Ontario Underwater Council's Online Newsletter Below the Surface ~ Issues: . APRIL 2026 No solo diving in the pool; Avoid set-lines at Port Huron; OUC's 70th anniversary. FEBRUARY 14, 2026 Purchase a PFD lifejacket and receive a FREE OUC blue membership; Highlights of the AGM Feb. 7, 2026 JANUARY [...]
Ontario Underwater Council ~ Are you interested in: Boating? Fishing? 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 [...]
Ontario Underwater Council Safety Bundle Proposal Here's our proposal: Purchase a Mustang Survival PFD ... and receive a FREE OUC blue membership when you order by the deadline, March 15, 2026! New members: 2026 blue membership fee is waived with purchase of a Mustang PFD Current 2026 members: 2027 blue [...]
Ontario Underwater Council (OUC) OUC offers financial support towards the purchase of an oxygen analyzer or sensor for OUC Clubs and individual OUC Members. 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 [...]
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 [...]
Ontario Underwater Council Events Calendar View Events of interest View the Events Calendar Submit your Event Fill in the Events Input Form Allow a few days to see your event published on the OUC Calendar. We will try to post it the same day, depending on [...]
Ontario Underwater Council Fall Students Fall Students will be covered by OUC liability insurance from their first class in the Fall, until the end of the following year, December 31. That's coverage for up to 1 .1/4 years. Registering with OUC For ALL Student Members: Use the Excel [...]
Ontario Underwater Council Invite a Guest Diver! Read the details below to understand the Guest Diver Program (GDP). Hosting Club should fill in the Guest Diver Program: Form. Hosting Club should send the OUC "blue" payment by eTransfer to payment@underwatercouncil.com Hosting Club should ensure that the Guest Diver signs the [...]
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 for dive professionals in OUC Training Clubs: Do not allow a lapse in your OUC Training Club Membership or [...]
Ontario Underwater Council Supporting our Members The Ontario Underwater Council (OUC) would like to remind everyone of the three levels of protection we offer to support and safeguard our community. 1) Preventive Measures. The OUC board and club representatives collaborated to update our "Risk Management Document". This led [...]
Ontario Underwater Council Bulk Sanctioning If your club has a large number of known activities to sanction for a specific year, you may use the OUC Bulk Sanction Request Form https://underwatercouncil.com/club-activity-notification-by-file/ .
Ontario Underwater Council An Important Line of Defence Please review and sign the OUC Release as part of OUC's Three Levels of Protection. A properly executed OUC Release may discourage lawsuits and serve as an important line of defence if you are sued. Adults • Review and sign [...]
Ontario Underwater Council Minors The Minor Indemnity Agreement, or "Acknowledgement of Risk and Indemnity Agreement for Minor Child Participant," has the following instructions for Ontario Underwater Council participants: Parents or Legal Guardians of a Minor Child participating in OUC activities are recommended to correctly complete and sign the Indemnity [...]
Find out about the fascinating story of Heison Chak and his elite team exploring a newly discovered shipwreck off the coast of Toronto. CBC news report: Read the article
Ontario Underwater Council AGM 2026 The 2026 AGM was held on February 7, 2026 President, Heison Chak, presented the following highlights on behalf of the OUC Board: Membership is off to a good start with almost all clubs and the majority of members renewing in December 2025 to avoid any [...]
