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Cover Photo by Adam Weisblatt The front cover photo was taken near the Pump House entry at Dutch Springs in Bethlehem, PA. Photographer Adam Weisblatt took it of his friend Mark Vergalito of Stockholm, New Jersey. Mark is a friend/dive buddy who is also an SDI Instructor, Dive Master and co-owner of a northeast dive club called Dark Water Divers. Adam is an amateur photographer and took the photo with his Nikon D700 with a Sigma 15mm Fish Eye Lens, Aquatica Housing, Aquatica Dome Port and 2 Ikelite DS161 Strobes.
Cover Photo by Warren Lo What appeals to Warren so much about scuba diving is the way it allows him to clear his mind. As a long time land based photographer, he quickly learned that he could integrate his old hobby with his new hobby. His underwater photography has mostly been self taught, relying on resources such as Scubaboard, dive buddies, and trial and error. He originally started with an Olympus C5050 point and shoot camera with an Olympus housing. Feel free to ask him about his current gear at his website www.warrenlophotography.com
Monthly Columns Publisher’s Note.................................4 Incoming Mail.....................................5 Northeast Hot News..........................6 Activities.............................................7
Midwest Hot News............................ 18 Gear Box..........................................28 Tropical Dive Directory................28-29 Dive Directory..............................30-31
Northeast US DIVES 14 Lake Erie: Grab a Line and Dive
The central, and in particular the western basin, of Lake Erie is not known for pristine visibility but is known for having dedicated sport divers who have supported an extensive mooring project to protect shipwrecks and the diving public. By Georgann & Mike Wachter
MIDWEST DIVES 20 Ontario: A Shipwreck a Day Keeps the Diver “O.K.” No one really understands just how big the Ontario area is but there are so many wrecks a diver could dive 25 different shipwrecks in three days and only have seen 20 percent of the shipwrecks available for diving. The truth is, a diver could spend more than a year diving the Ontario area and still just scratch the surface of the entire Ontario diving experience. By Alec Peirce
TROPICAL DESTINATIONS 24 Curaçao: Tropical Diving at its Best Curaçao offers clear, bath-water warm diving to divers of all levels where they will discover reefs, easy to dive and abounding with marine life. There are wrecks and multi-level reefs to test a divers’ skills and speak to the adventurer’s souls. Divers come back with stories on end about the ocean around Curaçao and about the island itself. By Jeff Hirschman
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I enjoy reading Northeast Dive News and pick up copies when available at my local shop, Scuba Venture, near Reading Pa. I enjoy reading about local diving and where other local divers spend their time. There are a lot of places like this if we only knew where they were. Let’s face it, warm water vacations are nice but are limited to most of us due to time and money. If you want to keep wet and keep your skills up, your choice is local diving. I’ve found over the years when warm water dive operators see you actively dive the northeast (which are often not the best of conditions) they tend to regard your skill level a little higher unlike divers who only dive during vacations. Your magazine promotes local diving by local divers in local diving locations. PADI is also promoting this. In the past, you asked for articles on local diving. Are you still interested in article submission to consider for publication? I’d like to submit an article about our local group of divers (not a club) who meet regularly on a particular evening during the week throughout the year at a local dive spot in PA (who advertises in
LETTER TO THE EDITOR your magazine) and promotes local diving by keeping divers wet and having fun. The article would discuss the group, what we do, and the site. The group even has a nickname bestowed by the former quarry owner. Please let me know if you have any specific guidelines as far as article size or photo requirements. Thanks, Paul Miller
Paul,
Yes, of course we would like to see the piece you have written. We are always excited when one of our readers is interested in contributing. We are a local magazine for local divers so what better way to inform locals but through the locals themselves - whew! As for guidelines, anyone can submit a brief summary (approximately 200-300 words) and we’ll be happy to review and see when we can fit in your story. We don’t always have print space, but like my note this month shares, even if we can’t print your story, we can share it online! We need your articles to help share the passion with new and future divers. So share your ideas by sending them to editor@divenewsnetwork.com. We look forward to hearing your about your diving escapades!
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I would like to congratulate you and your staff. Nearly every store I went into had Northwest or Midwest or Northeast Dive News proudly displayed. You even have your new Southeast magazine out there too. Keep up the good work! Thanks! Donna Lattin
Donna,
Thank you so much for sharing with us! We love sharing our passion for diving with local divers, warm water divers, professionals and dive shops. It’s not always just about the diving, it’s about the community! We are humbled to be a part of an amazing group. Keep looking Rick for us “in the wild”!
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Passport Party & Season Reunion
Diver’s World in Erie, PA will present Georgann and Mike Wachter in a presentation of “The Dynamic Dozen – 13 Lake Erie Shipwrecks”. The Wachter’s will take attendees on a tour of newer Lake Erie shipwreck locations. There will be a dozen sites, ranging from sport depths to technical. Including two historic side-wheel steamers, a steamer involved in the third worst disaster on the open waters of the Great Lakes and a pristine schooner totally intact in 60 ft. of water. They will also share stories and facts surrounding the wrecks. For more info visit www.scubaerie.com
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The Northeastern University 2011 Marine Science Center Open House
Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Northeastern University will hold their 2011 Marine Science Center Open House. This includes a guided tidepool, Geology walks, Marine Research Exhibits, Marine Life Exhibits, Touch Tanks and tours of the Vertebrate Studies Center, WWII Bunker, and Solar Observatory. All ages welcome, and the event is free and open to the public. For more info visit www.northeastern.edu/marinescience/events
Indian Valley Scuba PADI’s Newest TecRec Instructor Training Center
Indian Valley Scuba in Harleysville, PA has been deemed one of PADI’s first TecRec Centers in the Northeast as well as a PADI Instructor Development Center offering professional level training of PADI Technical Courses. The team at IVS, headed up by PADI Course Director/Technical Instructor Trainer David Valaika & PADI Master Instructor/Technical Instructor Avery Chipka, offer the full range of TecRec courses from Discover Tec through to TriMix including both Diver and Professional levels. For more info visit www.IndianValleyScuba.com
Take a Dip with the Harbor Seals
