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OF NORTH CAROLINA Pennsylvania’s Hot Spot It’s all about the submarines baby! JANUARY 2012 WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS DIVE LOCALLY Volume 8 Issue 1 $1.95 US/$2.25 Canada The Coolest Type of DivingTheCoolestTypeofDivingTheCoolestTypeofDivingTheCoolestTypeofDiving
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DIVE LOCALLY WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS
JANUARY 2012
Volume 8 Issue 1
$1.95 US/$2.25 Canada
U-BOATSOF NORTH CAROLINA
It’s all about the submarines baby!The Coolest Type of DivingThe Coolest Type of DivingThe Coolest Type of DivingThe Coolest Type of Diving
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Circulation/subscriptions 360-240-1874 Dive News Magazine is committed to promoting the sport of scuba diving in the Northeast and Midwest. We will present a practical, unbiased point of view regarding all aspects of the sport of scuba diving. The Dive News Magazine believes in honesty and integrity in business and will support all efforts related to this. We encourage readers to participate in determining the content of this publication by giving us their opinions on the types of articles they would like to see. We invite letters to the editor, manuscripts and photographs related to diving or diving-related business. Send us
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Publisher’s Note ................................4Incoming Mail ....................................5Northeast Hot News .........................6Activities ............................................7
MONTHLY COLUMNSMidwest Hot News ...........................18Gear Box .........................................28Tropical Dive Directory ...............28-29Dive Directory .............................30-31
MIDWEST DIVES
18 Ice Diving: The Coolest Type of DivingIce diving is a way to take the experience of diving to a new level. As the name implies, dives take place under ice, but result in some of the clearest visibility available. Ice diving is considered an advanced type of diving, because it requires special training. We talked to the pros that ice dive every year about why they go and what pointers they can give to help the curious newbie Ice Diver start the certification process. By Rick Stratton
12 Willow Springs: Pennsylvania’s Hot SpotWillow Springs was a former limestone quarry that fl ooded with water around 1929 – 1930 after large springs were struck creating the lake. It was opened to divers in 1960 by Nathan King who originally developed the site and was a long time operator. Divers can ‘drive’ attractions such as a school bus, fi re truck, cement truck and other vehicles, small plane, caboose or tractor trailer cab although most are rather diffi cult to ‘start’. See why Willow Springs is the well-known local go-to PA dive site for the informal dive group The Thursday Night Irregulars. By Paul L. Miller
TROPICAL DESTINATIONS
► Photos by Warren Lo. The photos were taken earlier this year at Morrison Quarry in Wakefield Quebec just north of Ottawa, Ontario. Warren has been shooting underwater for about 8 years, and has been traveling the globe shooting in a number of exotic locations like Egypt, Papua new Guinea, Truk Lagoon, Philippines, Maldives, Bahamas, Bonaire, San Andreas, Roatan, Cozumel (to name a few). His main focus is cold water wreck photography which he does quite a bit in Ontario. His favorite places are Tobermory, Kingston, Brockville (St. Lawrence), Toronto Harbour. Find out more about Warren Lo at www.warrenlophotography.com
22 U-Boats of North Carolina: It’s all about the submarines baby!Infiltrators. We called them invaders during WWII, but now, they are being infiltrated. Having survived their original purpose, the U Boats off the coast of North Carolina have become popular not only as submerged vessels steeped in history; they are now thriving isolated sea gardens filled with tons of fish and invertebrate life. These vessel remnants offer divers a chance to see history through the wrecks. Don’t miss your chance. By Mike Hughes
I am very excited to bring you this edition. It represents, in a way, all the things that we’re hoping for our business and our industry
in 2012. Like all small businesses, we have been affected by the recession infl uencing our business and, occasionally, even our attitude…
The New Year is about new beginnings. We are hopeful and optimistic about what 2012 will bring. I am expecting positive outcomes and good fortunes this year. We are working hard to create ever-increasing value for our readership and supporters this year. It has been a lot of hard work but that hard work is beginning to pay off.
This year we are doing many new things. Our online edition is growing fast. By offering ALL of our content online each month, we can offer instant access to dive information and update it almost instantly. We are also expanding our E-reader with a larger and more comprehensive software upgrade. The new magazine online will incorporate embedded video and better links to other businesses for our readers and supporters. Our physical edition will have this entire content link with QR codes and Smart Tags so that those readers can get the digital content on their phones – creating a true hybrid product. In all, it will be a better magazine and better reading experience – coming soon to a magazine near you…
Realizing that we are not the only ones innovating, we looked around for similar minded business owners. People who are working hard and have a positive attitude; who are proactively dealing with today’s economy going out and fi nding business wherever and whenever opportunity presents itself. Mike Pederson, owner of Dive Right In Scuba in Plainfi eld, IL has been recognized as an innovator and hard-working guy for many years. His dive store
has grown by 30 percent a year during this recession. He has used a combination of online marketing events, drysuit repairs and activities combined with an aggressive sales culture to enable that growth. According to Mike, “You have to work for it right now,” Mike says. “The business isn’t just going to come to you. You have to actively go out and fi nd it, mine it and work hard to grow it, in order to grow something strong. Just like our forefathers did - it just doesn’t just come to you anymore.” Pretty cool huh!
We applaud the efforts of Mike and similar minded business owners and managers who are coming up with creative and innovative ways to stay strong and customer friendly in this economy. We know with these people in our industry we are in good company. From our dive family to yours, have a happy new year and we’ll see you out diving in 2012.
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HaPPY New Year
Don’t miss the experience!ScubaFest.org
ScubaFestMarch 18-20
Columbus, Ohio
FeaturingSean Fisher, of Mel Fisher’s Treasures
Casino Night Travel Presentations Dive Seminars 8,000 Sq. Ft. of Exhibits
Discover Scuba and More!
More Than $10,000 in Door & Photo Contest Prizes & Silent Auction Items!
Columbus North
This years show, a Pirate theme, will feature Mark Wilde Ramsing PhD, Project Director of the excava-
tion of Blackbeard’s Ship Queen Anne’s Revenge.
Also enjoy our Lunch Buffet and Awards Banquet in the evening, and concurrent Discover Diving
and Discover Rebreather Classes.
The Adventure BeginsFeBruAry 25, 2012
9 am to 10 pm
[email protected] • 612-516-9070
Book your hotel by Feb. 9, 2012 for show discount! Crowne Plaza Hotel, Brooklyn Center, MN
“The business isn’t just going to come to you.
You have to actively go out and fi nd it, mine
it and work hard to grow it, in order to grow
something strong. Just like our forefathers
did - it doesn’t just come to you anymore.”
Mike PedersonDive Right in Scuba
Plainfi eld, ILDive Right in Scuba
Plainfi eld, IL
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Visit www.shipwreckfestival.org
Presented by the Ford Seahorses
in conjunction with the Dossin Great
Lakes Museum
Announcing the date of our
31st Anniversary ShowSaturday, Feb. 25, 2012
Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence BuildingAnn Arbor, MI 48105
A festival celebrating underwater exploration of our Great Lakes maritime history
Tickets just $15
The Dive Patrol, Inc.Presents the 61st edition of
Directed by Alan Budreau; assisted by the EMMY Award winning team of Linda and Kerry Hurd
Junction of routes 495 and 20 • Always FREE PARKING
Available at the door on the day of the show, or in advance by writing to: Cecile Christensen, 2 Ocean Ave (1-H),
Gloucester, MA 01930. Checks payable to The Dive Patrol.
Junction of routes 495 and 20 • Always FREE PARKING
The Boston Scuba ShowFebruary 25, 2012 • 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Holiday Inn and ResortMarlboro, Massachusetts
Available at the door on the day of the show, or in advance Tickets are $20 each
• EMMY AWARD winner JONATHAN BIRD
• Fred Calhoun with a new film, “Egg Rock”, and lively commentary “UNDERSTANDING TECHNICAL DIVING” “THE GENESIS OF VISUAL INSPECTIONS”
• Don Whitehead - Diving Photographer of Massachusetts Bay
• Alex Shure new film: “Saturday Night Ledge”
Featuring:
Applaud the Paul Revere Spike Award to Jerry Shine
FroM FaCeBooK:What’s your dive season?
Mark Vergalito, New Jersey: I dive all year around. As long as the boats are going out! If not, I am sure we would fi nd a shore location.James Matulis, Connecticut: Dive all year ! That’s why drysuits were invented !Michael G. Bakich, Pennsylvania: I usually stop when the water gets hard.Nancy Boucha, Illinois: There are two dive seasons: Local is April through October. Travel season is winter.Ellyn Theisen, Wisconsin: 365 baby! Gotta love the drysuit.Larry Douglas, Missouri: Have Drysuit year round diving !Jim Blay, Indiana: Even with a drysuit, for me it has become Mar-Oct. Local diving, for me, from Nov-Feb is just no fun.
Katrina Ward, Indiana: Just got my drysuit, so the diving season just opened up to year round.Amy Young-Leith, Oregon: The dive season is roughly January 1st through December 31st. :)Bill Harrison, Missouri: This year I’m takin off from Jan 1 - Jan 2. Want a chance to stay out late for New Year’s Eve without early morning drive to the Polar Bear event.Al Pahnke, Wisconsin: It ends when the ice is to thin to walk on, and begins when it is thick enough to walk on.Kathy Bougie, Minnesota: Year round....when it’s frozen over in Minnesota it’s just time to head to warmer waters!Keith D Brooks, Michigan: Anytime I am breathing!!
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RETIRED ARMY SERGEANT OPENING SCUBA DIVE SHOP IN NYRetired Army Sergeant Christopher Letham will open Deep
Down Divers in mid-January in downtown Watertown, NY. Letham is certifi ed through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors and is considering taking a class in teaching scuba diving for the handicapped. Owning a dive shop has been a long time dream. Latham, who currently works as a contractor at Fort Drum, wants to open the scuba shop so he can teach others the sport he loves. The shop will be open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or later on Saturday. For more info call (315) 383-2528.
