June, 2023.
Renowned for having the highest concentration of shipwrecks per mile worldwide, Bermuda has earned a prestigious spot on National Geographic’s list as a must-visit diving destination. It boasts an abundance of 300 relatively shallow wreck sites, vibrant fringing reefs, a unique system of historical forts, and limitless topside activities. Discover why Bermuda deserves a spot on your short-list.
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(October 25, 2014)
It’s late October and diving is rapidly winding down here in Ontario. Still need a fix? Visit Ripley’s Aquarium – it’s the next best thing to being there. Better yet, get wet with the Stingrays. Here’s how a Behind the Scenes Tour & Stingray Experience goes.
Aug 2-3, 2014
Lake George is a prime resort area located in upstate New York, in the Adirondack Mountains. Looking at it today- with all of its tourists, boaters and select resorts-its difficult to imagine it as the focal point of a desperate struggle between France and Britain for Empire, during a time period called the French & Indian War (1755-1763). This was the time and place that inspired James Coopers’ famous novel “The Last of the Mohicans”. Hidden beneath its waves from casual view is a time capsule from that very time period- “North America’s oldest intact warship”. (more…)
I’ve never dove Lake Erie from the American side, so I jumped at a chance to join a friend sharing an Osprey Charter from Barcelona Harbour, New York. Having a few hours to spend before boarding, we explored the nearby town of Westfield only a few minutes away. There we discovered an interesting museum, and a touching piece of American History that took place there- how Lincoln acquired his trademark beard. At the corner of Main st. and Portage st. in Westfield you will see a pair of statues commemorating this moving piece of Lincoln lore. (more…)
July, 2014
Truk’s (Chuuk’s) historical treasures aren’t just hidden beneath the waves. They’re everywhere. And a WWII buff’s dream. The Blue Lagoon Dive shop/Resort is located on Weno (formerly Moen), the main island of Chuuk, and occupies the prior site of an Imperial Japanese fighter & Seaplane Base. On this beautiful property you will find old bunkers, machine guns, propellers and other artifacts.
The dive shop was founded and run by the late Kimiou Aisek, who witnessed the US Navy’s devastating attack on Truk (Operation Hailstone) in February 1944. His son Gradvin now operates the dive shop. Here are some pictures of the dive resort grounds:
I love history, especially when it connects with diving. And there is no greater convergence of the two than Truk Lagoon (called Chuuk today), formerly the largest Imperial Japanese Naval…