Olympus Imaging America Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Indian Valley Distribution, based in Harleysville, PA, as a new distributor of Olympus products, specializing in the outdoor channel. This relationship will offer underwater and binocular customers a knowledgeable staff to support these niche segments of Olympus’ accessory business. The Indian Valley name is well established in the scuba industry and the partnership between Olympus and Indian Valley is an ideal marriage between two companies. For more info visit www.indianvalleydistribution.com
Lehigh Valley Dive Center is Adding to Their Website
Lehigh Valley Dive Center will be adding another page to their website. They will offer some of their gently used dive shop items for fabulous discounts. If you are a new diver who does not want to spend big bucks until you decide exactly what you want or an experienced diver trying to save a few bucks on something in great condition, try the site first. It is slated to be operational mid-November. For more info visit www.lvdive.com
Tropical Fish Rescue in Jamestown
There will be a tropical fish rescue Sunday, Oct. 9, which is Columbus Day weekend, at Ft. Wetherill State Park in Jamestown, RI. The tropical fish in the area are usually more abundant and larger this time of year. Mark from Biomes of RI and Faith from DUI will be on site as well as other manufacturing representatives. There will be a tropical fish tank display, a nice BBQ, a touch tank, music, volleyball and seining, snorkeling and diving for the tropical fish. For more info visit www.northshorefrogmen.com 6
New England Aquarium in Boston, MA is sponsoring a chance for folks to get up close and personal with harbor seals. The program runs thru October 11-11:30 a.m. every day. Visitors 13 years old and up can interact with the harbor seals in a number of ways including an escorted behind-the-scenes tour of the Harbor Seal Exhibit where you’ll put on waterproof waders and learn how to safely interact with the seals. For more info on this program visit www.neaq.org
Sea Squirts: Programs for Toddlers and Preschoolers
New England Aquarium has a number of programs slated for toddlers and preschoolers. On Tuesdays and Fridays, Oct. 11-Nov. 4 the NEA is sponsoring Ocean Motion, a chance for your toddlers to learn about marine life. From Nov. 8-Dec. 9 they will be sponsoring the Polar Animals program where kids will learn about penguins, walruses and, of course, polar bears! For more info on these classes visit www.neaq.org/education_and_activities
Waterfront Diving Center SPLASH! was a Success
The 3rd Annual Splash! event held Aug. 27 at Oakledge Park in Burlington, VT was a huge success. The event benefitted the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and raised more than $5,600! Attendees participated in many activities including a Poker Run both above and below the water and a snorkeling clinic. There were activities for the kids as well. For more info visit www.waterfrontdiving.com
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Oct 11: Dive Club of Rhode Island, 7 p.m., Giant Stride Dive Shop, Warwick, RI. http://tinyurl.com/diveclubri Oct 11: MetroWest Dive Club, 8 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, Natick, MA. www.mwdc.org Oct 11: SeConn Skin Divers, 7:30 p.m., Olympic Pizza, Norwichtown, CT. www.seconndivers.org Oct 12: Chesapeake Bay Barracudas Dive Club meeting, 6:00 PM at Chesapeake Bay Diving Center, Portsmouth, VA. www.cbdcscuba.com/Pages/DiveClub Oct 12: NYC Sea Gypsies, 7 p.m., McGees Irish Pub, New York, NY. www.seagypsies.org Oct 13: Maine-iac Divers Club, 6:30 p.m., Maine Divers Scuba Center, Portland, ME. www.main-iacdivers.com Oct 13: North Shore Frogmen meeting, 8 p.m., Palmers Cove Yacht Club, Salem, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com Oct 14: Fathom Divers Dive Club meeting, 7 p.m., VFW Post #7916, Occoquan, VA. www.fathomdivers.org Oct 14: The Atlantis Rangers Dive Club meeting, 8 p.m., Odiorne State Park, Rye, NH. www.atlantisranger.org Oct 15: Aquatic Voyagers Scuba Club of NY, 1 p.m., Gym at Guy R. Brewer & Liberty, Jamaica, NY. www.avscdivers.org Oct 19: In Too Deep Dive Club, 7 p.m., Don Antonio’s Bar & Restaurant, Union, NJ. (908) 687-7020 Oct 19: Long Island Divers Association, 8 p.m., Brookhaven Town Community Center, Blue Point, NY. www.lidaonline.com Oct 19: New England Aquarium Dive Club, 6:30 p.m., New England Aquarium, Boston, MA. www.neadc.org Oct 20: North Shore Frogmen Club Picnic, Stage Fork Park, Gloucester, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com Oct 20: Pioneer Valley Dive Club, 7 p.m., At the Water’s Edge, Westfield, PA. http://tinyurl.com/pioneervalleydc Oct 20: United Divers of Central Mass, 7 p.m., Slattery’s Back Room, Fitchburg, MA. www.uniteddivers.org Oct 21: Risk Management for Public Safety Professionals, Lake Rawlings, Rawlings, VA. www.dui-online.com Oct 22-23: DOG Rally & Demo Tour, Lake Ralings, Rawlings, VA. www.dui-online.com Oct 27: North Shore Frogmen Club Picnic, Stage Fork Park, Gloucester, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com Oct 27: The Gillmen Club, 7:30 p.m., Marco Polo, East Hartford, CT. www.gillmen.org Oct 31: Divers Anonymous Scuba Dive Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Mario’s Restaurant, Clifton, NJ. www.angelfire.com/nj4/divers
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p.m. Ground Round Restaurant, Augusta, ME. www.cmmd.org Nov 1: Monadnock Divers Club, 7:30 p.m. The Pub Restaurant, Keene, NH. www.monadnockdivers.org Nov 1: South Jersey Dive Club, 7 p.m. The Taproom on West Crystal Ave, Haddon Township, NJ. www.sjdiveclub.com Nov 1: South Shore Neptunes Skin Diver’s Club, 7 p.m., Quincy Emergency Management Dive Team Headquarters, Quincy, MA. www.southshoreneptunes.org Nov 1: The Dive Club, 8:30 p.m., Molly Malone’s Bayshore, NY. www.thediveclub.com Nov 1: The Innerspace Explorers Dive Club, 7 p.m., On the Border Restaurant, Rocky Hill, CT. www.innerspaceexplorers.org Nov 2: Hammerheads Dive Club, 7 p.m., Salty Dogs Eats & Drinks, Virginia Beachy, VA. www.flickr.com/groups/ldc_hammerheads Nov 2: Mass Bay Divers, 7 p.m., South Shore Divers, Weymouth, MA. www.massbaydivers.com Nov 3: North Shore Frogmen, 8 p.m., Palmers Cove Yacht Club, Salem, MA. www.northshorefrogmen.com Nov 3: Olney SCUBA Adventure Dive Club, 7 p.m., Olney Swim Center, Olney, MD.
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Nov 4: Deep Six Divers meeting, 7 p.m., Inland Divers, Leicester, MA. Nov 8: Buxmont Dive Club, 6:30 p.m., Bones Grille, Lansdale, PA. www.buxmontdiveclub.com Nov 8: Dive Club of Rhode Island, 7 p.m., Giant Stride Dive Shop, Warwick, RI. http://tinyurl.com/diveclubri Nov 8: MetroWest Dive Club, 8 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, Natick, MA. www.mwdc.org Nov 8: SeConn Skin Divers, 7:30 p.m., Olympic Pizza, Norwichtown, CT. www.seconndivers.org Nov 9: Chesapeake Bay Barracudas Dive Club meeting, 6:00 PM at Chesapeake Bay Diving Center, Portsmouth, VA. www.cbdcscuba.com Nov 9: NYC Sea Gypsies, 7 p.m., McGees Irish Pub, New York, NY. www.seagypsies.org October October is pumpkin carving month at Haigh Quarry. They provide the pumpkins you provide the divers! www.haighquarry.com Oct 1: DUI Dog Rally & Demo Tour, St. Lawrence Park, Brockville, ON. www.dui-online.com Oct 4: Michigan Seasnoopers, 7:30 p.m. Detroit, MI. www.seasnoopers.com Oct 5: AquaMasters meeting, 8:30 p.m., Lakewood YMCA, Lakewood, OH.
