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Hamish Tweed

Hamish started diving 1991 while visiting a friend in Victoria British Columbia and by 1995 he was working full time in the diving industry. In 1998 Hamish earned his IANTD Instructor Trainer and Advanced Trimix Instructor certifications and was teaching advanced technical diving as the Head Instructor for IANTD Canada. Through his own business that specializes in technical instruction and travel, Hamish has been teaching technical diving for over twenty years certifying hundreds of technical diving students and has organized and lead over a 100 trips and expeditions throughout BC, Canada and around the world.

Recent Posts by Hamish Tweed

Making the Switch

September 8, 2021

Making the Switch

After diving and teaching on open circuit for over 25 years, I’ve noticed a recurring question that keeps popping up.

“What took you so long to make the switch?” or “Why bother switching to CCR […]

We Need to Talk About Our Mistakes So We Can All Learn

March 3, 2021

We Need to Talk About Our Mistakes So We Can All Learn

It doesn’t matter what level of diver you are or the experience you have. In the end, we’re all humans and as humans we make mistakes. It’s also in our nature to […]

Diving the Deep: Glass Sponge Bioherms

October 24, 2018

Diving the Deep: Glass Sponge Bioherms

Howe Sound is in Shearwater’s proverbial backyard. We regularly dive in it. Our friend and dive buddy, Hamish Tweed, tells us about a project he has been working on for a while. Note.- Click on […]

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