Wreck Of The Chikuzen

About The Chikuzen It’s a boat on the bottom of the ocean, but how did it get there? Well it was originally a refrigeration vessel that was somewhat abandoned in St. Marteen. As a hurricane was approaching it was deemed unsafe and to be moved, what better excuse then take it out to see and…

Kodiak Queen | Below Water

After the help from Richard Branson and his team, and numerous hours from volunteers to get this old WW2 boat ready to sink, see what it looked like Above Water to make this diver safe and most importantly environmental friendly. History Originally a WWII vessel known as USA Navy YO-44 that survived the bombings of…

Reverse Culture Shock

A few Reverse Culture Shocks we had to adjust to after surviving Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands, when we moved back to Canada until our next step and adventure. From the tiny island life back to little house on the prairie. Here are just a few things that were a shock and had…

Beaches Of Tortola

The beaches of Tortola, something for everyone on this island. Whether you are here for the day on a cruise ship, spending the week, or sailing around the British Virgin Islands. Smugglers Cove – West End Small secluded cove, with a white sandy beach. You won’t find more then that here. It’s also a bit…

Series of Events of Hurricane Irma

Starting September 5 until the 13th, our series of events of surviving the eye of Hurricane Irma, followed by the 8 days of being concerned about our safety, the looters, curfews, and the struggle afterwards. Hurricane Irma was 1 of the most destructive category 5 hurricanes in the Atlantic that passed directly over the top of…

Hurricane Tips For Survival

We survived 1 of the largest hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean – Hurricane Irma, and lived thru the eye to tell the story. Here are the top 8 hurricane tips for survival we learnt from our experience. Read our story of surviving the eye of Hurricane Irma. Keep the wind out of the house. Close all…

Plastic Kills

It’s a true story: How I (Tyler) helped a turtle in distress. Now let me tell you a story about a bag of quarters…. Last week I was teaching a student to scuba dive with Sail Caribbean Divers off the beach of Cooper Island Beach Club, a small but beautiful island. We were performing some underwater skills…

Sage Mountain National Park

Climb to the top of Tortola’s volcanic mountain range Sage Mountain National Park and trek around the dozen trails that will take you around to the beautiful views of the British Virgin Islands. Things To Know And Facts 1,716 feet above sea level –  Trek to the highest point on the island! Total of 96…

Kodiak Queen | Above Water

The newest addition to the British Virgin Island Dive Sites is the Kodiak Queen! Here is a little bit of history about why it’s such a fascinating boat, how it caught Richard Branson attention, and it’s new life ahead for her. With a long history following her along as she made it all the way…