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Oct 5: DiveQuest Scuba Club meeting, 7 p.m., Valparaiso Public Library,
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Valparaiso, IN. www.divequestscuba.org. Oct 6: Buccaneers Dive Club, 7 p.m., Edwardo’s Pizza, Wheeling, IL. http://tinyurl.com/buccdiveclub Oct 6: Columbus Sea Nags Scuba Diver meeting, 8 p.m., Plank’s Restaurant, Columbus, OH. www.seanags.com. Oct 6: Extreme Sports Dive Club, 6:30 p.m., Extreme Sports Scuba, Joplin, MO. www.extremesportsscuba.com Oct 6: Kansas City Frogman Club, Inc., 7 p.m., Skin N Scuba, Independence, MO. www.kcfrogman.com Oct 10: Circleville Landsharks Dive Club, Gibby’s Restaurant, Circleville, OH. www.circlevillelandsharks.com Oct 11: Buckeye Divers meeting, 8 p.m. Tommy’s Pizza, Arlington, OH Oct 11: Deep Blue Divers meeting, 7 p.m. Chicagoland Scuba, Lake Zurich, IL. www.deepbluedivers.com Oct 11: Neptune’s Dive Club, 7 p.m., Green Bay, WI. www.neptunesdiveclub.com Oct 12: Aqua Amigos Scuba Club meeting, 8 p.m. Euclid Family YMCA, Euclid OH. www.aquaamigos.com Oct 12: Four Lakes Scuba Club, 7:30 p.m., Babe’s American Grill, Madison, WI. www.fourlakesscubaclub.dot5hosting.com.
Oct 13: Stingray Dive Club, 6:30 p.m., Bullseye Bar, Lee’s Summit, MO. www.tdscuba.com/stingray_dive_club Oct 18: Kittyhawk Dive Club meeting, Elsa’s Restaurant, Centerville, OH. Oct 19: Great Lakes Aquanauts, 7 p.m., Location Varies, Farmington, MI. www.greatlakesaquanauts.org Oct 20: Gavia Scuba Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Twin Dragons Restaurant, West Chester, OH Oct 25: Fort Wayne Dive Club, 7 p.m. Deep Blue Divers, Fort Wayne, IN. www.fortwaynediveclub.org Oct 26: Amigos Aqua Scuba Club, 8 p.m. Euclid Family YMCA, Euclid, OH. www.aquaamigos.com Oct 26: Canadian Sport Divers Scuba Club, 7:30 p.m., Canadian Sport Subs Dive Shop, Belleville, Ontario, Canada. home. www.cogeco.ca/~csdivers/ November Nov 1: Michigan Seasnoopers, 7:30 p.m. Detroit, MI. www.seasnoopers.com Nov 2: AquaMasters meeting, 8:30 p.m., Lakewood YMCA, Lakewood, OH. www.aquamastersoflakewood.freeservers.com
Nov 2: DiveQuest Scuba Club meeting, 7 p.m., Valparaiso Public Library, Valparaiso, IN. www.divequestscuba.org. Nov 3: Buccaneers Dive Club, 7 p.m., Edwardo’s Pizza, Wheeling, IL. http:// tinyurl.com/buccdiveclub Nov 3: Columbus Sea Nags Scuba Diver meeting, 8 p.m., Plank’s Restaurant, Columbus, OH. www.seanags.com.
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By: Bill Pfeiffer s hurricanes and tropical storms continued to slam the eastcoast the prospects for off-shore wreck diving were looking pretty bleak. In fact, the torrential rains and massive flooding made a mess of the beaches and inland lakes as well, reducing visibility to something more suited to public safety than recreational diving. It was starting to look like our local divers would not be getting in the water at all over the Labor Day weekend. As luck would have it, there was a big bright spot on the horizon, in the form of the Northeast Diving Equipment Group’s (NEDEG) annual Labor Day Weekend Vintage and Working Equipment rally. NEDEG is a working equipment group, meaning its members collect, restore and dive all types of military and commercial diving gear, and welcome recreational divers to join in on the fun. They gather every year; a couple of times a year, at Dutch Springs, the Northeast’s favorite underwater amusement park. The timing could not have been more perfect this year and conditions could not have been better. Even though the water level was at least 5 ft. higher than normal, visibility exceeded 50 ft., allowing us to dive all weekend long, and more importantly, offer the opportunity for anyone with a c-card the opportunity to dive their choice of the most unique selection of diving gear you have ever seen, under the watchful eyes of the topside and underwater safety crew. One of the highlights of this year’s event was a collection of vintage Russian military diving rigs from the private collection of NEDEG member Fred Barthes and previously on display at the New
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Serving Long Island Diving Community for More than 25 Years Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven. Hardy souls had the opportunity to dive an authentic Russian surface supplied three bolt hardhat rig made in 1976 and a very unusual Russian Special Forces Frogman suit from the 1960’s. They featured self-contained double-hose open circuit scuba and a fully integrated suit with mask. It quickly became very clear that Russian Special Forces divers were a breed apart; their gear certainly was not designed for comfort! As always, there was a full array of hardhat and commercial diving gear of the surface supplied air variety, including the venerable U.S. NAVY MK V hardhat rig and an assortment of Kirby Morgan Superlite helmets, along with a wide selection of specialty helmets from the military and commercial diving fields. Did we mention you could dive in anything you wanted? The hardest part was choosing what you wanted to dive! Fortunately, the highly experienced topside crew can rotate divers through pretty quickly, some divers were able to try as many as four different types of equipment over the course of the weekend and it was free with your paid admission to the park. In between hardhat dives you were free to enjoy all of the incredible attractions making Dutch Springs the Northeast’s favorite underwater amusement park. It’s pretty hard to beat a deal like that!
HARDHAT DIVERS Just a note: NEDEG will be back at Dutch Springs on Oct. 14-16.
US Navy MK V diver practices rescue skills. Photo courtesy of NEDEG.
