As this entire website shows, there is much waiting to be discovered beneath BC. But it's not all about the diving. A huge part of the appeal for many is the social aspect. This shot above was taken last night at a local site in Comox. Four of us (Russ, Trish, buddy Krystal, and photographer Maxwel) decided to nip out for a quick dive near Little River. We had great visibility, great surface conditions, a few curious sea lions, lots of fish, a big octopus, and we even surfaced to a nice pink sunset. Perfect!
Having a good group of dive buddies makes diving much more fun. It's not really a solo sport, so sharing with like minded people that are as equally as passionate about the ocean, about video, and about marine life as we are, makes it an addictive and super fun activity for us. Most dive stores have a very active social aspect, with regular dives, BBQs, and hangouts. Often a post-dive drink or meal happens and everyone can chat about what they saw on their sub aquatic adventure. Some parts of BC have very active dive clubs, not associated with a specific store, but a group of people that do local, and destination based trips. Offering a strong camaraderie these clubs can be great places to learn about diving and hone your skills. From beneath BC to above, from the depths of the ocean floor to the table of the nearest pub - diving is a fantastic activity for the social minded explorer. Thanks to Maxwel Hohn for this photo, you can see more of his great work here. |