GET INSTRUCTOR CERTIFIED WITH YOUR GI BILL AT DISCOVERY DIVINGDiscovery Diving is very excited to announce that
after three years of work they have a contract to teach a PADI Scuba program for the military that would take someone from an open water diver through a Divemaster certifi cation over a four month period. This program is unique in that it is eligible for the Military Tuition Assistance program. They also have almost completed the process of offering a PADI Instructor Program eligible for the GI Bill. If you are in the military or have friends who are, please check out the website at www.DiscoveryDiving.com for full details.
VOTE TO PROTECT LOBSTERS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE IN 2012
Now is the time to make your voices heard about the proposed New Hampshire lobster bill coming up for a vote in 2012. The proposed bill is to allow recreational taking of lobsters and the hearing on the bill will begin in January. The Bill will allow divers to take limited
amounts of lobsters at any given time. If divers act responsibly they can prove to the state that the taking of lobsters will be done within the guidelines established. For more info on the issue or the effort to get divers to represent on the issue visit www.diversdendiveshop.com.
NEW YEAR’S DAY CHAMPAGNE DIVEThe Buzzard Bay Dive Center’s 9th Annual New
Year’s Day Champagne Dive took place on Sunday, Jan. 1. Divers were challenged to fi nd bottles of chilled champagne off of the docks of the Stonebridge Marina conveniently located across the street from the Dive Center. Prizes will also be awarded to the divers returning to shore with the most unique piece of trash. Along with bragging rights Divers received a T-Shirt for their fortitude. Hot, belly warming chowder and chili were provided and served by “The Stone Bridge Bistro” following the dive. For more info call 508-291-SCUBA (7282) or visit www.buzzardsbaydivecenter.com.
ANNUAL FROZEN FIN DIVE The National Aquatic Service held their annual “Frozen
Fin Dive” Jan. 1 and scuba divers from the central New York area will gather together and celebrate the coming of the New Year in Skaneateles Lake. This year will be NAS’s 21st offi cial year of celebrating in the crisp, clear, clean waters of Skaneateles Lake. Divers will enjoy their 1st scuba dive of the year while spectators cheer the divers on to get into the frigid waters. Sign up prior to the event by emailing; [email protected]. For more info visit
www.NationalAquatic.com.
2012 REBREATHER & ADVANCED DIVING TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPThere will be a 2012 Rebreather & Advanced Diving Technology workshop held Feb.
4. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. The event is hosted at the Coastal Institute Building, University of Rhode Island’s Center of Excellence in Undersea Technology. It is sponsored by Ocean Opportunity Inc. This 2012 event will have presentations by regional professionals, new technologies on display, and opportunities for networking. For more info visit www.oceanopportunity.com.
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JAN.21-22ADVENTURES IN TRAVEL EXPO
Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, NJwww.adventureexpo.com
TBD JAN.LONG ISLAND’S SCUBA FLEA MARKET
Lindenhurst, NYwww.scubafl ea.com
FEB. 2561ST THE BOSTON SCUBA SHOWHoliday Inn & Resort, Marlboro, Mass.
www.easy-diver.com/2012BostonScubaShow.htm
FEB. 1925TH SUPER SCUBA FLEA MARKET
Toms River, [email protected]
MAR. 23-2536TH BENEATH THE SEA
Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, NJwww.beneaththesea.org
WINNERS OF OCEAN ART PHOTO COMPETITION ANNOUNCED
The 2nd Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, organized by the Underwater Photography Guide, announced its winners for 2011. The Ocean Art Photo Competition represents entrants from over fi fty countries. Over $82,000 worth of prizes were awarded to 52 underwater photographers. There are at least 4 winners in each of 12 categories. The Best of Show was a stunning wide-angle photograph of several manta rays, taken by Tobias Friedrich of Germany. Winning photos can be seen at www.uwphotographyguide.com
BENEATH THE WAVES FILM FESTIVAL GOES TO NORFOLK IN 2012
The Beneath the Waves Film Festival will take place March 21-24 in Norfolk, VA. Instead of showing fi lms concurrently with the normal poster sessions, there will be a special evening devoted to fi lms only. Selected fi lms will be shown March 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Nauticus IMAX Theatre.
The evening will feature the screening of a collection of top 2012 fi lms, engaging fi lmmaker/researcher discussions, and audience participation. Food and beverages will be served during the fi lm festival. This year will also mark the initiation of the Beneath the Waves “Shore Dive Series.” These mini-fi lm festivals will showcase a handful of 2012 fi lms at various community theatres across the country. For more info visit www.beneaththewavesfi lmfest.org
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JANUARYJan 5: North Shore Frogmen, 8 p.m.,
Palmers Cove Yacht Club, Salem, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com
Jan 5: Olney SCUBA Adventure Dive Club, 7 p.m., Olney Swim Center, Olney, MD. www.olneyscubaadventures.pages.qpg.com
Jan 6: Deep Six Divers meeting, 7 p.m., Inland Divers, Leicester, MA. [email protected]
Jan 10: Indian Valley Divers, 6:30 p.m., Indian Valley Dive Shop, Harleysville, PA. www.indianvalleyscuba.com
Jan 10: Dive Club of Rhode Island, 7 p.m., Giant Stride Dive Shop, Warwick, RI. groups.yahoo.com/group/DiveClubRhodeIsland/
Jan 10: MetroWest Dive Club, 8 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, Natick, MA. www.mwdc.org
Jan 10: SeConn Skin Divers, 7:30 p.m., Olympic Pizza, Norwichtown, CT. www.seconndivers.org
Jan 11: NYC Sea Gypsies, 7 p.m., McGees Irish Pub, New York, NY. www.seagypsies.org
Jan 12: Maine-iac Divers Club, 6:30 p.m., Maine Divers Scuba Center, Portland, ME. www.main-iacdivers.com
Jan 12: North Shore Frogmen meeting, 8 p.m., Palmers Cove Yacht Club, Salem, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com
Jan 13: Fathom Divers Dive Club meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Post #7916, Occoquan, VA. www.fathomdivers.org
Jan 13: The Atlantis Rangers Dive Club meeting, 8 p.m., Odiorne State Park, Rye, NH. www.atlantisranger.org
Jan 18: In Too Deep Dive Club, 7 p.m., Don Antonio’s Bar & Restaurant, Union, NJ. (908) 687-7020
Jan 18: Long Island Divers Association, 8 p.m., Brookhaven Town Community Center, Blue Point, NY. www.lidaonline.com
Jan 18: New England Aquarium Dive Club, 6:30 p.m., New England Aquarium, Boston, MA. www.neadc.org
Jan 19: North Shore Frogmen Club Picnic, Stage Fork Park, Gloucester, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com
Jan 19: Pioneer Valley Dive Club, 7 p.m., At the Water’s Edge, Westfi eld, PA. www.lovetodive.com/pioneer_valley_dive_club.html
Jan 19: United Divers of Central Mass, 7 p.m., Slattery’s Back Room, Fitchburg, MA. www.uniteddivers.org
Jan 21: Aquatic Voyagers Scuba Club of NY, 1 p.m., Gym at Guy R. Brewer & Liberty, Jamaica, NY. www.avscdivers.org
Jan 21-22: Adventures in Travel Expo, New York Metro, Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, NJ. www.adventureexpo.com
Jan 26: North Shore Frogmen Club Picnic, Stage Fork Park, Gloucester, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com
Jan 26: The Gillmen Club, 7:30 p.m., Marco Polo, East Hartford, CT. www.gillmen.org
Jan 30: Divers Anonymous Scuba Dive Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Mario’s Restaurant, Clifton, NJ. www.angelfi re.com/nj4/divers
FEBRUARYFeb 1: Hammerheads Dive Club, 7 p.m.,
Salty Dogs Eats & Drinks, Virginia Beachy, VA. www.fl ickr.com/groups/ldc_hammerheads
Feb 1: Mass Bay Divers, 7 p.m., South Shore Divers, Weymouth, MA. massbaydivers.com
Feb 2: North Shore Frogmen, 8 p.m., Palmers Cove Yacht Club, Salem, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com
Feb 2: Olney SCUBA Adventure Dive
Club, 7 p.m., Olney Swim Center, Olney, MD. www.olneyscubaadventures.pages.qpg.com
Feb 3: Deep Six Divers meeting, 7 p.m., Inland Divers, Leicester, MA. [email protected]
Feb 7: Central Maine Muck Divers, 7 p.m. Ground Round Restaurant, Augusta, ME. www.cmmd.org
Feb 7: Monadnock Divers Club, 7:30 p.m. The Pub Restaurant, Keene, NH. www.monadnockdivers.org
Feb 7: South Jersey Dive Club, 7 p.m. The Taproom on West Crystal Ave, Haddon Township, NJ. www.sjdiveclub.com
Feb 7: South Shore Neptunes Skin Diver’s Club, 7 p.m., Quincy Emergency Management Dive Team Headquarters, Quincy, MA. www.southshoreneptunes.org
Feb 7: The Dive Club, 8:30 p.m., Molly Malone’s Bayshore, NY. www.thediveclub.com
Feb 7: The Innerspace Explorers Dive Club, 7 p.m., On the Border Restaurant, Rocky Hill, CT. www.innerspaceexplorers.org
Feb 8: NYC Sea Gypsies, 7 p.m., McGees Irish Pub, New York, NY. www.seagypsies.org
Feb 9: Maine-iac Divers Club, 6:30 p.m., Maine Divers Scuba Center, Portland, ME. www.main-iacdivers.com
Feb 9: North Shore Frogmen meeting, 8 p.m., Palmers Cove Yacht Club, Salem, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com
Feb 10: Fathom Divers Dive Club meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Post #7916, Occoquan, VA. www.fathomdivers.org
Feb 10: The Atlantis Rangers Dive Club meeting, 8 p.m., Odiorne State Park, Rye, NH. www.atlantisranger.org
Feb 14: Indian Valley Divers, 6:30 p.m., Indian Valley Dive Shop, Harleysville, PA. www.indianvalleyscuba.com
JANUARYJan 5: Buccaneers Dive Club, 7
p.m., Edwardo’s Pizza, Wheeling, IL. tinyurl.com/bucaneersdiveclub
Jan 5: Columbus Sea Nags Scuba Diver meeting, 8 p.m., Plank’s Restaurant, Columbus, OH. www.seanags.com.
