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Beyond the Byline | Jett & Kathryn Britnell, Third Age Expeditions

Jett & Kathryn Britnell August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Comments are off

Jett and Kathryn Britnell Interview Luxe Beat

“Together they are one of the most remarkable creative partnerships in Luxe Beat’s history, and this interview was long overdue.”

— Sherrie Wilkolaski, Publisher & Editor‑in‑Chief, Luxe Beat Magazine

Every so often, an editor captures the essence of your work with such clarity that it makes you pause. Sherrie’s introduction to our new Luxe Beat Magazine interview did exactly that… distilling our Exploration Society Fellowships, our photography, and the creative path Kathryn and I have walked together.

Sherrie articulated the arc of our professional journey with a grace and generosity that truly resonated. Thank you, Sherrie, for your support, your friendship, and for giving us a platform where our writing and photography can reach a global audience.

Grateful doesn’t quite cover it. This one meant something.

Here is a link to our interview: Here

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Urban Black Bears: Why Winnie Comes to the Hood Published

Jett & Kathryn Britnell May 29, 2026 Comments are off

Kathryn and I wrote a story for our online Third Age Expeditions column titled “Urban Black Bears: Why Winnie Comes to the Hood.” It explores how urban black bears differ from their wild counterparts and how they’ve adapted to living along the edges of human settlement.

We also earned our twenty‑fifth consecutive Editor’s Picks recognition.

Here’s the link: Urban Black Bears Story

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Where Time Stands Still: Ghost Huts of Antarctica

Jett & Kathryn Britnell March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 Comments are off

Where Time Stands Still Jett and Kathryn Britnell

Where Time Stands Still: Ghost Huts of Antarctica

We were over the moon to see our story, “Where Time Stands Still: Ghost Huts of Antarctica,” splashed across a full eight‑page double‑spread in the Fall 2025 issue of The Explorers Journal. There’s a particular magic in holding it in your hands… the printed pages give the words and images a presence that digital can’t quite match.

I’m especially delighted that the editor chose Kathryn’s breathtaking landscape photograph to open the feature. It sets the tone perfectly. And I was standing right next to her when she took the photo.

The Explorers Journal

The Explorers Journal, published by The Explorers Club, continues to distinguish itself… named one of Gear Patrol’s top eight adventure magazines and honoured with Print Magazine’s NYC Design Award. To appear in a publication of this calibre is a thrill for any writer or photographer, and we’re grateful for the opportunity. Even more so, the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received from our fellow Explorers Club members was deeply humbling.

You can download this story: Where Time Stands Still

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Butterflies of the Sea: The Naked Truth About Nudibranchs Published

Jett & Kathryn Britnell June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Comments are off

Our latest column for Third Age Expeditions in Luxe Beat Magazine, titled “Butterflies of the Sea: The Naked Truth About Nudibranchs,” was published this morning. We have also received our 27th consecutive “Editor’s Choice” award from the editor.

The story is here

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Your Most Romantic Table for Two, Please: A Culinary Journey Through Ottawa’s ByWard Market Published

Jett & Kathryn Britnell May 30, 2025June 17, 2025 Comments are off

Our latest column in Luxe Beat Magazine, titled “Your Most Romantic Table for Two, Please: A Culinary Journey Through Ottawa’s ByWard Market,” was published in our Third Age Expeditions column in Luxe Beat Magazine. We also garnered our 26th consecutive “Editor’s Choice” from the editor, who stated it was… “such a lovely piece.”

Kathryn and I have a special fondness for Ottawa’s Byward Market, a place I have known about for decades. My first visit was in 1966, when I was living in Ottawa and was just a kid. My dad took my brother and me there, and we returned home with two pet rabbits. Over the years, I have visited the market independently to shop. Today, it remains one of our favourite spots for dining out whenever we are in our nation’s capital.

Whenever I make dinner reservations or Kathryn and I arrive at a restaurant without one, I always have a signature request: “A romantic table for two, please.” It may seem like a simple request, but it often catches the hostess off guard. Most of the time, the hostess pauses, smiles widely, and then scans the room for the perfect table. If they don’t spot an ideal one, they will wander off to find one.

The story is here

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Scuba Diver Magazine UK Interviews Jett Britnell

Jett & Kathryn Britnell March 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Comments are off

I’m thrilled to have one of my images on the cover of Sport Diver UK magazine, let alone my interview making it as the feature.

