are pre selling tickets for a chance to win 1 of these 4 great prizes! Tickets are only $10 each and 100% of proceeds raise is being donated to the club!!
PRIZES
1- BARE WOMEN'S EVOKE WETSUIT. 5MM OR 7MM. COLOUR AND SIZE TO BE DECIDED AFTER WINNER IS PICKED. (VALUE $585)
OR
BARE VELOCITY ULTRA FULL MENS WETSUIT. 5MM OR 7MM. COLOUR AND SIZE TO BE DECIDED AFTER WINNER IS PICKED. (VALUE $530)
2- $100 GIFT CARD FOR O2ToGo DIVE CENTRE.
3- SHERWOOD BRUT PRO 1ST STAGE AND 2ND STAGE. (VALUE $475)
4- TECHLINE REGULATOR 1ST STAGE AND 2ND STAGE. (VALUE $300)
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT O2ToGo DIVE CENTRE. TICKETS WILL ALSO BE SOLD AT THE PIG ROAST.