Jan 5: Extreme Sports Dive Club, 6:30 p.m., Extreme Sports Scuba, Joplin, MO. www.extremesportsscuba.com
Jan 5: Kansas City Frogman Club, Inc., 7 p.m., Skin N Scuba, Independence, MO. www.kcfrogman.com
Jan 9: Circleville Landsharks Dive Club, Gibby’s Restaurant, Circleville, OH. www.circlevillelandsharks.com
Jan 10: Buckeye Divers meeting, 8 p.m. Tommy’s Pizza, Arlington, OH
Jan 10: Deep Blue Divers meeting, 7 p.m. Chicagoland Scuba, Lake Zurich, IL. www.deepbluedivers.com
Jan 10: Neptune’s Dive Club, 7 p.m., Green Bay, WI. www.neptunesdiveclub.com
Jan 11: Aqua Amigos Scuba Club meeting, 8 p.m. Euclid Family YMCA, Euclid OH. www.aquaamigos.com
Jan 11: Four Lakes Scuba Club, 7:30 p.m., Babe’s American Grill, Madison, WI. fourlakesscubaclub.dot5hosting.com.
Jan 12: Stingray Dive Club, 6:30 p.m., Bullseye Bar, Lee’s Summit, MO. www.tdscuba.com/stingray_dive_club
Jan 17: Kittyhawk Dive Club meeting, Elsa’s Restaurant, Centerville, OH.
Jan 18: Great Lakes Aquanauts, 7 p.m., Location Varies, Farmington, MI.
www.greatlakesaquanauts.orgJan 19: Gavia Scuba Club meeting, 7:30 p.m.,
Twin Dragons Restaurant, West Chester, OH Jan 24: The Triton Dive Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Gieuseppe’s Restaurant, Des Plaines, IL. www.thetritons.com
Jan 25: Amigos Aqua Scuba Club, 8 p.m. Euclid Family YMCA, Euclid, OH. www.aquaamigos.com
Jan 25: Canadian Sport Divers Scuba Club, 7:30 p.m., Canadian Sport Subs Dive Shop, Belleville, Ontario, Canada. home.cogeco.ca/~csdivers/
Jan 28-29: Adventures in Travel Expo, Donald E. Stephans Convention Center, Chicago, IL. www.adventureexpo.com
FebruaryFeb 1: AquaMasters meeting, 8:30
p.m., Lakewood YMCA, Lakewood, OH. www.aquamastersofl akewood.freeservers.com
Feb 1: DiveQuest Scuba Club meeting, 7 p.m., Valparaiso Public Library, Valparaiso, IN. www.divequestscuba.org.
Feb 2: Buccaneers Dive Club, 7 p.m., Edwardo’s Pizza, Wheeling, IL. tinyurl.com/bucaneersdiveclub
Feb 2: Columbus Sea Nags Scuba Diver meeting, 8 p.m., Plank’s Restaurant, Columbus, OH. www.seanags.com.
Feb 2: Extreme Sports Dive Club, 6:30 p.m., Extreme Sports Scuba, Joplin, MO. www.extremesportsscuba.com
Feb 2: Kansas City Frogman Club, Inc., 7 p.m., Skin N Scuba, Independence, MO. www.kcfrogman.com
Feb 7: Michigan Seasnoopers, 7:30 p.m. Detroit, MI. E-mail for site [email protected]
Feb 8: Aqua Amigos Scuba Club meeting, 8 p.m. Euclid Family YMCA, Euclid OH. www.aquaamigos.com
Feb 8: Four Lakes Scuba Club, 7:30 p.m., Babe’s American Grill, Madison, WI. fourlakesscubaclub.dot5hosting.com.
Feb 9: Stingray Dive Club, 6:30 p.m., Bullseye Bar, Lee’s Summit, MO. www.tdscuba.com/stingray_dive_club
Feb 13: Circleville Landsharks Dive Club, Gibby’s Restaurant, Circleville, OH. www.circlevillelandsharks.com
Feb 14: Buckeye Divers meeting, 8 p.m. Tommy’s Pizza, Arlington, OH
Feb 14: Deep Blue Divers meeting, 7 p.m. Chicagoland Scuba, Lake Zurich, IL. www.deepbluedivers.com
Feb 14: Neptune’s Dive Club, 7 p.m., Green Bay, WI. www.neptunesdiveclub.com
Feb 15-19: 46th Annual Duluth Boat Sports Travel and RV Show, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Burnsville, MN. www.shamrockprod.com
Feb 15: Great Lakes Aquanauts, 7 p.m., Location Varies, Farmington, MI. www.greatlakesaquanauts.org
Feb 16: Gavia Scuba Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Twin Dragons Restaurant, West Chester, OH Feb 21: Kittyhawk Dive Club meeting, Elsa’s Restaurant, Centerville, OH.
Feb 22: Amigos Aqua Scuba Club, 8 p.m. Euclid Family YMCA, Euclid, OH. www.aquaamigos.com
Feb 24-26: Toronto Outdoor Show, Scuba World, International Centre, Toronto, ON. www.nationalevent.com
Feb 25: The Triton Dive Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Gieuseppe’s Restaurant, Des Plaines, IL. www.thetritons.com
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For the last couple of years we have had the privilege of providing diving services to the Sturgeon Tracking Project, managed by
PhD candidate Keith Dunton under the supervision of Professor Mike Frisk of the School of Marine And Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University. At the outset, the project was relatively small in scope, with 21 acoustic receivers mounted on the seabed off of the south shore of western Long Island. These receivers tracked the movements of the protected Atlantic Sturgeon. By surgically implanting acoustic transmitters into carefully captured Sturgeon, much could be learned about the migratory patterns of the fi sh, hopefully helping scientists as they plan a course of action to help protect their dwindling population.
Following initial success in the project, the decision was made to vastly increase its scope. With the help of funding from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) State Wildlife
Grant Program, additional receivers have been located off of the coast of northern New Jersey, and preparations are being made to deploy receivers at various locations along the southern coast of Long Island and along the coast of New Jersey all the way down to Delaware, 120 in all. With this increased coverage, it is hoped that a much more complete picture can be established of Atlantic Sturgeon migration. This equipment is also a part of a larger network of scientists working collaboratively up and down the east coast and Canada to monitor the movements of a variety of fi sh species.
So what does this have to do with diving? Typically, projects such as this deploy expensive electronics on the seabed with little more than a small foam buoy the mark the position. As a result, a signifi cant number of receivers are lost forever, requiring expensive replacements, but more important, the data that is lost with them can never be replaced. In this project, the receivers are mounted in 700 lb. concrete pedestals with a buoy system. Even if the buoys are lost to the weather or passing boats, the pedestals tend to stay in place, allowing divers to locate them quickly using proprietary search techniques developed by us specifi cally for this program. To date we have had virtually no loss of electronics, or data, over the course of the project.
On December 10-12 2011 we deployed to retrieve, maintain and inspect the receivers currently in place around New York Harbor. We boarded the Research Vessel Seawolf, an 80 ft. steel trawler operated by SoMAS, under the command of Captain Steven Cluett, with Ed Witkowski and Brian Gagliardi as crew. Our scientists included Keith Dunton, Josh Zacharias and oceanographic technician Mark Wiggins, with Bill Pfeiffer and Steve Neumann as divers. We were fortunate to enjoy incredible weather for the trip, with fl at seas, bright sunshine and moderate temperatures for the duration. We were able to achieve all of our objectives, swapping out all of the receivers so that the old ones could be brought back to Stony Brook University for maintenance, along with replacing some of the buoy systems that had fallen victim to the elements. In addition to incredible weather we enjoyed the consummate professionalism of the captain and crew, including their home cooked meals from the galley. Serious meals, like a roasted stuffed turkey with all of the trimmings. Who says that you have to “rough it” at sea? ■
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In our fi rst installment, we discussed the circumstances surrounding our involvement with Katco Media, the Hollywood production
company responsible for the docudrama “Shattered Hopes: The True Story of The Amityville Murders”. We had agreed to assist them in attempting to locate a murder weapon that they believed had been disposed of in a body of water some 37 years ago.
The fi rst step would be an examination of local ordinances to determine the legality of performing dive operations at the site. Finding no obvious restrictions, we used satellite imagery to assist us in defi ning our search area, basically covering the entire area that an adult male could conceivably throw a pistol from a bulkhead. With our search area plotted, it was time to go to the site and survey the conditions that would affect a full scale search, such as access to the water, tide and current, depth, obstructions and bottom type. We found relatively easy access to the canal from a bulkhead with about 5 feet of water, and typically dark canal water. Not really the nicest place to
dive, but we were well prepared with hazmat suits courtesy of John Drewniak at Whites Diving, and full-face masks with wireless comm courtesy of Jerry Barrett at Air and Gas Technologies.
Our plan was to do a quick bottom survey of the entire search area with tethered divers using a “dock walk” pattern. In this manner we could cover the entire search area with little risk of the divers becoming disoriented in the dark water. The divers were guided around the entire search area and stopped every few feet to report depth and bottom conditions. They also used 3 foot long probes marked in 6 inch increments to measure the thickness of the mud and silt at each location. Topside support personnel used this information to create a detailed underwater map of the search area, an invaluable tool for a future full scale search.