All of the helmets were complete with full communications, allowing the divers to communicate freely with the topside crew and the safety divers, assuring that all participants were safe and had a comfortable experience, along with some absolutely incredible photo and video opportunities. While you may have
missed out on this particular opportunity, don’t despair! NEDEG will be back at Dutch Springs for Memorial Day weekend in 2012. What better way to start the dive season than with a walk around the park in a U.S. NAVY MK V? You’re right, I can’t think of anything either… ■
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ortheast divers are a pretty resilient group. Some will even try their hand at catching their dinner such as “Lobstah” (a New England favorite), harvesting scallops, spear fishing flounder and Tautog, or, while in Rhode Island, spear fishing for Striped Bass. They will try almost anything once and that includes some of the “traditional” holiday stuff. These are adventurous guys and gals, who love a good challenge, and have
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typically carved a pumpkin or two in their lifetime for Halloween, whether it be for a kid or just for fun. They traditionally finish the act above water, in a dining room, with proper carving materials but what kind of a challenge is that? These folks explore shipwrecks and brave sharks so it is no surprise they prefer to carve their pumpkins underwater. People would not generally assume that carving a pumpkin underwater would be possibilities, or even fun! Those who do, have their personal strategies and are not
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A diver works on carving while trying to secure the bouyant pumpkin. Photo courtesy of Bob Michelson.
afraid to share them with those of us who might not be able to visualize the process. We spoke with Steve Whitford, the web master of New England Aquarium Dive Club in Boston, and he explained while it’s an odd activity, it’s fun. “Personally, I do it to have something strange and unique to brag about,” says Whitford. I have known Steve for many years and know him to be of sound mind, but really? “I get odd looks when I tell people I just carved a pumpkin underwater. Plus, it makes a great souvenir to display for the next few weeks,” Whitford says. “You have the option to light the pumpkin with a tank marker or strobe to complete the experience. It really is kind of cool.” Pumpkin carving may be as basic as making a scary face, or as detailed as photos of infamous paintings, musicians, or a marine mammal or two. Having the capability to perform this act underwater is extraordinary to say the least but the best part is you don’t need to have a degree in art to complete the job. You just need a sizable pumpkin, diving attire and equipment, and some motivation! “I have almost no artistic skill, so my pumpkins are pretty basic,” says Whitford. “But it’s fun and something different to do underwater.” The tools needed are primarily your dive knife, but Whitford has seen some people bring down real pumpkin carving tools with them. “To me it looks like more of a hassle to try and use the small tools with cold-water gloves,” Whitford says. “Just about every diver carries a dive knife, but seldom gets to use it. The knife is used to saw, or chisel out the designs, which is harder than it sounds.” Uncut pumpkins are very buoyant. For this reason divers usually remove the top and hollow out the pumpkin the night before. “When they are filled with water, they are
about neutral and I put a dive weight inside to keep it stable,” explains Whitford. “When you’re carving the pumpkin you still have to hold it steady, or brace it against the ground or underwater platform.” He also adds while doing so; always make sure your area is safe and relatively clear of any critters who may want to help with the excavation of your masterpiece. The dives Whitford has been on, have taken place on an underwater platform at about fifteen feet in a fresh water pond on Cape Cod. He says there is no formal training, but he receives a lot of helpful suggestions from other divers. “What works for me is to pound my dive knife blade into the pumpkin in a line to make a design rather than cutting,” Whitford adds. “After I have a rough cut, I can use the serrated edge of my knife to clean it up”. There are many different techniques. Some divers draw a design on the pumpkin before going underwater with a permanent marker while others freehand it. Be careful though when choosing a spot to dive, Whitford says he has always done his carving dives in the same pond, but when carving in the ocean the currents or choppy conditions can make it difficult to keep the pumpkin steady and diverd can actually cut themselves. And what about the mess usually left behind in pumpkin carving? With a large group and clear water you will notice a lot of floating pumpkin bits all around you once the carving is complete but it is all biodegradable and/or food for the marine critters so it’s easy clean-up. This Halloween try something different when carving your pumpkin…it’s a challenge but, in the end, what a story to have to tell! ■
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photographer and SCUBA Instructor,” Rome said. “When I returned to the states, I became a NYC Teaching Fellow and spent two years teaching middle school science at Lyons Community School – a small, progressive, Title-I school in Brooklyn, NY. When I ended up the Grand Prize Winner of the ‘2041 Teacher’s Contest’ and was awarded free passage aboard the 2041 International Antarctic Treaty Expedition with world famous polar explorer, Robert Swan. I was hooked on the idea of bringing science to my students through interactive play. I am a PADI OWSI Instructor and I have a Masters in Adolescent Science Education from Pace University so I had all my ducks in a row; I just had to create the program. Scuba diving is an engaging and exotic action sport and in order to participate in it, one must have an understanding of many middle and high school science concepts. The Schooba Academy nurtures the connection between scuba diving and the learning of science with close intergenerational support. Students receive private science tutoring,
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The Hickory Stick
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Another new mooring in 2011 is to the City of Concord. This steamer was constructed in 1868 and is 135 ft. long. On September 29, 1906 the City of Concord left Cleveland for St. Clair, Michigan towing the coal laden consorts Montpelier and Donaldson. She stopped in Lorain to pick up a third tow, the barge Neguanee. Only a few hours had passed when a Gulf
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hurricane caught up to the train of vessels off Huron, Ohio. Abandoning her tows, the aging Concord fought to keep afloat. After the rising water put out the boiler fires Captain Charles McEcheran ordered the crew to abandon ship. Two of the crew refused to board the yawl boat and died when she foundered. Another crewman who had fallen in the water was rescued by the Donaldson. Fighting monstrous waves, the City of Concord’s crew made it to shore east of Cedar Point. The Neguanee was driven ashore nearby and though the vessel was a total loss, her crew survived. The wooden City of Concord is 45 ft. deep in an area pockmarked with illegal dredge dumpings. The Concord’s boiler, steering gear and engine can be explored, often in the relative warmth, above a thermocline. Some decking is present which should be avoided if there is limited visibility. The large windlass has been pulled towards the port side of the vessel. In the debris field on the vessel’s starboard side are barrels and an overturned capstan. The mooring block is located on the starboard side near the stern.
