“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...
Explorers Talk in Vancouver November 5th

Come to Explorers Talk! “Explorers Talk” on November 5th, at the Vancouver Aquarium Theatre features presentations from three Fellows of The Explorers Club. Tickets available here: Explorers Talk Tickets Who is Speaking? Jude Isabella, FI’19 Jude is Founder and Editor in Chief of Hakai Magazine, a magazine focused on science and society in coastal...
Explorers Talk in Vancouver

Explorers Talk As the Explorer Club’s Regional Director, BC/Yukon, Canadian Chapter, it is with great pleasure I can now confirm “Explorers Talk” in Vancouver is all systems go! The Vancouver Aquarium Theatre is booked for the evening of November 5th! After August 1st, we will announce the speakers. $20.00 general admission tickets will be...