Artificial Reef - Annapolis Project

Calling all Volunteers July 23rd & 24th !  The Artificial Reef Society of BC Needs Volunteers for Annapolis Project

All hands on deck - the ARSBC needs you!!  HMCS Annapolis!

This 371-foot destroyer has a helicopter deck and hangar plus an exterior Bridge on the upper deck. Planned to be sunk near Vancouver in Howe Sound, the Annapolis is certain to become one of the most unique and popular additions to the fleet of ARSBC artificial reefs on the British Columbia coast.

The Annapolis project is a co-operative effort of the Artificial Reef Society of B.C., W.R. Marine, and the Squamish Nation, with the support of dive shops, dive operators, and divers around Vancouver - and even in the U.S.!  The Annapolis project has seen an incredible amount of support from the dive industry in BC, divers around Vancouver, B.C., Washington State, and some from even further away, but there is still more to do.

We have volunteer outings almost every weekend day (mainly depending on sea conditions in Howe Sound).   We are down to the wire, and if we are to be successful with sinking the ship this year, we need a steady stream of volunteers throughout the summer and early fall.  

We are hosting a big Metals Extraction Recycling Weekend July 23rd & 24th.  BBQ Lunch & Transportation from Horseshoe Bay to where the ship is moored off Gambier will be provided as well as each volunteer who comes out over the weekend will be entered to win a Whites Fusion Drysuit and a set of MK 2 Undergarments!!

If you're interested in joining us, please contact ARSBC Director of Public Relations Deirdre McCracken at dmccracken@artificialreef.bc.ca  You can also visit our website for a full list of tools and info about the project and other ships we have sunk. www.artificialreef.bc.ca

This is a list of What to bring that is already on our website that I was mentioning above- but just FYI - not sure if you would want to post or just put a link to our page:   www.artificialreef.bc.ca

Important Information for Volunteers

All volunteers must be 18 years of age.  Volunteers will not be working with any hazardous materials. Much of the work is dismantling equipment; lifting and staging scrap metal or garbage; removing doors, mirrors, walls, furniture, or wire racks; and, cleaning and sweeping. Some work will require the use of ladders.

You will need to bring:

• clothes that you don't mind getting dirty (note: it's cold inside in winter)
 
• safety-toe or heavy durable boots
 • flashlights and/or headlamps
 
• safety glasses
 
• gloves
 
• lunch, drinks, snacks (although some may be provided)
 
• simple tools are useful; heavier tools are provided.
 
• camera, sun-screen

Recommended tools to bring:

Some basic tools will be provided, however you need to come equipped with your own set for use. The heavier duty the tools the better. If you are coming with a friend - it is fine to share tools.
 

• tool bag or box
• vice grips (2), plumber wrench
• spanner wrench set
• ratchet set
• hammer
• screw driver set
• retractable knife and extra blades
• knee pads are a worth bringing but optional

Safety:
The ARSBC will provide this additional safety gear.
 

• first aid kit
• eye wash
• hand cleaner and dust masks
• water for washing
• disposable suits for fibre glass removal
• hard-hats
• life jackets
• portable washroom facility will be on-board