There is a link to the magazine here. Here

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“Teamwork in the Depths” Published in Alert Diver

Jett & Kathryn Britnell April 30, 2023May 11, 2023 Comments are off

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Teamwork in the Depths

Our story, “Teamwork in the Depths” is published in the current issue of “Alert Diver Magazine.” Last fall, Stephen Frink, editor of Alert Diver asked if we would author a story given the premise that underwater photographers are increasingly sharing the ocean with equally passionate underwater photographers and there may be fierce competition to compete for a photo op. As Kathryn and I had recently been diving in the Philippines with a large group of underwater photo pros, and while the pressure should have been intense to come home with the very best images, our social media posts implied we were working in a climate of camaraderie, respect, and support for getting the best image… all while not stressing the marine environment. Many thanks to Stephen and his talented team at Alert Diver. The consistently high quality of this publication speaks volumes about their teamwork.

The feedback we have received from our peers says it all for us:

Tanya Griffin Houppermans

“Bravo, Jett and Kathryn! I love that the diving community will see what happens when we work together and help lift each other up. What a great experience that was in the Philippines!”

Vijay Raman

“Thank you Kathryn and Jett for highlighting such an important topic. Proper photo etiquette is a piece that can really define the overall experience for both yourself and all those with you. With that spirit of camaraderie, teamwork and perhaps mentorship when appropriate, everyone comes away with a much richer experience. I know our time together this past summer was very fulfilling to me and I hope I was able to give back a little as well.”

Marty Snyderman

“I certainly agree with all of this!”

Michael Aw

“Good work bro & Kathryn!”

Allison Vitsky Sallmon

“Great to see this topic covered, and a wonderful article:). Congratulations!”

Here is a link to the story online: HERE

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The Philippines: Tripping the Depths Fantastic with Atlantis Dive Resorts

Jett & Kathryn Britnell February 11, 2023 Comments are off

Common lionfish Pterois volitans JETT BRITNELL

The Philippines

Last year, Kathryn and I accepted an invitation from diving legend and Atlantis ImageMakers Ambassador, Marty Snyderman, to fly to the Philippines in August, with an international group of nine other underwater photo pros, to participate in Atlantis ImageMakers 2022, hosted by Atlantis Dive Resorts and Liveaboards, Philippines.

Our collective mission for two weeks between the two resorts, Atlantis Dumaguete and Atlantis Puerto Galera, was to do nothing except come along and… “bring a great attitude, dive safely, and above all have fun!” We did all that, and more. While we were under no obligation to do so… we decided to write a story about it for our adventure column in Luxe Beat Magazine.

Flamboyant cuttlefish Jett Britnell — Flamboyant cuttlefish. Photo by Jett Britnell.

Whatever you give in love… always comes back to you in countless ways.

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MARTINI: The Elixir of Quietude Published in Luxe Beat Magazine

Jett & Kathryn Britnell March 25, 2021July 21, 2021 Comments are off

Olives make a great Martini garnish Jett Britnell

“OMG… I love it! Such a lovely piece.”

~ Sherrie Wilkolaski, Editor in Chief & CEO, Luxe Beat Magazine

We have earned another “Editors Pick” and feature story!

“For the uninitiated, a Martini is a classic cocktail made by blending only two basic ingredients, A London Dry Gin and vermouth. Shake or stir these two spirits together, and garnish with either an olive or a lemon twist, then strain into a chilled Martini cocktail glass. The gin Martini is one of the most elegant and popular mixed alcoholic cocktails on the planet. While the dry gin Martini was popular from around 1910 to 1950, the vodka Martini rose in popularity from the 1950s onward and quickly gained ardent fans. Gin unquestionably remains the more classic traditional spirit as it presents a crisper botanical note. “Vegas Water,” a slang term for shots of vodka, is deemed to be smooth and silkier on the tongue. The debate rages on within the cocktail firmament as to which base spirit is superior in a Martini, but it truly all boils down to being a matter of personal taste.”

MARTINI: The Elixir of Quietude, is our magnum opus… chef-d’œuvre… passionate homage praising the Martini cocktail. A departure from our normal subject matter, but something that was already largely written in our soul from experience. This story is heavy on the word count as we included some martini recipes along with historical content. Drinks all around!

Hammer of the Gods Martini – Photo by Jett Britnell

Link to story here: MARTINI

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Why did you learn to dive and where did your adventure take you?

Jett & Kathryn Britnell July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 Comments are off

“Why did you learn to dive and where did your adventure take you?”

This is the question Shearwater Research, a Canadian company who designs and manufactures technical dive computers and electronic control systems for rebreather manufacturers, asked several well-known figures from the international scuba diving community and the Shearwater team.

Video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erBakhvAADo

Given that we had been experiencing weeks on end with rain here in Vancouver around the time I made this video, I could not film my segment in the great outdoors. So, I chose to wax poetic while seated in the Terra Incognita Explorers Bar at stately Britnell Manor. Enjoy!

Shearwater Research

Mucho thanks to Shearwater Research for their efforts to keep us all connected during this world pandemic. We are all connected!

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