The F.H. Prince
As the keeper of the Marblehead Lighthouse looked north one hot August day in 1911, he could see a boat on fire some six miles north of his station. It was the steamer F. H. Prince and it was so engulfed in flames Captain Parsons drove her onto the rocks east of Kelleys Island. Two sandsuckers, the Mary H and the Albert Y. Gowan came alongside to pump water on the steamer to save her but
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attempts to free the vessel failed, and the sand company who owned the boats that fought the fire, filed a salvage claim against her. The smoldering vessel caught fire again several days later and was totaled. The F.H. Prince is located less than a mile east of Lake Erie’s Kelleys Island. The remains of the 240 ft. long steamer are a popular dive. The engine and boilers were removed in 1914 however there are lots of metal parts including some machinery that comes to within two ft. of the surface since the depth here is less than 20 ft. Other hazards are the heavy boat traffic, and monofilament from numerous fishermen looking for schools of bass. The buoy project is ongoing and supported by dive shops and divers. For more
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MW ‘HOT’ NEWS Our-World Underwater – Building Up for 2012
Our-World Underwater has announced their 2012 show will be held Feb. 17-19 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The event will include in-depth workshops, special speakers, including Cris Kohl and Cathy Church, and Our-World Underwater’s annual photo contest. For more info on the event visit www.ourworldunderwater.com
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MIDWEST DIVE NEWS Diveheart Luau and Dance
Diveheart will hold a Luau dinner and dance Nov. 12 at the Downers Grove American Legion Post #80 in Downer Grove, Ill. from 6 – 11 p.m. There will be a raffle as well as a silent auction. All proceeds will go to benefits Diveheart, a program that helps folks with disabilities enjoy scuba diving. For more info visit www.diveheart.org
Bay Area Divers Shipwrecks and Scuba Conference A meeting of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council on Oct. 18 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. The Thunder Bay Sanctuary Advisory Council was established in 1997 and has fifteen members and fifteen alternates; five seats represent local community governments, and the other ten represent facets of the sanctuary community, including education, research, fishing, diving, tourism, cultural resources, economic development, and the community at large. The council meets bi-monthly, with informal coffees and lunches scheduled for non-meeting months. The meetings are open to the public. For more info visit http://thunderbay.noaa.gov
Treasure Dive AND Underwater Pumpkin Carving with Scuba 2000
Scuba 2000 is sponsoring a Treasure Dive and Underwater Pumpkin Carving event Oct 16. The annual event will be held at Centennial Beach in Barrie and promises a day of fun on shore and in the water. There will be prizes, food, and an underwater pumpkin carving contest. For more info visit www.scuba2000.com
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The Bay Area Divers are gearing up for their 28th Annual Shipwrecks and Scuba Conference to be held Nov. 19 at the Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. This year the event will feature a presentation on Black Beard the Pirate’s Flagship, Queen Ann’s Revenge. Speaker Chris Southerly will share stories of the history of the ship and how the project to revoer it is progressing. There will be a number of workshops and presentations throughout the weekend. For more info visit www.bayareadivers.net or www.shipwrecksandscuba.com
Shipwrecks and Technology at the Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum A Shipwrecks & Technology event will be held on Oct. 29 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Great Lakes Naval Memorial & Museum in Muskegon, Michigan. There will be vendor booths, the chance to build and operate an ROV, underwater pumpkin carving, the chance to operate an ROV in Florida through the internet, experts talking about shipwrecks, how they are found and documented and an evening film festival. For more info visit www.wmup.org
Fox Valley Scuba Club Pumpkin Dive
On Oct. 22 beginning at 4 p.m. there will be a pumpkin dive at the West Point Dive Quarry in Lohrville, WI. Everyone is welcome. For more info visit www.fvsc.net.
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On Oct. 8 from noon-6 p.m. there will be a pumpkin dive at the Menominee Marina in Menominee, MI. There will be pumpkin carving, diving, food and prizes. For more info contact Bob Berg at (906) 863-7330 or visit www.mmdiving.com
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search soon located the planes exact resting place. The Nomad has spent the last 71 years resting at the bottom of the lake near Browning Island, a few kilometers west of Bracebridge. The LAM team is still working with the Department of National Defense and the Ontario Provincial Police in the investigation of the aircraft. The bodies of the two airmen have yet to be recovered but Tom Bates; brother of pilot Ted Bates has
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diving without mentioning Thunder Bay. Alpena is home of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The sanctuary was established to protect the water’s shipwrecks and was the first Great Lakes sanctuary that focused solely on a large collection of shipwrecks. It covers 448 square miles of northwest Lake Huron, off the northeast coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. One of the draws to making this area special for divers is Lake Huron’s cold, fresh waters. The combination of cold and fresh has created a great environment for preserving the hundreds of shipwrecks that litter the
lake. Divers can literally see many of the wrecks as they were when they sank. The area is really rich in diving. Just off shore there is an island called Isle Royale and it is literally a ship graveyard. Storms come up suddenly and ships would hit the shoals so there are a lot of different types of freighters around the island. If you are looking for a place offering you so many opportunities to dive you may not hit them all in your lifetime, head for the Ontario area. It is a place as diverse in dive sites as it is in history and, trust me, you will never run out of fun. ■
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Personally, I enjoy diving the lakes because of the many cars divers will find. There is a little gambling game many Canadians play where they park a car on the ice and take wagers on how long it will take the car to break through the ice. I have dove more than a few of those. There are nearly 100,000 bodies of water from pond size to a lake with a surface area of one million acres. Divers can explore Lac Seul, Lake of the Woods and Red Eagle all located in Ontario. The famous river systems such as the English, Sturgeon also offer a different type of diving with history dating back to the Pleistocene glaciation 10,000 years ago. Divers often find fossils as well as old homesteads in some of the larger waterways. The lower St. Lawrence river offers a lot of diving. There are forts along the waterway so there is a lot of shipping back and forth. There is an enormous amount of history in those waters. Finally, you can’t talk about Ontario
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BAHAMAS
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By Jeff Hirschman Guest Writer, Dive News Network uraçao is a dive destination offering amazing tropical diving and I should know… I run trips there every year and go as often as I can! Curaçao offers clear, bath-water warm diving to divers of all levels. A new diver will discover reefs, with easy diving and abounding with marine life. Neophytes will find wrecks and multi-level reefs to test their skills and speak to the adventurer in their souls. Our divers come back with stories on end about the ocean around Curaçao and about the island itself. This is the one tropical destination that always keeps them wanting more. I own QC Scuba in Wantagh, New York. Having been in the Scuba business for more than two decades, I have seen numerous destinations come and go in terms of diver interest. However, Curaçao keeps making the list of ‘most desired destination’ year after
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year. For cold water divers like we have in my neck of the woods, Curaçao offers a different type of diving altogether; water temps are in the mid to upper 80’s, no thermocline (until approx. 180 fsw) and 80+ foot visibility. It is a true underwater paradise. Located in the southern Caribbean Sea, just off the Venezuelan coast, Curaçao is the largest of the three ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao). Divers come to swim with Whale sharks and manta’s, all while exploring the reefs. Just outside of the hurricane belt, 12 degrees north of the equator, Curaçao offers year round sun and easterly trade winds. The reefs around Curaçao are pristine and divers will discover an abundance of soft and hard corals. The area is protected and is a mecca for underwater photographers. The abundance of marine life on the reefs is miraculous. We typically stay at Breezes Resort and even their house reef is an amazing dive. QC Scuba works with Ocean
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Encounters Curaçao whenever we travel to our tropical home-away-from-home. Our friends at Ocean Encounters make the trip seamless in terms of the diving experience. Ocean Encounters was recently named as “One of the World’s Best Dive Operators” in the 2011 Top 100 Gold List. Ocean Encounters is known for its professionalism, safe boats, rental gear (they keep in great condition), and their helpful, friendly dive staff. While we opt for the all-inclusive family oriented Breezes Curaçao, there are many other great choices such as the Lions Dive and Beach Resort, the Hilton Curaçao and the Hyatt Regency Curaçao. Whenever my divers stay at one of these resorts, they come home raving about how the resort catered to them (and their families, even those with infants). Their boats are in great shape and the staff is attentive. The Ocean Encounters Breezes Resort also sits on a 1500 ft. long beach, where you can dive the house reef just outside the man-made breakwater. There are many dive sites in and around Curaçao. Beacon Point and The Lost Anchor are two popular dive sites. The currents at Beacon Point make this destination an intermediate to advanced dive site but is well worth the effort with its large pillar coral formation. The blue large jacks, grouper, and barracuda go to church here in a cathedral of beauty.
