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Dive Notice
This is an excellent dive weekend for newly certified divers at the “Western Islands” in southern Georgian Bay. You will find very interesting shipwrecks, warm water, relaxing depth, with up to 6 dives on the weekend to practice your scuba diving skills and buoyancy. You will gain experience and comfort under water, and add to your number of dives to allow you to participate in more challenging dives later. Our dive location is in beautiful southern Georgian Bay, not too far a drive from Toronto (approx. 2 hours), and includes great wrecks such as the Mapledawn and the Lottie Wolfe which are very interesting for experienced divers too!
Date: tbd
Time: Arrive in the Penetanguishene area early early early on Saturday morning to be ready for an early start at Cedar Point. Allow contingency time for your drive in the early morning of a summer weekend. A Saturday morning arrival avoids the expense of one night’s accommodation. (Or, come up Friday evening if you prefer!)
- Arrival Time: Divers are asked to be at the dock at 7:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for check-in, loading and orientation.
- Leaving the Dock: Our boat departs at 8:00 am. Be early because the boat leaves promptly. It takes time to unload your car, load gear on the boat, get your car parked, and hear the briefing.
- The boat returns at approximately 4:00-5:00 pm.
Location: Cedar Point and the Western Islands, in southern Georgian Bay
Cedar Point Dock is located at:
- Dock Lane, Cedar Point, ON L9M 1R3
- Here’s the map
- Cell service may be poor near the dock, so download or print the directions, map and dive notice details.
Dive Boat: Georgian Ranger
Divemaster: tbd
Description:
Recreational dives for certified divers who are members of Blue North Scuba:
- Some of the shipwrecks include the following:
- Many of the shipwrecks are in the 10m / 30’ depth range, with only one or two in the 20m / 60’ depth range.
- Shallower dives tend to be warmer, so for thermal protection, all you need is a wetsuit with hood, boots, and gloves. You do not need to bring or rent a drysuit.
- The dives are suitable for a range of experience in diving.
- There will be up to 6 dives for the weekend.
Welcome Aboard!
- Coffee, Timbits and fresh fruit will be available when you arrive on board.
- Soft drinks and water will be available throughout day.
- A hot lunch is provided.
SOLD OUT!
- $295 per diver for the 2-day weekend. Our Club will have the dive boat for the entire day, both days, with the opportunity for up to 6 dives (including a breakfast snack and hot lunch both days!)
- Payment is by eTransfer to bluenorthscuba@gmail.com
Requirements to participate in the dive
- Pay your Dive Boat Fees – $295 by eTransfer to bluenorthscuba@gmail.com
- Bring your C-cards and dive log.
- If you are not yet a member of Blue North Scuba Club:
- Fill in the annual Membership Profile form
- Pay your annual Blue North membership dues. Payable by eTransfer to: bluenorthscuba@gmail.com
- Provide your OUC membership number for the current calendar year. (Note: We can arrange an OUC membership for you if you don’t already have it.)
- Sign the annual OUC Release Agreement.
Scuba Gear:
Bring all your own scuba gear – including TWO TANKS
- Sample list of dive shops in the Toronto area who rent gear
- Sample list of scuba gear to bring on the dive trip
Air Fills:
Air fills will be available at Neptune’s Locker Dive Shop after the Saturday dive. Get there as soon as possible after your last dive on Saturday to get your tanks filled for the Sunday dives. It’s located a 20 minute drive from Cedar Point in the village of “Tiny, Ontario”, at 1390 Champlain Road, Tiny, Ontario L9M 0C1
(Or, bring 4 tanks from Toronto.)
Carpooling:
Please arrange your own transportation. We will try to assist to connect you with other divers for carpooling.
Accommodation:
Please arrange your own accommodation. There are hotels, lodges, cottages and campgrounds available in the area. Search the internet to find the one that best suits you.
- Camping: Try Awenda Provincial Park — but please note that you must book early in the winter or spring before it is completely booked up for July. There may be private campgrounds as well.
. - Airbnb-type accommodation: Some people have been successful in finding an Airbnb-type of accommodation in the Cedar Point area.
- Hotel: Neptune’s Locker Dive Shop recommends something in Midland which is a 20 minute drive from the dive shop and a 1/2 hour drive from the Cedar Point dock. For example, Super 8 hotel at 1144 Hugel Ave, Midland, ON L4R 0B1.
MAP
. - Don’t leave your reservation to the last minute. Summer weekends are popular.
Club Policies
Club dive policies
Questions or Comments?
Contact bluenorthscuba@gmail.com .
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