By the end of the day we were able to report the following conditions; the search area was approximately 125 by 75 feet. The water depth ranged from 5 feet at the bulkhead to approximately 9 feet at a distance of 75 feet, with a smooth, gradual slope. Visibility was practically non-existent. Other than a single dock piling, there were no major obstructions on the site. The bottom consisted of silt over harder mud, with the silt ranging from 9 inches in most areas to a few spots over 3 feet thick. The underlying mud went as deep as we could reach with our probes. Obviously, after 37 years, our murder weapon is going to be buried deep in the mud along with a lot of other junk. It’s time to start looking for some sophisticated electronics if we’re going to get this job done!
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announced today: “After years of listening to requests from Exhibitors to create a Dealer Day for professional buyers at the show, beginning with the Beneath the Sea show of 2012 Friday, March 23 will be set-aside and known as Dealer Day.
Present exhibitors at the show, on learning of the decision, voiced strong approval and support for this initiative on the part of Beneath the Sea. Many Exhibitors come to Beneath the Sea to add the dramatic dimension of the New York Metro Market
to their sales efforts, in recognizing this and encouraging regional professionals to come to the show to do their business in person, Beneath the Sea adds important support to both the manufacturing and resort sides of the industry.
When asked for further comment, Zig said that he “…and the Board of Trustees agreed that in the economic times facing our nation it was the responsibility of Beneath the Sea to step-forward with any and every support it had at its command. On examination, Dealer Day at Beneath the Sea, bringing together men and women to
do business, was the most practical solution. The nation want’s to work, we at Beneath the Sea will provide our small contribution to that ethic.”
If Zig had a pause in bringing this idea to life, that reservation left when one of the Exhibitors wrote back: “Allow me to express my true appreciation for this. I feel it will greatly benefi t my dealer base as we can spend some time in the trade mode before the consumer show begins.”
Beneath the Sea, March 23,24,25,2012 at the Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, New Jersey ■
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The Boston Sea Rovers are known throughout the world as the Dive Club that can proudly boast ownership of “The Longest
Running Underwater Show on Earth”. For nearly sixty years, the Sea Rovers have used their weekend dive show to help raise awareness of the marine environment, and they are presently busy getting ready for their 58th Annual International Clinic, scheduled for March 9-11, 2012. This year the show will be held once again at the Coco Keys Resort and Hotel, Danvers, MA (formerly the Crowne Plaza Hotel), a great destination hotel with a huge, 65,000 s.f. indoor water park that is a perfect place to bring the family to.
The overall theme of the show this year highlights exploration and conservation of the planet’s water and marine environments and its’ inhabitants, and as such you do not have to be a diver to truly enjoy yourself at the show. The weekend long event includes an exhibit hall featuring the largest display of exotic marine travel, local and national diving equipment and services in New England all year, and with a pool on site, they are also offering an opportunity for all non-divers to try scuba diving for free.
Throughout Saturday and Sunday, invited speakers from around the world will be sharing their latest photographs and fi lm footage on topics covering all aspects of the ocean environment, including breathtaking footage from brand new dive destinations, new shipwreck discoveries, the latest developments in underwater photography and videography, the latest breakthroughs in science and dive medicine, ecological breakthroughs, and much more.
A cornerstone of each weekend event is the Saturday Evening Film Festival, long regarded as one of the most respected fi lm festivals in the underwater world. In fact, it is believed that more speakers, projects, and important developments related to diving and undersea exploration and development have been premiered at a Sea Rover Film Festival, than in any other marine-related event in the world. In past years, some of these premier events included hearing US Navy scientist, and Sea Rover Diver of the Year, Dr. George Bond talk about the radical concept of saturation diving (Jacques Cousteau, himself a Sea Rover, came to Boston just to hear this talk).
During the 1957 Clinic, a young diver by the name of Peter Gimbel shared some of his images and related his experiences obtained just months earlier while being the fi rst diver to ever visit the sunken remains of the luxury liner Andrea Doria.
Dr. Robert Ballard, himself a Sea Rover, has premiered footage from many of his legendary discoveries at a Clinic, including footage from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Deep Sea Vents, and incredible images from the Titanic, the battleship Bismarck, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, and the wreck of John F. Kennedy’s PT-109. Just last year, Dr. Ballard premiered footage from one of his most recent expeditions to the Black Sea, where he and his team have discovered and excavated ancient shipwrecks in the highly-preserving bottom waters.
For this year’s fi lm festival, the Sea Rovers are proud to announce that National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry will be hosting the event as Master of Ceremonies. In addition to sharing some of his breathtaking images, Brian will be introducing cinematographer Rick Rosenthal, BBC cameraman Michael Pitts, legendary cave explorer Jill Heinerth, and exotic travel expert Nancy McGee.
To fi nd out more information regarding the legendary fi lm festival, or any other aspect of the weekend full of education, exploration, and conservation, please visit our website, www.bostonsearovers.com ■
Dr. Bob Ballard (L) shares some dive tales with fellow deep sea explorer Peter Gimbel, the first man to ever dive on the Andrea Doria. In 1982, Peter, and his wife, Elga Andersen Gimbel (back
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The TNI’s (Thursday Night Irregulars) are not a dive club or formalized group of any kind
but just an informal group of friendly divers who enjoy local diving on Thursday evenings at Willow Springs Park near Richland PA and encourage local divers to participate. Some of us are more irregular than others. Some of the group tends to dive irregularly every week, some every other week and yet others as the schedule or mood strikes. The group has been diving Willow Springs for many years on Thursday evenings. It is somewhat uncertain of the origin of the name Thursday Night Irregulars or TNI’s for short. Some thought it was from a former park owner while others thought it originated within the group. The group evolves with departures, newbies and many individuals who have continued to be part of the group for many years.
Willow Springs was a former limestone quarry that fl ooded with water around 1929 – 1930 after large springs were struck creating the lake. It was opened to divers in 1960 by Nathan King who originally developed the site and was a long time operator. A memorial to Mr. King rests by
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the quarry’s edge. It is a well-known local PA dive site with many underwater attractions. Some are original to the site such as a large iron steam shovel that couldn’t be removed in time, railroad tracks that are now used for navigating the bottom and a wooden underwater staircase. Many are connected by lines for ease of navigation.
Divers can ‘drive’ attractions such as a school bus, fi re truck, cement truck and other vehicles, small plane, caboose or tractor trailer cab although most are rather diffi cult to ‘start’. Perhaps too much water in the carburetors? They can dive on ‘ship wrecks’such as the 72 foot former fi shing trawler, Quest, and assorted other boats, explore a suspended air fi lled milk truck tanker and, if nature calls, stop by the two seater outhouse.
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The TNI’s have included, over the years, a diverse assortment of divers ranging from seasoned tech divers and rebreather users to novices just looking to build their skills and experience. They come from many different walks of life and professions. This serves as a great time to keep your skills from getting rusty, hone your skills and practice compass navigation and buoyancy, tryout new gear and confi gurations or just get wet. The group dives year round and some of the members dive throughout the winter and have been known to meet in the snow and inclement weather. At that time of the year, be sure to keep moving after exiting the dive so as not to freeze fast to the wooden dock! The group has participated in other events at the park including a TNI initiated underwater egg hunt, underwater pumpkin carvings (usually sponsored by local dive shop Scuba Venture) and the annual Polar Bear dive on New Year’s Day (along with a swim) sponsored by the park but Thursday night diving remains the TNIs focus.
The ‘lobster shack’ next to the ‘lobster dock’ provides a refuge from the weather. The world’s largest woodstove, as it is known, creates a toasty atmosphere during cold weather to thaw out and change. Picnic tables inside and outside
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provide a place to relax and eat. TNI’s often bring and share refreshments after the dive which provides time for fellowship to discuss nothing other than “diving”. There is a lot to be learned from other people’s experiences in diving. Over the years, the group has helped with adding larger underwater attractions, along with swim throughs, platforms, and smaller items such as a patio table and chairs complete with dishware. Recently, a number of small statuary were rescued from a lawn and placed at strategic locations on the bottom. Due to recent unusual flooding conditions throughout the park created by tropical storm Lee, some members pitched in to help clean up, scrub and check out underwater lines and attractions for safety.
Late spring, summer and early fall are enjoyable times for a relaxing evening dive with plenty of light while the dives during the rest of the year end as, or begin with, night dives. A perfect ending to the dive evening is when the moon is shining on the water with the stars lighting the sky. If you’re looking to get wet and are a little irregular like the rest of us, come on out and join the fun. The dive park is owned and operated by Tom and Joya Morrissey. For more information on diving the park and dive arrangements, contact Willow Springs Park at 717-866-5801 or check out their website at www.willowspringspark.com.
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NEPTUNE BANQUET TO FEATURE MARITIME GHOST TALESThe 2012 Neptune Banquet will be held 5:30 p.m. on
Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Sports Corner in De Pere, WI. For those planning on another Packer Superbowl, the 11th is the Saturday after the Feb. 5 Superbowl date. This years’ featured speaker will be Great Lakes Author Frederick Stonehouse. He will present “Lake Michigan Maritime Ghost Tales Ghosts, Shipwrecks & Mysteries”. There will also be a silent auction during the event. Please donate your professional services this year for the auction. For more info contact Brian by e-mailing [email protected] or calling (731) 866-9519.
A NEW DIVE MAP FOR SHIPWRECKS NOW AVAILABLEMike and Georgann Wachter have a new 36” x 24”
laminated “Shipwrecks of Lake Erie” chart now available. This artistic chart provides accurate GPS locations, paintings of vessels as they sit today, and images of ships before they sank. Many new wreck locations are included in the 305 map sites listed. It makes a great wall hanging or can be used as a reference by divers and fi shermen. For more info visit www.eriewrecks.com.
