Thread: Let's get Kenley to Canada.

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

You just gave me a 'Flash back' to Diving there in 1986. (Vancouver and Victoria Island) Only place I got hyperthermia as did the whole diving crew from HMAS Hobart.

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When I was down the Antarctic the seawater was about -1.6C if I remember correctly. I was trained up to Coxswain (equivalent to today's grade 1 NC) for operating the work boats and inflatables on base (Needed the commercial rating for passengers and cargo because we carted foreign scientists and kit around). It was explained that one doesn't last long in water at that temp. All had to wear immersion suits when on the water.

We cut through the sea ice for the ritual mid-winter dip. Jump in one end and climb out the other, just a few metres away. Muscles all barely functional for the climb out.

We weren't supposed to do any recreational diving while there either. Despite the presence of dry suits and such on base that marine bio's used in the summer. (The buggers kept regs and such locked away. Wondered about misusing the fire crew BA cylinders, regs, and facemasks...)

Originally Posted by kenleyfred

Navy diver I'm sure you have a lot more cold water experience than us. I felt the same way that running and swimming generates heat and should keep you warm. Her coach has advised that for longer distances its worse. Due to your full body being submersed you can also lose a lot of body heat depending how long you're in the water. Not so dramatic on a shorter sprint distance. He gave an example of an athlete who had spent a fortune getting to an international triathlon only to retire after swim leg due to extreme hyperthermia. Hypa/hypo ? Can never remember which is cold.
I am in awe of the abilities of SAS and Navy Divers. I think you lot a a little tougher than the average athlete. And would also handle cold better than most.

The lakes today were freezing. Dipped our feet in at Penticton. Not too bad. We're hoping for not having to use a wetsuit. However still torn, having now trained a little in a wetsuit they are much quicker than without.

Kenley

I am in awe of all athletes- you included. Especially the many thousands who run, ride or swim past me or make the effort to try and keep up with me or just have a go .

It is Hypo and as a I am a very skinny bugger now I am always glad of a wetsuit. Diving and the little swimming I did in Canada would have greatly appreciated a Dry suit all the Smarter Canadian, British and American Divers wore with us ignorant sods blissfully ignorant of the water temps until we got in.

The 19 degrees you might have is a great temp for a wetsuit luckily. My kids are loving your photos. Thanks for posting. They are amazing. You might guess where my favorite country apart from Oz is. The memories of your event and travels will last a life time.

Not meaning to dish SAS- the Navy CDs train them for almost all water realated stuff and SAS train the Navy CDs with most land based stuff. They are as thick as thieves

With a Sasquatch or grizzly chasing you , you will soon forget about the cold ! Wish I had gotten over there at some time , oh well .

Originally Posted by trog

With a Sasquatch or grizzly chasing you , you will soon forget about the cold ! Wish I had gotten over there at some time , oh well .

Won't they let you back in mate? Have they changed the locks?

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Won't they let you back in mate? Have they changed the locks?

No got a free pass.

Originally Posted by kenleyfred

Thought Lake Louise was beautiful. Then we went to Lake Moraine. These photos are not photoshopped. It is this colour and this beautiful.
I hope with my phone screen and dodgy eyesight I picked some good ones.



Kenley

Nice, reminds me of Lake Tepako in South Iland of NZ it is the same colouring, caused by being Glacial fed

Lake Peyto. We got there just after O'dark thirty, so the lighting wasn't ideal. But you can still get an idea of the Beaty of the place.
Kenley

You don't need to go to the more famous lakes for a spectacular view. This was a random stop on the side of Icelands Parkway. Apparently judged by National Geographic to be in the top ten drives in the world. I can't argue with them. The road is good, the views amazing and changing around every corner.
Unfortunately the area is going through a very bad bush fire season so smoke is very thick. Can only imagine how fantastic it would be on clear days.
Kenley