IAATO Antarctic Ambassador I’m pleased to share that I have been named an Antarctic Ambassador by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators – IAATO IAATO is an international organization comprised of more than 100 respected companies and organizations from across the world. Their mission is to advocate, promote and practice safe and environmentally...
Antarctica: Circle and Weddell Sea Scuba Expedition 2024
Let’s go Polar Diving It’s never too early to start planning for 2024. Come diving with us in Antarctica’s Circle & Weddell Sea. Of course, there will also be some spectacular shore excursions. More details soon. PM me if you are interested in coming along. And who knows… we just might create a signature...
Jett Britnell, Incoming Canadian Chapter Chair at The Explorers Club
“Truly, I never imagined any of this.” It’s a distinct honour for me to announce that I have accepted the role of Chapter Chair at The Explorers Club- Canadian Chapter for a two-year term effective January 1, 2022. My sincerest thanks to outgoing Chapter Chair, George Kourounis FI’09, for both recommending and encouraging me...
Exploring Mars from the Depths of a Canadian Lake
Our latest column for Luxe Beat Magazine was published and we scored another Luxe Beat Magazine… “Editor’s Picks!” “WOW! You hit another one out of the park! LOVE this piece. From Martini’s to Mars…Jett and Kathryn rock it!” ~ Editor, LuxeBeat Magazine “Our objective was to explore and photograph the mysterious prehistoric calcareous organisms...
Mucho Thanks!
All Things Must Pass On December 31, 2020, my 2-year term as Explorers Club Regional Director, BC / Yukon, Canadian Chapter, came to an end. I would like to seize this opportunity to formally welcome Sunniva Sorby MI’19, as the new Regional Director, BC / Yukon. Since I assumed the role in January 2019,...
Into the sea lions den: Scuba Divnig With Steller Sea Lions
Luxe Beat Magazine has published our latest Third Age Expeditions column, “Into the Sea Lions Den.” We have also been awarded another Editor’s Pick! “Observing these magnificent prima ballerinas underwater is akin to having a front row, center seat, to an aquatic dance.” Signaling our arrival at Norris Rocks, a chain of wave-lashed rocky...
Titanic Adventure: One Woman’s True Life Voyage Down to the Legendary Ocean Liner
“It’s strange to have a friend that you have never hugged, never shook their hand, or looked into their eyes. But you have been touched by their soul, seen the good in their hearts and felt the warmth of their being.” – Unknown I’m giving a loud shout out today to someone we have...
Mobby’s Ambassadors: Jett & Kathryn Britnell
Mobby’s It is a distinct honour for both Kathryn and I to announce we are now Ambassadors for Mobby’s the largest dry suit, wetsuit, and marine sports accessories manufacturer in Japan. This has been in place for a while. but due to the COVID pandemic some plans were delayed. Now, it’s looking like we...
League of Underwater Explorers
“To figuratively stand upon the shoulders of great explorers, one must venture outdoors and seize the opportunity to explore the world that surrounds them. In truth, that’s all we ever did. Explore.. Dream… Discover.” ~ Jett Britnell Kathryn and I both feel honoured to be part of a fraternity that is EXPLOCEAN’s LEAGUE OF...
Editor’s Pick: Cold Coast: Exploring Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago
Third Age Expeditions Column We’re thrilled that another story of ours was granted “Editor’s Pick.” Our story, “Cold Coast: Exploring Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago,” summarizes our polar cruising expedition in August 2019 with PolarQuest, a world leading operator of small ship expedition cruises in Svalbard. If you have ever dreamed of taking the trip of...