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PORT HARDY DIVES
[Barkley Sound] [Victoria & Sydney] [Southern Gulf Islands] [Nanimo]
[Northern Gulf Islands] [Sunshine Coast] [Vancouver Area]

Great visibility (to 100 feet ) and warm weather combine to create optimal diving conditions in the Port Hardy area. Marine life in this area includes soft corals and sponges, tame wolfeels, plus phenonemal concentrations of almost every other species of vertebrate and invertebrate life found in temperate waters. Some say it is the most beautiful diving (cold, or warm water) in the world! We dive with dolphins regularly, spring and fall! Visibility in March-April & Sept.-Dec. is 30'-100' with water temperatures of 6C(43F) to 10C(50F), while from May to July visibility ranges from 20'-50' with water temperatures from9C(48F) to 12C(54F). Above the water there are Pacific Whitesided dolphins in groups to several hundred and over 100 resident killer whales. Regular sightings of Dall's Porpoise, Harbour Poropoise, Minke Whales, Stellar Sealions and harbour seals make this "marine mammal heaven"! Occasional sightings of Humpback and Grey Whales, and hundreds of marine birds including eagles, puffins and dozen more species keep our eyes wide open between dives. Beach hikes, old Indian villages, and chains of untouched islands make this area as good as it gets anywhere in the world!

MV CLAVELLA
Clavella is a 65 ton, 61 foot heavy-weather displacement cruiser, built by Boeing Aircraft Company of Canada.

She is a very seaworthy and solid vessel, and is inspected annually and certified by the Canadian Coast Guard for carrying passengers. Clavella is equipped with both bilge and rigged stabilizer systems, increasing safety and comfort of passage in all circumstances, and we are always accompanied by our 21' "whaler" style dive-tender / life-boat.

Clavella is powered by twin diesels, carries 2800 L of fuel, and has a cruising range of about 1700 km (1000 Nautical Miles) at cruising speeds of 7-10 knots. We carry 1500 L. of water.

Navigation and Safety Equipment aboard includes GPS, Radar, Loran, depth sounders (2), VHF radios (2), MF radio, portable VHF, built-in fire detection and suppression system, plus heat sensors, alarms and fire extinguishers in all cabins and spaces of the vessel.

ACCOMODATIONS
Accessed through the wheelhouse, through the salon, and down aft stairway toward the stern of CLAVELLA. There are 3 sleeping cabins aft, plus the head, and the shower/vanity. THE HEAD & VANITY is located second door port side, down the aft hallway. THE SHOWER & VANITY is located 2nd door starboard side, down the aft hallway. THE STERN CABIN has two double berths on stbd. side, and two single berths port side. (4 guests). THE PORT CABIN has one lower double berth and one upper single berth. (2 guests or couple). THE STARBOARD CABIN has one lower double berth and one upper single berth All berths are supplied with sheets, pillows, blankets and quilts. THE FORWARD CABIN is forward of the galley, and has four single berths (4 guests). Each guest is provided a towel and facecloth. Cabin assignments are made by the group leader in consultation with vessel crew.

TRIPS INCLUDE:
*Free Accommodations the night before your trip.
*Airport transfers to and from the Clavella dock.
*Unlimited diving, guiding and air fills
*The best dive sites in BC.
*Complimentary tanks & SEASOFT weights.
*Three wonderful full home-baked meals, plus lots of snacks and treats
*British Columbia's most experienced and knowledgeable diving live-aboard operation and crew.
*Marine life introduction and orientation dives for divers new to the area and its' marine life.
*Dry Suit orientation program for those who would like to upgrade their drysuit diving skills.
*Accommodations in four cabins, and all bedding is included.
*Rental of personal dive gear and dive computers are available with prior arrangement.
*British Columbia's most experienced and knowledgeable diving live-aboard operation and crew.
*The best itineraries.

FOOD
The origin of Clavella's renowned meals, and a great place to warm up after an "outside" excursion if the weather is cool. Home of the "Cookie Jar" (an endless supply of snacks and goodies) and of the "Coffee Pot" where refills are available around the clock. Aside from the three full meals daily, there are lots of goodies and snacks served, plus juices, sodas, teas, hot chocolate, etc...

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