A few weeks ago I went snorkelling with a couple of friends at the Ogden Point Breakwater in Victoria, BC. We were there to practice some skills, including making sure that our weight belts had enough lead on them for diving below the surface but not too so much as to require effort to stay… Continue reading 202 Buoyancy Checks at Ogden Point
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198 Ogden Point Breakwater
A few days ago I went snorkelling at the Ogden Point Breakwater in Victoria, BC with one of my cold-water swimming friends. We entered off the blocks about half way along the outside of the first segment of the structure. Most of the above video is a panorama from that spot. From there, we worked… Continue reading 198 Ogden Point Breakwater
195 Ogden Point Breakwater
After three sessions on cloudy days, I finally got some bright early-afternoon sunlight while snorkelling with a couple of friends at the Ogden Point Breakwater yesterday. There was enough of a north wind to make getting changed by the picnic tables feel a bit cool but the sheltered water on the south side of the… Continue reading 195 Ogden Point Breakwater
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