Welcome to Breezes Curaçao The Playful Side of Paradise The first and only Super-Inclusive resort on the island of Curaçao. World-class scuba with free basic instruction, one shore dive per day is included in an underwater park, adjacent to the resort.
1-877-BREEZES (1-877-273-3937) www.breezes.com
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The Lost Anchor dive site, located west of Sal Island, is a great dive for seeking out a variety of marine life. The goatfish, squid, as well as hundreds of tropical species make Lost Anchor their home. Curaçao is also known for its wrecks such as the Airplane wreck and the Superior Producer. The Airplane Wreck is an effortless wreck to dive because it is easily accessed from the beach at Santa Martha. Straight out from the breakwaters is a marking buoy identifying the site of the remains of the airplane. It has become home to a lot of marine life. There are public restrooms, showers, restaurants and security nearby. If you are looking for a challenge, the Superior Producer is a fantastic wreck dive. Assuming no cruise ships or military vessels are in port, this is a dive not to be missed. At over 200 feet long, and at depths of 65-100 fsw, this wreck went down in 1977 and has a ton of life on it. The Car Pile reminds me of the Belt Parking Lot (oops – Belt Parkway, a very congested parkway here in NY) but underwater! A barge carrying vehicles was sunk as an artificial reef, leaving cars and trucks (dating back to the 1940s) piled on the wall for divers to explore and photograph. While there are two Car Pile sites, QC Scuba dives the one attached to the Breezes House Reef quite frequently. 26
Ocean Encounters does a special trip to the Mushroom Forest. This is perhaps one of the most famous dive sites in Curaçao. Hard coral formations look like mushrooms that one would see in Alice in Wonderland. It is a great place for marine life to take cover and divers can spend hours just drifting through and searching between all the nooks and crannies. QC Scuba Technical Divers are always amazed at how we can do 200+ fsw dives right from the beach! The nice slope lends to training and exploring for all levels of divers. Deep less explored areas are another reason I never get bored when returning to Curaçao. At QC Scuba we don’t choose Curaçao just for its diving; there are a lot of land-based activities too. We often have families join us that have some non-divers as well. Instead of leaving family behind, our friends at Ocean Encounters also cater to the non-diver. Curaçao has a beautiful landscape with many things to enjoy such as hiking, biking, and walking tours. The beaches, intimate and secluded, offer visitors a chance to bathe in the sun or play on the beach unencumbered by crowds of people. If your idea of a dream vacation includes a lot of shopping, then Willemstad, the city capital, is your answer. Willemstad is rich in culture, and like the rest of Curaçao,
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has something for everyone. Families can explore the retailers, restaurants, and nightlife spots. One can visit the small store bosting the ‘World’s Best Mojito’ sign, or perhaps visit Mikvé IsraelEmanuel, a Jewish synagogue established over 350 years ago! Walking across the Queen Emma pontoon bridge or taking in the landscape of pastel colored stores should not be missed. Divers should make it a point to visit Willemstad while still saving time to explore some of the more than 60 dive sites around the island. If you are looking for a great dive destination catering to the entire family, my money is on Curaçao. Divers can explore over and over again and never experience the same dive twice while the family can take in the sights and sounds of a culture dating back hundreds of years. The culture is friendly and the diving is amazing…in fact, so amazing I take divers in groups of up to 32 as often as I can! Let’s be honest, after visiting a dive destination multiple times, anyone would think I would have found something wrong with Curaçao by now, unless there is nothing to find because it is perfect just the way it is. For more info visit www.qcscuba.com - www.oceanencounters.com. ■
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GEAR BOX TROPICAL DIVE DIRECTORY D1 Hybrid Drysuit
The D1 Hybrid Drysuit gives new meaning to “revolutionary design”. This drysuit includes integrated silicone seals, a drybag, hose, and a 5/7MM H1 Hood. Three years were spent analyzing the problems of standard drysuits before the patented D1 Hybrid was developed. The D1 is the world’s first insulated constant volume drysuit with a 10 Butyl layer Trilaminate shell and 3-D mesh inner lining with suspenders. The suit is designed to provide a constant distance to the outer shell while acting as a vapor barrier keeping the diver dry at all times. The D1Hybrid Drysuit also provides unrestricted airflow throughout the suit so that no trapped air or squeeze is ever allowed. It also sports a warm neck valve and elastic waist band, an armored dry zipper with a chill guard and polyurethane embossed seat area for non-slip and abrasion protection. For more info visit http://waterproof.mwrc.net.
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Sea & Sea MDX-D7000 Underwater Housing
The Sea & Sea’s MDX-D7000 Underwater Housing for Nikon D7000 is a compact housing constructed from machined solid block aluminum, with corrosion-resistant die-cast aluminum alloy grips. Camera features can be controlled using the ergonomic slanted controls on the rear of the housing. A built-in leak detector warms of water leakage and a 0.5x optical viewfinder is included. The housing can be fitted with an optional strobe bulkhead for hardwired strobes. Strobes can be triggered as slaves using the Fibre-Optic Cable L-Type. The housing has a Get the free mobile app for your phone corrosion- and abrasion-resistant anodized coating and features http:/ / gettag.mobi an anti-reflection coated LCD window, a port locking mechanism, locking latches, 2 fiber-optic cable sockets, and a camera quickshoe, which makes installing and removing the camera very easy. For more info visit www.seaandseacom.
