I might have recently come as close as I ever will to discovering sunken treasure. One of the most photogenic spots in the District of Oak Bay, especially on a sunny day, is Kitty Islet. It is not very popular for snorkelling because the current there can be strong and can change direction quickly. Street… Continue reading 200 Kitty Islet
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179 Sturdee Street Cove
Yesterday’s snorkelling adventure was at Sturdee Street Cove in Esquimalt, BC. Having been in the water here multiple times, I wanted to take another look around before entry and exit are made much more awkward by an abundance of seasonal kelp. This first video (above) shows the access stairs and the shore. The Esquimalt Harbour… Continue reading 179 Sturdee Street Cove
178 Saxe Point Park
Today’s snorkelling adventure was along the east side of Saxe Point Park in Esquimalt, BC. Five of us from the Cold Water Addicts group entered and exited the water from the Inspiration Cove beach. This first video shows the site from the surface. The conditions were ideal. We were in full sunlight the entire time.… Continue reading 178 Saxe Point Park
175 Ogden Point Breakwater
Yesterday was a good day for snorkelling at the Ogden Point Breakwater in Victoria, BC. The sun was shining and the iconic artificial structure provided shelter from the cold wind so the surface was calm. The vertical visibility from the surface was about 5 metres, which is typical for this time of year. After some… Continue reading 175 Ogden Point Breakwater
174 Snorkelling at the Ogden Point Breakwater
Yesterday I went snorkelling at the Ogden Point Breakwater in Victoria, BC with one of my outdoor swimming buddies. Conditions were just a bit on the rough side for holding position while trying to photograph anything in the shallow water along the blocks. The water temperature was 8 C and the visibility was typical for… Continue reading 174 Snorkelling at the Ogden Point Breakwater