In 1975 we were given a 2 year old male Australian Shepherd “Rourke’s Steel Blue Skipper”  “Blue” for short.  This was a life changing event for us as Blue had a lot to teach us about ourselves and the passions in life.  With a 16 year life span a dog will open a person to the greatest happiness and deepest sorrows, thus by the love of a dog you will expand the depth of your ability to experience all the passions life will bring your way.  Diving is a sport of passion, a view of a wondrous different world we have in our Oceans here on Earth.  “Blue” was a catalyst that allowed us to have a deeper enjoyment of our diving and a richer experience in life.  In a dogs life we see a microcosm of our lives and a preparation for the path ahead as we experience the joys and sorrows of life during the time we have here on earth.

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“Blue” was with us for 16 years and began our life long passion for the “Australian Shepherd” breed of dogs.  These highly intelligent dogs have a broad range of personalities and are people oriented, they will constantly be by your side, not a good breed to leave at home with out a human companion.  

When Blue was 10 we got him a puppy companion and have had at least 2 Aussies with us on our dive trips ever since.  Over the years we have had 4 generations of Aussies with us, including 5 litters of pups, (3 litters were born onboard the “Sea Dragon”)

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As you can tell we are “Dog People”.  While we understand not every person likes Dogs, be fore warned there are dogs onboard.

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As I write this page I reach over and pet one of our dogs, a calming warmth snuggles up next to me.  

 

WARNING:  Dogs onboard.  If a dog free environment is your preference our dive expeditions may not be your best choice in a dive trip.