TROPICAL DIVE DIRECTORY BAHAMAS Caribbean Dive Shop 504.831.7017 www.caribbeandiveshop.com Small Hope Bay Lodge 800.223.6961 www.smallhope.com
BELIZE Calypso Beach Retreat 303.264.8333 www.calypsobeachretreat.com Hugh Parkeys 888.223.5403 www.belizediving.com Sun Breeze Hotel 1.800.688.0191 www.sunbreeze.net
BonAIrE Villa Makoshi Lower Level 780.483.0044 www.BonaireDiveVilla.com
CAyMAn ISLAndS Southern Cross Club 800.899.2582 www.southerncrossclub.com Sunset House 800.854.4767 www.sunsethouse.com
CoZUMEL Albatros Charters 888.333.4643 www.cozumel-fishing.com BlueBubbleScuba 987.872.4240 www.bluebubble.com 28 28
An alphabetical listing of participating dive shops, charters, live aboards and resorts in tropical locations around the world. To be listed in our Tropical Dive Directory call 360.240.1874 or email us at nesales@divenewsnetwork.com Island DreamsTravel 800.346.6116 Coastal Marine Diving Supply www.divetrip.com 954.815.7914 www.coastalmarinediving.com
Scuba Du 310.684.5556 www.scubadu.com Sea Robin 951.824.9073 www.searobincozumel.com
CUrACAo Ocean Encounters 800.932.6237 www.oceanencounters.com
FIJI Beqa Lagoon Resort 800.542.3454 www.beqalagoonresort.com Beyond the Reef 691.350.3483 www.diveyap.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
FLorIdA Amoray Dive Resort 1-800-426-6729 www.amoray.com
Crystal Lodge Dive Center 352.795.6798 www.manatee-central.com Crystal River Watersports (352) 795-7033 www.diveorlando.com Horizon Divers 305.453.3535 www.horizondivers.com Narcosis Scuba Center 727.934.6474 www.narcosisscuba.com Off The Wall Adventures 863.709-9253 www.offthewalladventures.com SpruceCreekScuba 386.767.1727 www.sprucecreekscuba.com The Dive Station (407) 843-3483 www.divestation.com The Scuba Center (561) 278-7020 www.scubadelray.com Walker’s Dive Charters 561.253.4294 www.walkersdivecharters.com
GALAPAGoS Divencounters Alliance 877.323.DIVE www.divencounters.com
HAWAII Maui Dreams Dive Co 808.874.5332 www.mauidreamsdiveco.com
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GEAR BOX TROPICAL DIVE DIRECTORY ScubaPro LiteHawk
A robust and comfortable back flotation jacket the ScubaPro LiteHawk integrates performance features to deliver comfort and easy handling. Built with the latest back flotation technology this unit positions the air bladder in the back, providing exceptional freedom of movement around chest and shoulders. It sports a 3-dump deflation system enabling divers to dump air from a variety of underwater positions. The ScubaPro LiteHawk also includes streamlined air cell technology, automatic volume control of air cell through compression straps and rotating quick release shoulder buckles as well as adjustable shoulder straps. The LiteHawk also has a padded back pad and two movable accessory pockets. The lift capacity is 56 lbs. For more info visit www.scubapro.com. Get the free mobile app for your phone
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HondUrAS Deep Blue Resort 011.504.95.76.36.97 www.deepblueutila.com Utila Tours 800.668.8452 337.893.0013 www.utila.com
IndonESIA Island DreamsTravel 800.346.6116 www.divetrip.com Kungkungan Bay Resort & Spa 530.347.2300 www.divekbr.com Lembeh Hills Resort www.LembehHills.com 62.812.441.18.000 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 Tasik Ria Resort Spa & Diving 62.431 -.824.445 www.tasikria.com Worldwide Dive and Sail 866.258.6398 www.worldwidediveandsail.com
MExICo Abyss Dive Center 52.984.873.2164 www.abyssdivecenter.com Aquanauts Dive Adv. 998.206.9365 www.aquanautsdiveadventures.com
Maya Palms Resorts & Dive Center 888.843.3483 www.mayapalms.com
nortH CAroLInA Aquatic Safaris & Divers Emporium 910.392.4386 www.aquaticsafaris.com ATLANTIS Atlantis Charters 252.728.6244 CHARTERSwww.atlantischarters.net Cape Fear Dive Center 910.458.7390 www.capefeardivecenter.com Discovery Diving Co. 252.728.2265 www.discoverydiving.com Diver Style Scuba 704.289.2089 www.diverstyle.com Divin’ Dawgs 252.638.3432 www.divindawgs.com Olympus Dive Center 252.726.9432 www.olsympusdiving.com Under Pressure Diving (June-Aug) 757.537.6524 www.capt-jt.com
PHILIPPInES Island DreamsTravel 800.346.6116 www.divetrip.com
rEd SEA - EGyPt Fly & Sea Dive Adventures 888.995.DIVE(3483) www.redseadiving.ca
Seashell II Housing
The Seashell II is a customizable underwater housing suitable for almost any compact camera with a pop-out external zoom lens. These universal housings meet all the requirements for recreational divers. The Seashell II has a depth rated at 40 meters/110 ft. The patent innovative design is compatible with over 70 percent of the compact type digital cameras available in the market today. For more info visit www.bonicadive.com.
roAtAn CoCo View Resort Roatan 800.282.8932 www.roatan.com GoRoatan.com 888.405.8737 www.goroatan.com
St. CroIx (U.S. VIrGIn ISLAndS) BVI Scuba 284.540.2222 www.bviscubaco.com Cane Bay Dive Shop 340.773.9913 www.canebayscuba.com Jost Van Dyke 800.778.8066 www.jostvandyke.com
St. kIttS Dive St. Kitts 869.564.8914 www.divestkitts.com
St. VInCEnt Bequia Dive Adventures 784.458.3826 www.bequiadiveadventures.com
tHAILAnd Sairee Cottage Diving 667.745.6126 www.saireecottagediving.com
tUrkS & CAICoS Oasis Divers 649.946.1128 www.oasisdivers.com Dive Provo 649.946.5040 www.diveprovo.com
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DIVE DIRECTORY
A listing of participating dive shops, charters, resorts, and independent instructors NORTHEAST
CONNECTICUT Divers Cove LLC Just Scuba!!!
Essex
Dive Master Services Inc.
(860) 767-1960
Store
Dive Right Scuba
(860) 303-4612
Instructor
Long Island Scuba
Pawcatuck
Charter
Aqua Visions Scuba
Mamaroneck
(914) 381-1884
Store
Store
Abyss Scuba Center
Mount Kisco
(914) 244-3483
Store
Anything Underwater
New Paltz
(845) 590-9721
Store
(207) 784-7300
Store
Leisure Pro Ltd.
New York
(212)645-1234
Store
(207) 775-3467
Store
Oceanblue Divers
New York
(347) 497-3483
Club
Pan Aqua Diving Inc.
New York
(212) 736-3483
Store
Baltimore
(410) 668-6866
Store
Scuba Network (between 30th & 31st)
New York
(212) 993-6166
Store
Cockeysville
(410) 666-2326
Store
Scuba Network (between 5th & 6th)
New York
(212) 243-2988
Store
Port Jefferson Station
(631) 331-9609
Store
Riverhead
(631) 727-7578
Store
Rockville Centre (516) 872-4571
Store
Store/Training
Wallingford
(860) 563-0119 Store/Instr./Training Garloo (203) 284-1880
Auburn Portland
MAINE
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
Port Diver Scuba Center
Diver Jim’s / Belmont Scuba
Belmont
(617) 484-5246
Store
East Coast Divers, Inc.
Brookline
(617) 277-2216
Store/Charter
Burlington Scuba
Burlington
(781) 272-5164
Store
Blue Ocean Divers
Boston Harbor Diving Co.
