Description

The Tiller Wreck

Join us on beautiful Lake Ontario and dive our local Tiller Wreck, a stunning, fragile wooden schooner 100′ long by 25′ wide.

The Tiller Wreck is an unknown 2 masted wooden schooner sitting on a 45 degree angle on the starboard side 6 km’s off Port Dalhousie. The ship is in great shape and even features 2 beautiful masts, a gorgeous rudder, cargo holds, a picturesque bow, windlass, anchor and stove.

The Tiller Wreck was named by Len Rooney on our 1st trip out because it used a tiller which moved the rudder back and forth instead of a steering wheel.

Cost

$85 + HST for a one dive charter

$125 + HST for a two dive charter

Not Included: tanks, scuba gear & gratuity.

Diver Level

• Advanced Open Water
• Must have cold water dive experience
• Nitrox recommended
• Charters are Tech and Rec friendly

Dive Conditions

• Max depth 35 m / 113 ft
• Thermocline at depth 3-5°C / 37-41°F
• Drysuit or 7mm wetsuit with hood and gloves
• Charters are unguided. Full dive site briefing will be provided
• No scuba gear, tanks or weights included

Boarding & Departure

Departure: Game & Fish Club 61 Lighthouse Road, Port Dalhousie

Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure time to load your gear.

Boarding Instructions:

Park near the boat dock to load your gear on the boat. Assemble your gear at your car, walk it on and secure it. Once loaded please move your car to the parking lot across the street. Partially don your wetsuit/drysuit at your car before you board. Please leave all big dive bags in your car. There is dry storage in the wheelhouse for wallets, phones etc.

Diver Responsibility

Divers are expected to follow safe diving practices. This includes:

• Dive within certification level and experience.
• Logged 1 dive in the last 6 months.
• Practice good buoyancy control.
• Manage air consumption & dive plan.
• Dive with cold water scuba gear in good condition.
• Use appropriate exposure protection for water temperature.
• Unsafe divers putting themselves and others at risk may be asked to leave.

If you haven’t dived in a while or have only dived in warm water we have options. We offer services such as: pool rental, weekly shore dives, divemaster hire and the PADI ReActivate Course. If you have any questions, concerns or would like assistance with your diving please let us know. We are happy to provide guidance and training on how to improve your skills and experience level as a diver. Divemasters available for hire.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Dive charters are non-refundable.

Cancel up to two weeks prior and receive a store credit.

If the boat operator cancels due to weather then receive a credit or refund.