Dive Review of Shallon Marine Service/NA in
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Shallon Marine Service/NA, Feb, 2003, by William Sledge, CT, USA . Report 593.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Kevin VanCleemput, the owner operator of the day boat, Shallon, together with his mate, provided some of the most exciting of shore based day trip diving I have ever experienced. First the area is full of interesting possibilities with wild life unique to the area such the Pacific Giant Octopus, the "cloud sponge" formations, and marine mammals of dolphins and Killer Whales. We did not see Killer Whales on my trip but there was a profusion of animals at all levels and sizes. In addition, there are the artificial reefs of the war ships MacKenzie and GB Church. VanCleemput is completely knowledgable of the area and is on a first name basis with the local giant octopuses as he used to study them. It is cold water diving (I was there at the end of Feb) and it is hard to imagine doing it comfortably without a dry suit although some do. VanCleemput is extremely supportive and ran the trips with only one diver, me! He serves an excellent hearty hot soup and bread for lunch which is perfect for the type of diving and the coldness. I learned a great deal about cold water diving despite my experience in the North Atlantic. The boat runs out of Sidney, BC, and the prices for all services were very reasonable. I cannot wait to return. My only regret was not budgeting more time for this wonderful dive experience in the Vancouver Island area. The operation can be reached at 250-479-4276.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	North Atlantic, all through the Carribean, Western Pacific (Palau and Truk, Northern Florida (caves)
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	42-46°F / 6-8°C	Wetsuit Thickness	0
Water Visibility	20-60 Ft/ 6-18 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	There were no restrictions imposed by the operator; however, the natural restrictions of cold water diving certainly applied.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	None	Mantas	None
Dolphins	1 or 2	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
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Dive Review of Shallon Marine Service/NA in Canada/Vancouver

Shallon Marine Service/NA, Feb, 2003,

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Dive Review of Shallon Marine Service/NA in
Canada/Vancouver