Ontario Underwater Council

Ontario Underwater Council  ~ Are you interested in: Marine history? Shipwrecks? History of the Great Lakes? Scuba diving? Snorkelling? Meeting new friends? Join the Ontario Underwater Council (OUC)  ~ OUC provides: Liability Insurance: Comprehensive protection for members Site Access: Preserving entry to local dive sites and wrecks Maritime Heritage: History and educational resources Gear Savings: Discounts and loans of essential safety equipment Community: A welcoming home for all aquatic activities  ~ Our Clubs are a great place to get involved: Dive buddies, new friends Access to fabulous dive sites, wrecks & technology. Seminars, newsletters, marine history, aquatic knowledge. Snorkelling adventures, [...]

Scarborough Underwater Club Inc. (SUCI) is pleased to present this opportunity to hear about the fascinating story of Heison Chak and his elite team exploring a new shipwreck off the coast of Toronto. Date: Jan. 28, 2026 Time: 7:00 pm Registration: Use the QR code above, Registration deadline is: Saturday, Jan. 24, before midnight. All are invited to attend this free public event. Location: The exact room will be sent to those who register. UofT Scarborough campus 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4

Ontario Underwater Council AGM  Attention OUC Club Presidents:  Notice of OUC Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ontario Underwater Council will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, for the purpose of receiving reports, reviewing financial statements, conducting the business of the Council, and electing the Board of Directors for 2026. Date: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. Time: 1:30 pm. Location: 3131 Bridletowne Circle, Toronto, ON M1W 2S9 - Map. Parking: Free parking is available across the street at Bridlewood Mall. Zoom Alternative: For those unable to attend in person, a link will [...]

Ontario Underwater Council's Online Newsletter    Below the Surface ~ Issues:   . JANUARY 2026   . OUC's new Gas Analyzer Sponsorship Program; Jill Heinerth, cave diver, at the HHUC Inner Space Seminars.   . NOVEMBER 2025   . A new shipwreck discovered this summer off Toronto!   . OCTOBER 2025   . Membership renewal, "E&O" insurance opportunity for Non-Training Club instructors and divemasters, AED available for loan.   . SEPTEMBER 2025   . Group discount for lifejackets, Fall student insurance coverage, Technical diving summit.   . WELCOME 2025   . Stay engaged with OUC's Below the Surface:   Safety announcements, group purchases, recalls & service updates, Risk management, Liability insurance, [...]

Ontario Underwater Council Renew by Dec. 31 Please read the full article of the OUC Insurance Reminder including the table. The key takeaway is this: To ensure uninterrupted coverage and protection: Do not allow a lapse in your OUC Club Membership or in the OUC memberships of your dive professionals. Renew club memberships, club executives, and dive professionals (instructors and divemasters) in December to ensure all members are fully covered for the upcoming year. Renewing before Dec. 31 protects members against future claims related to past incidents. Attention: Member clubs and dive professional members are required to maintain their [...]

Ontario Underwater Club    E&O for Non-Training Club Members    If you are an active or former scuba professional (Divemaster or higher) with an OUC Non-Training Club, you may now be eligible for Errors & Omissions (E&O) liability insurance through the Ontario Underwater Council (OUC). This coverage applies when you are acting within your professional capacity while conducting OUC-sanctioned training or non-training activities with OUC members, and you do not already carry your own professional liability insurance. This program is especially beneficial for professionals who have chosen not to maintain active membership with their training agency due to the high cost of insurance, but who continue [...]

Ontario Underwater Council    Events Calendar    View Events of interest  View the Events Calendar   Submit your Event    Fill in the Events Input Form    Your event must be submitted by an OUC Club. . Once reviewed and approved by the OUC Communications Team, your event will appear on the OUC calendar. . Questions about the process?  Contact membership@underwatercouncil.com    

Ontario Underwater Council    AED    The Ontario Underwater Council has an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that OUC scuba clubs can borrow for events such as dives, training sessions and community activities. These vital, life-saving devices are important to have on hand — especially at group gatherings such as scuba diving events. Recognizing this need, OUC has purchased an AED that clubs can borrow, free of charge, for dive trips or community activities. ...  Contact:    If your club would like to borrow the AED for an upcoming event, please contact: elaine@underwatercouncil.com AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator which is [...]

Ontario Underwater Council (OUC) OUC offers financial support towards the purchase of an oxygen analyzer for OUC Clubs The Ontario Underwater Council (OUC) recommends analyzing the breathing gas in every cylinder before every dive, regardless of whether the gas is air, Nitrox, or another mixed gas. Gas analysis is a fundamental safety practice—and one OUC is committed to supporting across our diving community. To reinforce this commitment, we are pleased to announce: The 2026 Gas Analyzer Sponsorship Program. To launch the program, OUC is introducing a Club-exclusive phase, giving OUC Clubs the opportunity to participate in the OUC Gas Analyzer Sponsorship [...]

Ontario Underwater Council Life Jackets Save Lives OUC Group Purchase of Mustang PFDs by Heison Chak As part of our ongoing commitment to on‑water safety during club dives, training events, and boat operations, the Ontario Underwater Council is coordinating a group purchase of Mustang Survival inflatable personal flotation devices (PFDs) at a volume‑based discount. This initiative is undertaken in remembrance of Joshua Steinburg, an 11-year-old boy who tragically lost his life in a boating accident on the St. Lawrence River in 2018.  All OUC members are encouraged to set an example for children and teenagers–wear a PFD when boating or [...]