DIVEMASTER BERNARD S. BLOOM PASSES
Bernard Stanley Bloom, a local Divemaster has passed away. Bloom was ill for some time. He passed on Nov. 14, at his winter home in Stuart, Florida with his wife Jeraldene at his side. Bloom was a proud and respected member of 55 years in the Chicago Local 1185 Carpenter’s Union and a member of Underwater Archaeology Society of Chicago. He was also a member of the Neptune Nimrods of Green Bay and Outings Club of Chicago. He loved and
lived diving and boating for over 50 years and was Divemaster of the raising of “Mystery Ship” Alvin Clark from the waters of Green Bay in 1969. In lieu of fl owers, contributions may be made to Chromosome-18 Registry and Research Society in the name of Eric Josefson, Jr. at www.chromosome18.org. Celebration of Life gatherings will be held at a later date, sometime in the spring in Fox Lake IL and Sturgeon Bay, WI.
18TH ANNUAL SHIPWRECKS SYMPOSIUM OFFERS MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONSThe Niagara Divers’ Association will present a one-day
symposium on shipwrecks featuring multimedia presentations with internationally renowned speakers from both the United States and Canada. The 18th Annual Shipwrecks Symposium will be held March 31 beginning 9 a.m. at Centennial High School in Welland, Ontario. This year the event will have eight primary multimedia presentations including, Tom Wilson as Master of Ceremonies, Jill Heinerth presenting, “Shooting in Challenging Environments Ben’s Vortex” Cris Kohl and Joan Forsberg presenting “Exploring Canada’s Great Lakes Shipwrecks”, Robert Osborne presenting, “The Battle of Bell Island” as well as Jack Papes with “Lake Michigan’s Western Shore”, Dave Trotter and the “Mysteries Uncovered; Mysteries Solved”, David VanZandt presenting “The Sultan: Cleveland’s Grindstone Wreck” and Georgann and Mike Wachter sharing “Tiller Steered Virgin Shipwreck”. On-line registration now available. For more info visit www.niagaradivers.com.
OUTDOOR + ADVENTURE TRAVEL SHOW EQUALS FUNThe U.S. Commercial Service of the
Embassy of the United States of America has partnered with Caneast Shows in promoting the Outdoor + Adventure Travel Show to be held at the new CE Centre in Ottawa, Canada from March 17-18. This will be an opportunity to pursue prospects in Canada by exhibiting
destination packages in the “U.S. Adventure Travel Zone.” The Outdoor + Adventure Travel show will also have an area dedicated to promoting adventure products, and the U.S. Commercial Service can assist with introductions to Canadian agents, distributors and retail outlets. For more info visit www.outdooradventureshow.ca.
INTERNATIONAL LEGENDS OF DIVING HONORS RAMON NUNEZ, SR.
Dr. Jose Jones, a Legend of Diving, presented the ILD Giant Stride Award to Ramon Nunez, Sr. on Dec. 3 to recognize Nunez’s contributions to the world of diving. As the fi rst native of Belize to be certifi ed as a diver, Nunez enjoyed the privilege of serving as guide to Jacques Cousteau and the crew of the Calypso during their famous trip to the Blue Hole. Portage Quarry congratulates Ramon on his honor. For more info visit www.internationallegendsofdiving.com or www.portagequarry.com.
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Roll cameras! Our World-Underwater is showcasing a two-day fi lm festival at this year’s show Feb. 17 – 19 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois,
just outside Chicago. This year some of the best shooters and producers in world will get together to display their work to a packed audience.
Friday night is dedicated to shipwrecks. This year’s festival will include some HD footage of Truk Lagoon from veteran shooters Michael Salvarezza and Christopher Weaver who have shot footage from the arctic to the caves of Mexico. Professional cameraman Rick Morris will also premiere a piece on the struggles and triumphs of a wounded Iraqi veteran on his road to recovery.
Subsea explorer Dr. Phil Nuytten will emcee Friday evening. Dr. Nuytten is the inventor of the NEWTSUIT and has worked from punching out saturation dives as a commercial diver to working with Hollywood greats like James Cameron. As emcee, Dr. Nuytten will introduce a stunning piece from fi ve high school students who worked with Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary in the discovery and fi lming of two new shipwrecks.
Friday will also include work from shipwreck hunter David Trotter exploring three-shipwrecks in Lake Huron and Jim & Pat Stayer with a piece focusing on the “plane wreck” of a Tuskegee airman’s P-39 Aircobra.
Saturday evening’s fi lm festival will center on the marine environment. Legendary photographer Ernie Brooks will host the evening’s events and provide the audience with a presentation of Our World. Emmy award winner Jonathan Bird and internationally acclaimed fi lmmaker Leandro Blanco will headline the evening. Leandro will present a vignette of his lifelong passion of diving. Jonathan will offer a look at one of his 24 new segments for his award winning public television program Jonathan Bird’s Blue World.
Our World-Underwater Award Recipient Dr. Nuytten will present “A Personal Journey” and Danielle Alary and Michel Gilbert, recipients of the Canadian Diving Achievement Award, will share their piece My Coral Garden.
Our World-Underwater will offer the work of Annie Crawley on hammerheads and Rick Morris’s piece on the Philippines, Alien Anilao. Partners Bill Fisher and Joe Romeiro will offer a look at the blue water environment in Azul. Saturday evening will also feature the work of Kathy Johnson and Greg Lashbrook and their piece Freshwater Booty.
Whether your interest lay in the shallows of the Caribbean or the clear cold deep water wrecks of the Great Lakes, the Our World-Underwater and its fi lm festivals are not to be missed. ■
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By Rick StrattonPublisher, Dive News Network
Ice diving is a way to take the experience of diving to a new level. As the name implies,
dives take place under ice, but result in some of the clearest visibility available. Ice diving is considered an advanced type of diving, because it requires special training. The diver is literally held to one exit point which is the same point where he or she came in.
Perry Smith of GNS Watersports in Tobermory, Canada trains people to ice dive every year. “It really depends on the year and the amount of ice we get but most years we end up training quite a few divers to ice dive,” says Smith.
“It is diving in what is referred to as an enclosed environment so it does take some different training than regular diving.” Smith says that he gets all types of people wanting to try this extreme type of diving and he says he does understand the draw.
“You can’t beat the beauty of the water,” says Smith. “The cold tends to clear the
water and the visibility can be amazing.” Special training includes learning a
number of things about ice itself, how it forms, how to recognize unsafe conditions, what it means to practice proper dive site preparation as well as what the equipment requirements are.
Matt Mandziuk of Dan’s Dive Shop, Canada’s oldest PADI 5 star training facility, is located in St. Catherine’s and he says understanding the special precautions one has to take for ice diving is three quarters the battle.
“A diver has to be tethered for instance,” Mandzuik says. “You can’t dive under the ice without being tied off because it is easy to get disoriented if visibility is compromised or diver is caught in a current and drifts too far, suddenly you fi nd that you can’t fi nd the way out. Having the tether ensures that you can guide out by the line or, if need be, someone can pull you out.”
Mandziuk who is a second generation dive shop owner says that they do a lot of
their ice diving in January and February. “I train a lot of people and I always tell them that they should dive in a drysuit although there are some dive shops who say you can still use a wetsuit. I don’t encourage wetsuit ice diving,” says Mandziuk.
“It is best to learn from a certifi ed ice diving instructor who utilize the modern ice diving techniques and practices. Not everyone knows the proper way to prepare a diver for this type of diving.”
Ice diving is a team diving activity because of the dangers involving the tether. Your dive buddy in this instance of diving is just as important as your buddy in the water on regular dives; perhaps more so seeing that this buddy is literally holding your life line.
Communication becomes the most important part of diving. Divers need to hash out signals before ice diving developing a series of tugs that both diver and lifeline diver understand clearly.
Jeff Pauze, of Rockport Dive Center in Montreal, which is just across the border
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MW DIVE DESTINATIONS NORTHERN SITESfrom Alexander Bay, says that there also needs to be at least one other diver. “There needs to be a third diver who is suited up just in case something was to go wrong,” Pauze says. “This way if the line diver gets an indication that the guy below the ice is in trouble; he can jump in.”
Pauze has owned Rockport Dive Center for over 16 years now and has seen it all when it comes to ice diving. “I do a lot of ice diving; between 30-50 dives a year,” says Pauze. “It is very important to teach them to ice diving properly.”
Diver Warren Lo had a different perspective on ice diving; he does it for the photos (as you can see from the photos here). A long time diver and close friend of diving legend Alec Pierce, Lo says that he enjoys ice diving because he can take photos that show those who don’t dive the beauty of it all. “I took a PADI course in ice diving years ago and although I don’t go a lot, I still try to once or twice a year,” says Lo.
“As a photographer it seemed an interesting type of diving to explore and it was. I enjoy ice diving because it is such a unique experience. Most regular divers are in awe of ice divers and they have no idea what would drive someone to do it but once you have seen the beauty of the clear water it’s easy to fi gure out.”
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As for special equipment, there are some things to consider. Pauze suggests always using a drysuit and says that divers can use their regular regulators but that they do need to be adjusted. “I use Poseidon regulators because it has been my experience that they work best in the colder environment,” says Pauze. “However any regulator will work as long as it is adjusted to handle the cold water. I do suggest that divers use extra cylinders on ice dives for safety purposes.” Mandziuk agrees that regulators need to be adjusted. “Your regulator needs to be adjusted down to 125-135 psi to account for the colder environment,” Mandziuk says. “And I agree that the use of double cylinders is a good idea. You don’t necessarily have to go out and purchase different equipment but then that is where understanding the ice environment comes in. Looking ahead, above and beyond open water diving will help you get the right equipment.”
