The Real Origins of Boating’s Most Common Terms (Part 3)
Many expressions we commonly use today originate from early nautical activities. With a little research…
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“Under Thin Ice” by Jill Heinerth is Featured in Ocean Week Canada’s Schools as a Resource for Educators
Jill Heinerth’s documentary “Under Thin Ice” is featured as a resource for educators in the…
About Ice Roads in Canada’s North
The ice road network spans the Northwest Territories, resupplying communities and connecting them to civilization.…
The Maritime Museum of BC Launches the “Float the Boat” Fundraising Campaign
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Announcing The First ‘State of The Industry’ (SOTI) Study for The Dive Industry
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San Francisco’s 20th Annual International Ocean Film Festival Features 33 Films from 11 Countries
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The Halifax Explosion of 1945
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Thridrangaviti Lighthouse; Perched on a Ledge in Iceland’s Raging Surf
The Thridrangar Lighthouse is one of the most dramatic and unique lighthouses in the world,…
Earthstorm Documentary from Netflix – Watch The Trailer
Netflix has premiered its new documentary series Earthstorm, a series of stories that examine first hand…
“The Flying Sailor”, an animated short about the Halifax Explosion, snags Oscar Nomination
In this short film by Canadians (Calgary) Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby, two ships collide…
The Real Origins of Boating’s Most Common Terms: Part 2
Original Photo – Kira auf her Heide (Unsplash) (BoatBlurb) Many expressions we commonly use today…
The Real Origins of Boating’s Most Common Terms: Part 1
Original Photo – Kira auf her Heide (Unsplash) (BoatBlurb) Many expressions we commonly use today…
Last Boat on the Lake – Watch The Trailer
A documentary film about Canadian Great Lakes commercial fisheries. Last Boat on the Lake is…
Book: Deep Dark and Dangerous
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Before Fibreglass – Central Ontario and Peterborough Boats (Part 5)
Many of the boat builders we have explored so far in this series developed and…
Where Does ‘Mayday’ Come From?
Boaters on larger bodies of water are very familiar with VHF radios and all that…
Top 10 Books for Divers – Fill That Christmas Stocking or Dive Into A Good Book
As Christmas rapidly approaches, what do you get for the scuba diver that has everything?…
Books: Your Personal Reef Guide – The 101 Most Popular Dive Sites in El Gouna, Hurghada and Safaga
The ultimate guide to the most popular Red Sea dive sites in the El Gouna,…
Cyberweek Savings from OZTek
OZTEK 2022 is giving you a treat! We’re celebrating Cyber Monday for a week and…
Thoughts About the Production of Octopuses and Other Sea Creatures – Rusty Sheriff
The project was realised in its first incarnation in 2019 when the spine of the…
History Channel Presents: The Bermuda Triangle – Into Cursed Waters Series
Premieres Tuesday, November 22 at 10/9c. This series includes a historic find. A fragment of…
Download an eBook Dive and Travel Guide Today
Dive Travel Guides is a growing series of new eBook guides designed to provide comprehensive…
Update on Canadian Commercial Fisherman, Scott Steer
Kate Cheung recently wrote to The Scuba News Canada concerning Scott Steer (British Columbia) and…
Rescue of Lone Sailor 70 Miles Out At Sea to Feature in Final Episode of BBC’s Saving Lives at Sea
A nail-biting RNLI and Irish Coast Guard rescue of a sailor forced to cling to…
Books: Shipwrecks and Sailors of Prince Edward Island
Photo via Amazon From 1775 to 1899, a maritime historian investigates more than a century…
Women Divers Hall of Fame Welcome Three New Members in 2023
This year at DEMA, there will be a massive celebration with The Women Divers Hall…
Island of the Sea Wolves: A Netflix Film – Watch The Trailer
Where the vast Pacific meets the Canadian wilderness lies a mysterious island shrouded in mist…
Gert Wellisch, the Woman Who Saved the Sand Island Lighthouse
Original Photo Credit Unknown Gert Wellisch (1896-1966) spent her summer vacations as a child in…
Behind-the-Scenes of the Peterborough Lift Lock
Whether you’re a Looper or a local, the Peterborough Lift Lock grabs your attention. It…
Horseshoe Reef Lighthouse at Buffalo Harbour
The Horseshoe Reef Lighthouse is a dilapidated lighthouse in Lake Erie near Buffalo, New York,…
A Look Back: Fettercairn Island – WWI on Indian Lake at Chaffey’s Lock in Rideau Township
An island on Indian Lake, just north of Chaffey’s Lock in the Township of Rideau…
Frozen Planet II
Frozen Planet II is presented by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit. The Arctic, Antarctica,…
Book: “The Ocean is Calling” by Ashley Bugge
The “Ocean is Calling” by Ashley Bugge is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes…
The Shortest International Bridge in the World, Here in Canada
Zavikon Island is either the larger or a pair of islands in the Thousand Islands…
Update on “Thirteen Lives” – The World’s Greatest Underwater/Cave Rescue
Thirteen Lives is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Despite its length of…
Oldest Sailboat in Canada Returns to the Water 125 Years Later
A 125 year old sailboat in British Columbia is set to sail once again. After…
Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario – A Journey of Discovery
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is excited to announce the release of a…
Book: The Secret of Bell Island
Matt McCarty’s sole purpose in travelling 5,000 miles to Newfoundland is to lay to rest…
Portuguese Man O War Has Washed Up on the Shore Line of Nova Scotia
Andreas Schwind, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Please exercise caution. If you’re planning a…
How A NOAA-led Team Recovered USS Monitor’s Most Famous Components
You won’t want to miss this webinar as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the raising…
Shark Week Debuts July 24, 2022
Pop the popcorn and enjoy your favourite beverage…..Shark Week is coming to Discovery and Discovery+(stream)…
Introducing Thousand Islands Boat Museum
Located on the waterfront in Gananoque, Ontario, The Thousand Islands Boat Museum (TIBM) is a…
Adapting To Dive Movie Continues To Inspire
Filmmaker, David Marsh, decides to make a documentary about Adaptive Divers with the Diveheart organization.…
Resistance Radio – Interview: Julia Barnes
Julia Barnes is an award winning Canadian documentary filmmaker. She is the director of Sea…
About the SS Badger, a Passenger and Vehicle Ferry Operating on Lake Michigan
The SS Badger is a passenger and vehicle ferry that has been operating on Lake…