Canadian Army Captain Shares Wild Diving Stories!

In this episode of The Dead Foot Diver Podcast, Curt, the dead foot diver, sits down with Captain Jeremy McDonald from the Canadian Armed Forces and owner of Yellowknife Divers. They discuss Jeremy's extensive diving experience starting from 1994, his initial plans to be a clearance diver, and his fascinating diving adventures across Canada and beyond. Jeremy shares compelling stories, including his amazing find in the St. John River and the heartwarming story of reuniting a woman with a sentimental item. They also delve into Jeremy's efforts in using scuba diving to help veterans cope with PTSD, his transition to the Coast Guard, and the various intriguing projects like hunting for a sunken safe and a historic shipwreck. Dive into this captivating episode filled with remarkable diving tales and insights into the life of a military diver.📢 Check out these great resources:

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00:00 Introduction to the Dead Foot Diver Podcast

00:12 Meet Captain Jeremy McDonald

01:08 Jeremy's Diving Journey Begins

01:42 From Military to Diving Passion

03:34 Starting Yellowknife Divers

04:25 The Serendipitous Dive

08:40 Diving Adventures and TV Show

10:56 Diving in the Arctic

12:21 Impact of Climate Change on Diving

15:52 Using Diving to Combat PTSD

18:17 Military and Diving: A Unique Blend

23:28 Retirement and New Beginnings

34:35 Family and Diving

40:27 Adjusting to Diving with Disabilities

41:03 The Motocross Accident

42:35 Rediscovering the Joy of Diving

44:32 Becoming an Adaptive Dive Buddy

46:10 Technical Diving and Equipment Challenges

57:02 Diving Adventures and Shark Encounters

01:04:51 Life in the Arctic and Future Plans

01:18:57 Conclusion and Farewell