All of the dive shops I spoke to agree on the same precautions; learn from an expert, dive in a team of at least three people, learn the tether and adjust your equipment taking your lead from a learned professional. Smith says that in Tobermory his dive shop does ice dives right off of the area where his dive shop is. “We used to be able to go out further on the ice; however, with global warming and all that there just isn’t as much ice as there used to be,” says Smith. “When you can do it though, it is an experience that you will not soon forget.” ■
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During WWII German U-boats infi ltrated the waters off the coast of North Carolina on many long-range missions. Most were sent to seek out and destroy ships and interrupt the supply line to Europe, while others were sent over for more clandestine operations. It was a secretive and dangerous time. Today the North Carolina coastal waters still hold those secrets of old but divers now have the pleasure of diving back in time to visit these stealthy war machines.
Out of the nine U-boats mentioned in this article, three remain diveable off the coastline. Of those remaining, one was lost off the coast and presumed to be in deep waters or buried under sand, three infl icted casualties along the coastline, but were then sunk elsewhere, and at least two survived the onslaught of the war, but were scuttled elsewhere rather than surrender the military vessels to the Allies after the death of Hitler and defeat of Germany. The rest infl icted carnage in local waters and then sunk to become popular N.C. wreck dive sites and with seventy years of underwater activity, some of these sites have become popular not only as submerged vessels, but as thriving isolated sea gardens fi lled with tons of fi sh and invertebrate life. Photo courtesy Mike Hughes
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The U-352 is probably the most well known submarine sunk off the coast. The hull is in relatively good shape and the plethora of sea life makes a great backdrop for underwater photos. It rests at 90-110 ft. in waters ranging in temp from 75 to 80 in the summertime. Commander KL Rathke fi red 4 torpedoes from this sub at one ship that never hit or detonated. A few days later he fi red two more torpedoes with the same effect on what turned out to be the Coast Guard Cutter Icarus. After fi ve depth charges, the U-352 surfaced to abandon ship and Rathke gave orders to scuttle the already damaged vessel in May of 1942. Dale A Hansen, a diver from Discovery Diving in Beaufort has made a CD with pictures of the U-352, the prisoners taken, video clips of the wreck, and photos and names of many tropical species of fi sh inhabiting the wreck now. He also has a book at the dive shop about some of the major wrecks in the area including what they looked like, and what the wrecks look like now from a diver’s perspective. Several charter operations frequently run dedicated trips to this site.U-85
The U-85 near Nags Head and the Bodie Island Lighthouse can have warm water at the surface but can cool down to the 50’s at 100-110 ft. This submarine has had more items removed from it than the U-352. A hatch from the U-85 is displayed at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse museum in Buxton. Two oak boxes with enigma code machine parts were recovered from inside the wreck in 1997. It’s the only VIIB class sub in American waters. It sank three ships before a USS Roper depth charge destroyed it April 14, 1942. The R/V Go Between makes two runs a week out here when weather is favorable.U-701
The U-701 sank nine ships before a Lockheed Hudson A-29 dropped three depth charges and sank the U-boat July 7, 1942.
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Commander KL Degen sank the small-armed trawler YP-389 with his 88mm deck gun before it sank. The trawler rests at 300 ft. off North Carolina. Degen also sank the tanker SS William Rockefeller. The U-701 remained hidden under shifting sands north of Diamond Shoals until discovered in 1989 by Uwe Lovas. His crew kept the site a secret for 15 years. By 2004 the site coordinates became public
and looters soon took a heavy toll on the structure. As many as 17 crewmembers escaped the abandoned vessel, but the coast guard picked up only seven, including Degen. The conning tower, the stern, and deck gun have been exposed above the sand for quite some time. The vessel lists on its side by 45 degrees. Amber Jacks and Sand Tiger sharks frequent the wreck. Strong currents may make it impossible to
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The U-576 fi red four torpedoes sinking the motor merchant Bluefi elds in deep wa-ter and damaging two other vessels off the N.C. coastline, before it was depth charged by a US Kingfi sher aircraft. It was lost near Cape Hatteras July 15, 1942. The U-576 has never been publicly seen or heard of again although divers still search for it today.U-158
The U-158 sank a total of 17 ships be-fore being sunk itself near Bermuda by a PBM Mariner June 30, 1942. Among its victims were the Caribe Sea, sunk March 11, 1942, the tanker John D. Gill sunk 25 miles off Cape Fear March 3, 1942 and the Ario sunk near Cape Lookout March 15, 1942. There were many other vessels badly damaged by the U-158 as well.U-124
The U-124 had an impressive record with 11 patrols and 46 ships sunk. The U-124 was responsible for sinking the W.E. Hutton, the Casandra Louloudis, the tanker E.M. Clark all March 18, 1942 followed by the SS Papoose March 19, 1942 and the SS Naeco March 23, 1942. She was also cred-ited with damaging other ships such as the Acme.U-402
The U-402 sank in the middle of the At-lantic Oct. 13, 1943. To its credit the U-402 sank the 412 ft. long Russian tanker Ash-khabad April 29, 1942 off Cape Lookout. The tanker came to rest in 55 ft. of water, but had to be blown apart as it was a naviga-tional hazard. Boilers and parts of the bow section remain for divers to explore. U-552
The U-552 was scuttled May 2, 1945. It added many a ship to the N.C. coastline such as the 435 ft. long American steamer Tamaulipas April 2, 1942, the Bryon D. Benson April 5, 1942, the motor tanker Brit-ish Splendor April 7, 1942, and the 446 ft. long Atlas April 9, 1942.U-71
The U-71 was scuttled May 2, 1945. The U-71 sank the 485 ft. long Dixie Arrow near the outer banks May 26, 1942.
As you can surmise, 1942 was a deadly year for Allied ships near North Carolina. By the end of 1942, Axis U-boats were more likely to be destroyed by planes than by ships, and because of this fact, U-boat deck guns were no longer installed on new-er models; from then on the primary defense of U-boats was to dive and hide. Torpedoes were just as likely to miss or run wild, as they were to detonate as planned. Mine-fi elds laid off the N.C coast by U-boats were almost as deadly as the torpedoes them-
selves. Many ships went down during the war years, and many lives on both sides were lost. The vessel remnants offer divers a chance to see history through the wrecks as well as see the fi nal resting place for many a crew. The prey ships and predator U-boats have now become reefs for millions of fi sh and invertebrates. Knowing the background behind these dive sites makes diving them much more inter-esting, more thought provoking, and above all, a more personal underwater experience. Photo courtesy Mike Hughes
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In the future DiVentures hopes to become even more involved with Fins Attached through opportunities for to make a difference.
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“We have a lot of people come through our facility,” says Williams. “In this important time in our history there is a need for more people to be aware and where better to begin than where people are learning the basics of diving and swimming.”
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If you’re looking to shed some pounds from your weight belt, slip into that slimmer wetsuit and take a giant stride into more
challenging dive environments, it’s time to commit to some changes. Make 2012 the year to improve your dive fitness.
A yeAr in reviewBefore establishing a fitness plan, take an assessment of your
current physical status. Talk to your doctor to develop fitness goals for the year and for nutritional guidelines to help you reach those goals. Consider your capabilities and make reasonable targets based on that information. You may want to get a dive physical to ensure you are fit to dive.
If you’d like to see a dive physician in your area or if your physician would like a consultation, call the DAN Medical Information Line at +1-919-684-2948.
PlAn your fitnessMake a workout plan; be sure to incorporate cardio, strength
training and flexibility exercises. Schedule time for your workouts in writing, then stick to them. After you’ve established reasonable goals, write in benchmarks you hope to achieve, and track your progress. This doesn’t apply just to pounds.
Set goals to extend the miles you can run or reduce the amount of time in which you can do it. Always wanted to do a triathlon? Train for it! Recognize that setbacks will happen; don’t let them throw off your whole fitness routine. You can and will reach your goals if you stay dedicated. As you meet your goals, take time to celebrate the success of your hard work; it will help propel you towards your next benchmark.
Buddy uPThe buddy system isn’t just for diving. Knowing that a buddy
expects you to meet them at the gym or to go just one more block can help you reach your goals. Support each other as you strive for better fitness.
tAke it to heArtOne of the leading causes of dive-related fatalities is cardiac
incident, particularly in divers over the age of 40. You can improve your cardiovascular health by incorporating regular aerobic exercise into your physical fitness routine. Take a brisk walk or swim approximately 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Or if you want a greater challenge, run or bike at least three days a week for at least 20 minutes. Vary your routine to challenge yourself.
eAt heAlthyStock your fridge with foods low in sodium, saturated fats or
cholesterol, and avoid trans fats. When picking proteins, choose nuts, lean meats and low-fat dairy products. Stock up on fresh fruits, vegetables and whole-grains. Be conscious of your portion sizes and eat a variety of foods. Wise nutritional choices help promote overall health and physical fitness.
enhAnce your educAtionIf you plan to take on new diving environments this year, in
addition to ensuring you meet the physical demands they present, make sure you have the proper training to dive in that environment. Enroll in a training course and continue your diving education to enhance your skills as diver.
