Ontario Underwater Council
OUC is for boaters, marine historians & archaeologists, as well as scuba divers!
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 Heritage: History and educational resources Gear Savings: Discounts and loans of essential safety equipment Group purchase of Mustang PFDs, including free OUC membership if ordered by March 15, 2026. Community: A welcoming home for all aquatic activities ~ Our Clubs are a great place to get involved: Dive buddies, new [...]
OUC Group Purchase of Mustang PFD Lifejackets
Ontario Underwater Council Safety Bundle: Purchase a Mustang Survival PFD ... and receive a free OUC blue membership - 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 membership fee is waived with purchase of a Mustang PFD Life Jackets Save Lives OUC Group Purchase of Mustang PFDs by Heison Chak As part of our ongoing commitment to on‑water safety during club dives, training events, and boat operations, the Ontario Underwater Council is coordinating a group purchase of Mustang Survival inflatable personal flotation [...]
Below the Surface
Ontario Underwater Council's Online Newsletter Below the Surface ~ Issues: . JANUARY 2026 . OUC's new Gas Analyzer Sponsorship Program; Jill Heinerth, cave diver, at the HHUC Inner Space Seminars. . NOVEMBER 2025 . A new shipwreck discovered this summer off Toronto! . OCTOBER 2025 . Membership renewal, AED available for loan. . SEPTEMBER 2025 . Group discount for lifejackets, Fall student insurance coverage, Technical diving summit. . WELCOME 2025 . Stay engaged with OUC's Below the Surface: Safety announcements, group purchases, recalls & service updates, Risk management, Liability insurance, Community events such as Scuba SWAP, Inner Space Seminars, [...]
Advertise your Club’s Events on the OUC Calendar
Ontario Underwater Council Events Calendar View Events of interest View the Events Calendar Submit your Event Fill in the Events Input Form Your event must be submitted by an OUC Club. . Once reviewed and approved by the OUC Communications Team, your event will appear on the OUC calendar. . Questions about the process? Contact membership@underwatercouncil.com
Three Levels of Protection from OUC
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 to the release of the OUC Club Insurance document, which includes 20 OUC Safety Recommendations—our first line of defence. Risk Management: "OUC Club Insurance and Sanctioning Requirements Document". 2) Release & Indemnity Agreements. Our second level of protection consists of Release and Indemnity Agreements, providing protection for OUC clubs [...]
OUC Insurance Reminder
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: Do not allow a lapse in your OUC Club Membership or in the OUC memberships of your dive professionals. Renew club memberships, club executives, and dive professionals (instructors and divemasters) in December to ensure all members are fully covered for the upcoming year. Renewing before Dec. 31 protects members against future claims related to past incidents. Attention: Member clubs and dive professional members are required to maintain their [...]
AED Available for Loan to OUC Clubs
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 diving events. Recognizing this need, OUC has purchased an AED that clubs can borrow, free of charge, for dive trips or community activities. ... Contact: If your club would like to borrow the AED for an upcoming event, please contact: elaine@underwatercouncil.com AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator which is [...]
OUC 2026 Gas Analyzer Sponsorship Program
Ontario Underwater Council (OUC) OUC offers financial support towards the purchase of an oxygen analyzer for OUC Clubs 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 gas. Gas analysis is a fundamental safety practice—and one OUC is committed to supporting across our diving community. To reinforce this commitment, we are pleased to announce: The 2026 Gas Analyzer Sponsorship Program. To launch the program, OUC is introducing a Club-exclusive phase, giving OUC Clubs the opportunity to participate in the OUC Gas Analyzer Sponsorship [...]
Bulk Sanction Request
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/ .
OUC Guest Diver Program
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 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 OUC Release. Hosting Club must satisfy themselves that the guest is a capable, certified diver. Guest Divers must adhere to the Terms and Conditions of the OUC Liability Insurance Policy and generally accepted safe recreational scuba diving practices. Link to the Guest Diver Program Form Ontario Underwater Council - Guest Diver Program [...]