Canadian Santas go scuba diving in aid of the SPCA

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6 years ago

December 22, 2014

A group of Canadian scuba divers from Kelowna, B.C. dressed as Santa hit the water on Saturday to raise funds for their local branch of the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).

Kelowna Divers and MAB Construction hosted the Santa splash and were selling SPCA merchandise, goody bags and turkey sandwiches by donation.

Kelowna Divers is a relatively new dive school operated by Tim and Becky Butt. Tim said after 23 years in the British military, he’s happy to be teaching his favourite water sport in Kelowna.

About 10 divers dressed up for the event. They were joined by volunteers from the SPCA, friends and family as well as at least four dogs who gathered in the pouring rain to show support.

There was also a raffle and prizes.

Jed Forrest and Lexy Parks are Okanagan College students and were doing the final dive of their open water diver certification Saturday.

They were a bit surprised when they learned their final dive would be dressed as Santa.

“We had no idea,” Forrest said. “Tim and Becky are just fantastic instructors, they’re super patient.”

Source: www.castanet.net

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In this exclusive Zoom interview, Jeff Goodman, Scubaverse Editor-at-Large, chats to Sean Webb, Director of O’Three, the well-known UK-based manufacturer of custom drysuits and wetsuits.

After a bath time quarrel with his sister, Sean’s Mum taught him a lesson.

She held his head underwater for what she thought was long enough for that lesson to sink in (We are talking the mid 60’s here), but the lesson learned wasn’t the one that was intended. It was then that Sean realized he was comfortable, in or under the water. He was six.

The coasts of Devon and Dorset became his playground. 17 years later, with a trip around the world and some incredible diving under his belt, Sean Webb founded O’Three.

Now in its 32nd year, O’Three has evolved from a business with roots that are unashamedly rooted in UK diving, to a niche brand being enjoyed all over the world by discerning recreational, technical and commercial divers alike.

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RED SEA LIVEABOARD : Wall to Wall : May 2021

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Explore the amazing triangle of Red Sea Reefs - The Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone on board the brand new liveaboard Big Blue. With an option to add on a week at Roots Red Sea before or after.

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£1475 per person based on double occupancy. Soft all inclusive board basis, buffet meals with snacks, tea and coffee always available. Add a week on at Roots Red Sea Resort before or after the liveaboard for just £725pp. Flights and transfers are included. See our brochure linked above for the full itinerary.

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