dAn cAn helPLearn more about how you can improve your fitness. Read the
“Dive Fitness” column available at www.AlertDiver.com. There you can learn about routines to enhance your dive fitness as well as how to make wise nutritional choices. You can also enroll in courses to learn more about dive fitness and dive-specific first aid at www.DAN.org. Enhance your diving experience this year with a commitment to fitness. ■
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Wetter the Better 561.596.8482 www.walkersdivecharters.com
GaLaPaGosDivencounters Alliance 877.323.DIVE www.divencounters.com
Galapagos Aggressor I&II [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
GUaDaLUPE/soCoRRoBaja Aggressor III [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
hawaiiKona Aggressor [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
Kona Honu 808.324.4668 www.konahonudivers.com
Maui Dreams Dive Co 808.874.5332 www.mauidreamsdiveco.com
hoNDURasDeep Blue Resort 504.95.76.36.97 www.deepblueutila.com
Utila Aggressor II [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
iNDoNEsiaKomodo Dancer [email protected] www.dancerfleet.com 800.932.6237 or 305.669.9391
Kungkungan Bay Resort & Spa 530.347.2300 www.divekbr.com
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CRESSI LEONARDO DIVE COMPUTERCressi introduces
a new line of dive computers called “Leonardo”. You can manually turn on and off this dive computer. It has an on demand backlight feature, large display digits for experienced divers, and can be used for air or Nitrox blends. You can sync
Leonardo with your computer via infrared using the exclusive PC link interface. Also, Leonardo can calculate dive times from 0 to 255 minutes. The best part is that Leonardo is user friendly and
you can change the battery by yourself with just the aid of a quarter. I saw it in four different colors at DEMA; the white model can be used to set the white balance for underwater digital cameras. To see the Video clip we made, go to www.divenewsnetwork.com or look on Youtube under mikehughesscuba. www.cressi.it
DRYCASEDry Case is a new
product that makes your iphone or droid ready for just about any water sport or scuba dive down to 100ft of depth. Now you can use your smart phone camera or video app under water. Insert your phone in the clear soft case, seal it using the latches, attach the included bulb to the one way valve, give a few quick squeezes, and you have a vacuum packed phone ready to go to the beach and more. Want the phone out of Dry Case? No problem, simply unlock the latches and take it out. On land you can make a call by using the headphone with mic jack. In water you can use “DryBUDS”, waterproof headphones to listen to old school music or rap wit da fi shes. I like wearing my Dry Case attached to the soft wide armband. Need a bottom timer? Is there an app for that? See our DNN clip on Youtube under mikehughesscuba. www.drycase.com
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Cayman Aggressor IV [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
Ocean Frontiers (345) 947-7500 www.oceanfrontiers.com
Southern Cross Club 800.899.2582 www.southerncrossclub.com
Sunset House 800.854.4767 www.sunsethouse.com
Costa RiCa (CoCos)Okeanos Aggressor [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
Wind Dancer [email protected] www.dancerfleet.com 800.932.6237 305.669.9391
CoZUMELScuba Du 310.684.5556 www.scubadu.com
Sea Robin 951.824.9073 www.searobincozumel.com
CURaCaoOcean Encounters 800.932.6237 www.oceanencounters.com
DoMiNiCaN REPUBLiCTurks & Caicos Aggressor II (Silver Bank)[email protected] www.agressor.com 800.348.2628 706.993.2531
FiJiBeyond the Reef 691.350.3483 www.diveyap.com
Deep Blue Adventures(888) 266-6309 www.deepblueadventures.com
Dolphin Bay Divers Retreat 679.992.4001 dolphinbaydivers.com
Qamea Resort & Spa 649.360.0217 www.qamea.com
Scuba Travel Ventures 800.298.9009 www.scubatravelventures.com
Wananavu 679.669.4433 www.wananavu.com
FLoRiDaAmoray Dive Resort 1-800-426-6729 www.amoray.com
Coastal Marine Diving Supply 954.815.7914 www.coastalmarinediving.com
Conch Republic Divers 305.852.1655 www.conchrepublicdivers.com
Horizon Divers 305.453.3535 www.horizondivers.com
Narcosis Scuba Center 727.934.6474 www.narcosisscuba.com
Ocean Sports of N. Pinellas 727.733.1919 www.oceansportsdive.com
Off The Wall Adventures 863.709-9253 www.offthewalladventures.com
SeaExperienceCharters 954.770.3483 www.divefortlauderdale.com
Puri Wirata Dive Resort and Spa 62.813.384.05.335 www.puriwirata.com
Pindito Liveaboard 831.818.8594 www.pindito.com
Sea Safari Cruises 62.361.72.1212 www.seasafaricruises.com
MaLDiVEsMaldives Aggressor [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
MExiCoAquanauts Dive Adv. 998.206.9365 www.aquanautsdiveadventures.com
Maya Palms Resorts & Dive Center 888.843.3483 www.mayapalms.com
Scuba Playa Dive Shop 52.984.803.3123 www.scubaplaya.com
NoRth CaRoLiNaAtlantis Charters 252.728.6244 www.atlantischarters.net
Discovery Diving Co. 252.728.2265 www.discoverydiving.com
Olympus Dive Center 252.726.9432 www.olsympusdiving.com
PaLaUPalau Aggressor [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
Tropic Dancer [email protected] www.dancerfleet.com 800.932.6237 or 305.669.9391
ATLANTISCHARTERS
PaPUa NEw GUiNEaStar Dancer [email protected] www.dancerfleet.com 800.932.6237 or 305.669.9391
RED sEa - EGYPtFly & Sea Dive Adventures 888.995.DIVE(3483) www.redseadiving.ca
RoataNCoCo View Resort Roatan 800.282.8932 www.roatan.com
GoRoatan.com 888.405.8737 www.goroatan.com
st. CRoix (U.s. ViRGiN isLaNDs)Cane Bay Dive Shop 340.773.9913 www.canebayscuba.com
st. kittsBird Rock Beach Resort 877.244.6285 www.birdrockbeach.com
st. ViNCENtBequia Dive Adventures 784.458.3826 www.bequiadiveadventures.com
thaiLaNDSairee Cottage Diving 667.745.6126 www.saireecottagediving.com
tURks & CaiCosTurks & Caicos Aggressor [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
BahaMasBlackbeard’s Cruises 800.327.9600 www.blackbeard-cruises.com
Carib Dancer [email protected] www.dancerfleet.com 800.932.6237 or 305.669.9391
Caribbean Dive Shop 504.831.7017 www.caribbeandiveshop.com
“SEA DRAGON” DIVE LIVE-ABOARD www.seadragonbahamas.com
Small Hope Bay Lodge 800.223.6961 www.smallhope.com
UNEXSO 800.992.3483 www.unexso.com
BELiZEBelize Aggressor III [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
BoNaiRECarib Inn +599 717 8819 www.caribinn.com
Villa Makoshi Lower Level 780.483.0044 www.BonaireDiveVilla.com
CaYMaN isLaNDsDiveTech@Cobalt Coast Dive Resort 888.946.5656 divetech.com cobaltcoast.com
Sea Dragon Bahamas Diving
Wetter the Better 561.596.8482 www.walkersdivecharters.com
GaLaPaGosDivencounters Alliance 877.323.DIVE www.divencounters.com
Galapagos Aggressor I&II [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
GUaDaLUPE/soCoRRoBaja Aggressor III [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
hawaiiKona Aggressor [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
Kona Honu 808.324.4668 www.konahonudivers.com
Maui Dreams Dive Co 808.874.5332 www.mauidreamsdiveco.com
hoNDURasDeep Blue Resort 504.95.76.36.97 www.deepblueutila.com
Utila Aggressor II [email protected] www.aggressor.com 800-348-2628 706-993-2531
iNDoNEsiaKomodo Dancer [email protected] www.dancerfleet.com 800.932.6237 or 305.669.9391
Kungkungan Bay Resort & Spa 530.347.2300 www.divekbr.com
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MP201 PROTEUSBy Selene Muldowney
IST held nothing back when delivering the MP201 Proteus to the dive community! Simply one of the best masks IST has made to date. It performs as a mask should delivering quality performance with the feeling of luxury. This mask offers the fi t every diver wants while balancing it with style and comfort. The soft hypoallergenic skirt is comfortable and thanks to the varied-thickness construction will not yield to increased pressure and depth. The nose pocket is also easily accessible despite glove thickness, a bonus for colder water divers wanting to maintain warmth.
The Proteus boasts a larger fi eld of vision while maintaining a smaller internal volume for a low profi le mask because the lenses are brought closer to the eyes. Additionally, IST offers divers with prescription needs, optical lenses, a bonus to see the amazing underwater world.
Fitting the mask is literally a cinch! With straps attached directly to the skirt and not the frame, the fi tting is not only simple and quick but offers fl exibility for any size facial profi le. Overall a comfortable, simple, easy to use yet durable mask offered by IST. As a female diver concerned with overall appearance – this mask is certainly on my sexy mask list!! To fi nd more information please visit IST www.istsports.com
SHARKSKINSharkskin products are not really made from the skin
of sharks and they don’t even harm sharks for that matter. They call their products Sharkskins to let you know that just like sharks, you too can have the ultimate protection from the environment for a multitude of water sports. Sharkskin makes vests, shirts, pants, and full body contoured wetsuits. The four-way stretching material comes in black or silver. So if you are looking for technical exposure protection from a 3ml material made in the USA and sewn in Australia, then you have to shield and suit up try one of these neutrally buoyant and wind resistant outfi ts. Check out our DNN clip on Youtube under mikehughesscuba or peruse www.sharkskin.com.au
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The Scuba Shack LLC Rocky Hill (860) 563-0119 Store/Instr./Training
Captain Saam’s Scuba School Stamford (203) 327-2822 Store/Training
New England Dive Center Wallingford (203) 284-1880 Store
MAINE
Barclay’s Skindivers Paradise Auburn (207) 784-7300 Store
Maine Divers Scuba Center Portland (207) 775-3467 Store
MARYLAND
Divers Den MD Baltimore (410) 668-6866 Store
Aqua Ventures, Inc. Cockeysville (410) 666-2326 Store
MASSACHUSETTS
Diver Jim’s / Belmont Scuba Belmont (617) 484-5246 Store
East Coast Divers, Inc. Brookline (617) 277-2216 Store/Charter
Burlington Scuba Burlington (718) 272-5164 Store
Boston Harbor Diving Co. East Boston (617) 846-5151 Charter
Andy’s Sport Shop Fitchburg (978) 343-6330 Store
South Shore Divers Inc North Weymouth (781) 331-1144 Store/Charter
Buzzards Bay Diving Ctr. Onset buzzardsbaydivecenter.com Store
NEW HAMPSHIRE
UW Sports of New Hampshire Keene (603) 357-4430 Store
Aquatic Escapes Dive Center Lodonderry (603) 437-2005 Store
Central NH Divers Meredith (603) 279-9098 Store
Dive Winnipesaukee Wolfeboro (603) 569-8080 Store/Charter
NEW JERSEY
Gypsy Blood Dive Brielle gypsyblooddive.com Charter
The Dive Shop NJ Cherry Hill (856) 751.0308 Store/Charter
Lakeland Divers, Inc. East Hanover (973) 887-0194 Store
Atlantic Divers Egg Harbor Twp (609) 641-7722 Store/Charter
Hoboken Dive Center Hoboken (201) 795-3483 Store
American Diving Supply Northfield (609) 646-5090 Store/Charter
Atlantic Spear & Scuba Pnt Pleasant Beach atlanticspearandscuba.com Store
Ocean Spirit Aquatics Thorofare (856) 202-5402 Store
NEW YORK
Seguin’s Scuba Center Albany (518) 456-8146 Store/Charter
Lake Erie Diving Center Angola (716) 549-3338 Store
Finger Lake Scuba Auburn (800) 764-3483 Store/Charter
Jeanne II Diving Charters Brooklyn www.jeanne-ii.com Charter
Kings County Divers Brooklyn (718) 648-4232 Store
Stingray Divers Brooklyn (718) 384-1280 Store
Discover Diving Buffalo (716) 685-4557 Store
Captain Mike’s diving City Island (718) 885-1588 Store
Pisces School of Dive Inc. East Rochester (585) 381-2842 Store
National Aquatic Services East Syracuse (315) 479-5544 Shop
Ed’s Pro Dive Center Elmira (607) 368-2096 Shop
Lockness Dive Boat Freeport (516) 298-2633 Charter
Dive Master Services Inc. Kingston www.scubadms.com Mobile Air Fills
Dive Right Scuba Lagrangeville (845) 803-4260 Private Instructor
Long Island Scuba Lindenhurst (631) 225-8450 Store/Charter
Garloo Long Island (845) 735-5550 Charter
Anything Underwater New Paltz (845) 590-9721 Store
Leisure Pro Ltd. New York (212)645-1234 Store
Oceanblue Divers New York (347) 497-3483 Club
Pan Aqua Diving Inc. New York (212) 736-3483 Store
Port Diver Scuba Center Pt Jefferson Station (631) 331-9609 Store
Hampton Dive Center Riverhead (631) 727-7578 Store
Swim and Scuba Rockville Centre (516) 872-4571 Store
Blue Ocean Divers Vestal (607) 757-2930 Store/Charter
QCScuba.com Wantagh (516) 826-SCBA Store
PENNSYLVANIA
Bainbridge Scuba & Snorkeling Bainbridge (717) 426-2114 Store/Quarry
Dutch Springs Bethlehem (610) 759-2270 Store
Lehigh Valley Dive Bethlehem (610) 746-4016 Store
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Uncle Joe’s Scuba Coraopolis (412) 262-2664 Store
Diver’s World Erie www.scubaerie.com Store
Indian Valley Scuba Harleysville (215) 513-6200 Store
www.IndianValleyScuba.com
B & B Diving - 2 quarries Hillsville (724) 667-9448 Store
Underwater World, Inc. Horsham (215) 672-4180 Store
Randy’s Dive Shop Irwin (724) 863-0752 Store
Lancaster Scuba Center Lancaster (717) 397-2822 Store
A Water Odyssey Scuba Williamsport (570) 326-2091 Store
RHODE [email protected] Jamestown (401) 560-0280 Store/Instruction
Newport Diving Center Newport (401) 847-9293 Store
Simply Scuba Newport (401) 787-1517 Ind. Instructor
East Bay Dive Center Warren (401) 247-2420 Store
Giant Stride Dive Shop Warwick (401) 732-8808 Store
VIRGINIA
Chesapeake Bay Diving Center Portsmouth www.cbdcscuba.com Store
Lynnhaven Dive Center Virginia Beach (757) 481-7949 Store/Charter
Under Pressure Diving (Sept-May) Virginia Beach (757) 537-6524 Charter
Woodbridge Scuba Woodbridge (703) 878-4365 Store
VERMONT
WaterfrontDiving.com Burlington (802) 865-2771 Store
ILLINOIS
Bad Leo’s Diving Bloomington (309) 826-1080 Store
Windy City Diving Bolingbrook (630) 209-2445 Charter
Enterprise Marine Des Plaines (847) 640-8113 Charter
Sealions Dive Center Hanover Park (630) 289-1680 Store
Haigh Enterprises Kankakee (815) 939-7797 Quarry
Chicagoland Scuba Center Lake Zurich (847) 540-7211 Store
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Scuba Emporium Orland Park (708) 226-1614 Store
Dive Right In Scuba Plainfield (815) 267-8400 Store
Forest City Scuba Center Rockford (815) 398-7119 Store/Charter
Scuba Systems Skokie ScubaSystems.org Store
Pearl Lake South Beloit (815) 389-1479 Lake
Scuba World, Inc. Swansea (618) 277-3483 Store
Mermet Springs Vienna mermetsprings.com Quarry
INDIANA
Goose’s Scuba Shack, Inc. Dyer (219) 322-7222 Store
Hart City Scuba Elkhart (574) 264-3528 Store
ASP Diving Fort Wayne (260) 207 2773 Store
Lake County Divers Supply Hobart (219) 942-0016 Store
Indy Mph Watersports Indianapolis (317) 842-1987 Store
Diver’s Lair Valparaiso (219) 465-3483 Store
IOWA
Scuba Adventures QCA, Inc. Bettendorf (563) 324-8771 Store
Matt Leyden’s Scuba Des Moines (515) 288-6312 Store
Strac Scuba Shack Des Moines (800) 5321140 Store
MICHIGAN
Divers Incorporated Ann Arbor www.diversinc.com Store
Aquatic Adventures of MI Brighton (810) 225-9868 Store
Bruno’s Dive Shop Clinton Township (586) 792-2040 Store/Charter
Anchor Bay Scuba Fair Haven (586) 725-1991 Store
Sea the World Farmington Hills (248) 478-6400 Store
The Dive Shop Flint (810) 732-3900 Store
Advanced Scuba & Paintball Holland (616) 392-4433 Store/Charter
Isle Royale Charters Kalamazoo (855) DIVEIRC Charter
ZZ Underwater World Lansing (517) 485-3894 Store
Great Lakes Divecenter Shelby Township greatlakesdivecenter.com Store
Scuba North Traverse City (231) 947-2520 Store
MINNESOTA
Lake Superior Divers Supply Duluth (218) 624-7285 Store
MISSOURI
Bonne Terre Mine Bonne Terre (888) 843-3483 Mine
Extreme Sports Scuba, Inc Joplin (888) 565-3483 Store
Ozark Dive Company Popular Bluff (573) 778-3483 Store
DIVentures Springfield (417) 883-5151 Store
West End Diving St. Louis/St. Charles (314) 209-7200 Store
Y-kiki Divers St. Louis www.y-kiki.com Store
Odyssey Scuba and Travel Waynesville (573 )774-DIVE Store
NEBRASKA
DIVentures Omaha (402) 933-6251 Store
OHIO
Portage Quarry Rec. Club Bowling Green (419) 352-9203 Club
White Star Quarry Gibsonburg whitestarquarry.com Quarry
Aquatic Adventures Hilliard (614) 545-3483 Store
Southern Ohio Dive Academy Kettering (937) 298-2999 Store
WISCONSIN
Northland Equipment Apostle Island NorthlandEquipment.net Store/Charter
Wazee Sports Center Llc Black River Falls (715) 284-5181 Store/Charter
Aqua Center of Green Bay Green Bay (920) 468-8080 Store
Green Bay Scuba Green Bay www.gbscuba.com Store
St. Croix Scuba & Snorkeling Hudson www.saintcroixscuba.com Store/Charter
Diver Dan’s Scuba Kenosha (262) 652-9399 Store
Adventure Charter Boats Milwaukee adventurecharterboats.com Charter
Len-Der Charters Milwaukee (414) 588-6764 Charter
Pirates Cove Diving Milwaukee (414) 482-1429 Store
Marineland Dive Center Onalaska (800) 658-9466 Store
ONTARIO
Marlins Scuba Burlington www.marlinscuba.com Instruction/Charter
LTC Scuba Center Concord (905) 660-6359 Store
Scuba Shack Gravenhurst (705) 687-5879 Store
Tri-City Scuba Centre Kitchener (519) 581-1044 Store
Advanced Diving & Exp. Orangeville (416) 458-5845 Charter
Diver’s Nook Parry Sound (705) 746-9757 Store/Charter
Scuba 2000 Richmond Hill (905) 771-1500 Store
Thousand Isl. Pleasure Diving Rockport (866) 659-2334 Charter
Discovery Charters Rossport (807) 824-3323 Charter
Dan’s Dive Shop St. Catharines DansDiveShop.ca Store/Charter
Divers Den Tobermory (519) 596-2362 Charter/Store
Thunder Country Diving Thunder Country (807) 623-6550 Store
NEW BRUNSWICK
Enveco Diving Bereford (506) 542-1011 Store
Dive Shack Saint John (506) 634-8265 Store
NOVA SCOTIA
Easy Dive Canada LTD Cape Breton Is. (902) 345-2215 Store
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