East Boston
(617) 846-5151
Charter
QCScuba.com
Fitchburg
(978) 343-6330
Store
Andy’s Sport Shop 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 Central NH Divers
Hampton Dive Center Swim and Scuba
Keene
(603) 357-4430
Store
Meredith
(603) 279-9099
Store
Bainbridge Scuba & Snorkeling Dutch Springs
Diver’s World
www.gypsyblooddive.com
Charter
The Dive Shop NJ
Cherry Hill
(856) 751.0308
Store/Charter
East Hanover
(973) 887-0194
Store
Egg Harbor Twp
(609) 641-7722
Store/Charter
Hoboken Dive Center
Hoboken
(201) 795-3483
Store
East Coast Diving Supply
Northfield
(609) 646-5090
Store
Atlantic Spear & Scuba
Point Pleasant Beach
atlanticspearandscuba.com
Store
A Water Odyssey Scuba
Ocean Spirit Aquatics
Thorofare
(856) 202-5402
Store
Totowa
(973) 256-0555
Store
NEW YORK Seguin’s Scuba Center
Albany
Finger Lake Scuba
Auburn
Jeanne II Diving Charters
Brooklyn
(518) 456-8146
Store/Charter
Store/Charter
Wantagh
(516) 826-SCBA
Store
Bainbridge
(717) 426-2114
Bethlehem
Uncle Joe’s Scuba
Brielle
Scuba Network
(607) 757-2930
(610) 759-2270
Bethlehem
(610) 746-4016
Store/Quarry Store Store
www.LVDive.com next to Dutch Springs
Gypsy Blood Dive
Atlantic Divers
Vestal
PENNSYLVANIA
Lehigh Valley Dive
NEW JERSEY
Lakeland Divers, Inc.
Private Instructor Store/Charter
(203) 327-2822
Aqua Ventures, Inc.
(845) 803-4260 (631) 225-8450
Stamford
Divers Den MD
Lagrangeville
(845) 735-5550
Captain Saam’s Scuba School
Maine Divers Scuba Center
Mobile Air Fills
Lindenhurst
Rocky Hill
Barclay’s Skindivers Paradise
www.scubadms.com
Long Island
The Scuba Shack LLC New England Dive Center
Kingston
Indian Valley Scuba
Coraopolis
(412) 262-2664
Erie Harleysville
Store
www.scubaerie.com
Store
(215) 256-6000
Store
www.IndianValleyScuba.com B & B Diving - 2 quarries
Hillsville
(724) 667-9448
Store
Irwin
(724) 863-0752
Store
Lancaster Scuba Center
Lancaster
(717) 397-2822
Store
Willow Springs
Richland
(717) 866-5801
Quarry
Williamsport
(570) 326-2091
Store
Randy’s Dive Shop
RHODE ISLAND Newport Diving Center
Newport
(401) 847-9293
Store
ScubaMadeEasy@Cox.net
Jamestown
(401) 560-0280
Store/Instr./Training
Simply Scuba
Newport
(401) 787-1517
Store
(800) 764-3483 Store/Charter East Bay Dive Center www.jeanne-ii.com Charter Giant Stride Dive Shop
Warren
(401) 247-2420
Store
Warwick
(401) 732-8808
Store
VIRGINIA www.cbdcscuba.com
Store
Kings County Divers
Brooklyn
(718) 648-4232
Store
Stingray Divers
Brooklyn
(718) 384-1280
Store
Discover Diving
Buffalo
(716) 685-4557
Store
Lynnhaven Dive Center
Virginia Beach
(757) 481-7949
Store/Charter
Scuba Network
Carle Place
(516) 997-4864
Store
Under Pressure Diving (Sept-May)
Virginia Beach
(757) 537-6524
Charter
Captain Mike’s Diving
City Island
(718) 885-1588
Store
Woodbridge Scuba
Woodbridge
(703) 878-4365
Store
Pisces School of Dive Inc.
East Rochester
(585) 381-2842
Store
National Aquatic Services
East Syracuse
(315) 479-5544
Shop
WaterfrontDiving.com
Burlington
(802) 865-2771
Store
Ed’s Pro Dive Center
Elmira
(607) 368-2096
Shop
Lockness Dive Boat
Freeport
(516) 298-2633
Charter
(309) 826-1080
Store
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Chesapeake Bay Diving Center
Portsmouth
VERMONT ILLINOIS Bad Leo’s Diving
Bloomington
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MIDWEST DIVE DIRECTORY Windy City Diving Enterprise Marine
Bolingbrook
(630) 209-2445
Charter
White Star Quarry
Gibsonburg
whitestarquarry.com
Quarry
Des Plaines
(847) 640-8113
Charter
Aquatic Adventures
Hilliard
(614) 889-2822
Store
Southern Ohio Dive Academy
Kettering
(937) 298-2999
Store
Apostle Island
NorthlandEquipment.net
Store/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
Northland Equipment
Moline
(309) 797-9721
Store
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
Hudson
www.saintcroixscuba.com
Store/Charter
Sentry Pool & Scuba 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
WISCONSIN
St. Croix Scuba & Snorkeling
South Beloit
(815) 389-1479
Lake
Diver Dan’s Scuba
Kenosha
(262) 652-9399
Store
Scuba World, Inc.
Swansea
(618) 277-3483
Store
Adventure Charter Boats
Milwaukee
adventurecharterboats.com
Charter
Mermet Springs
Vienna
mermetsprings.com
Quarry
Len-Der Charters
Milwaukee
(414) 588-6764
Charter
Pirates Cove Diving
Milwaukee
(414) 482-1430
Store
Dyer
(219) 322-7222
Store
Marineland Dive Center
Onalaska
(800) 658-9466
Store
Elkhart
(574) 264-3528
Store
Fort Wayne
(260) 207 2773
Store
Marlins Scuba
Pearl Lake
INDIANA Goose’s Scuba Shack, Inc. Hart City Scuba ASP Diving Lake County Divers Supply Indy Mph Watersports
ONTARIO
Hobart
(219) 942-0016
Store
LTC Scuba Center
Indianapolis
(317) 842-1988
Store
Scuba Shack
IOWA
Advanced Diving
Burlington
www.marlinscuba.com Instruction/Charter
Concord
(905) 660-6359
Store
Gravenhurst
(705) 687-5879
Store
Orangeville
(416) 458-5845
Charter
Scuba Adventures QCA, Inc.
Bettendorf
(563) 324-8771
Store
Diver’s Nook
Parry Sound
(705) 746-9757
Store/Charter
Strac Scuba Shack
Des Moines
(800) 5321140
Store
Scuba 2000
Richmond Hill
(905) 771-1500
Store
West Des Moines
(515) 255-7282
Store
Thousand Isl. Pleasure Diving
Rockport
(866) 659-2334
Charter
St. Catharines
DansDiveShop.ca
Store/Charter
Tobermory
(519) 596-2363
Charter/Store
Toronto
www.aquariusscuba.com
Store
Adventure Diving, Inc.
MICHIGAN
Dan’s Dive Shop
Thunder Bay Scuba
Alpena
(989) 356-6228
Store
Divers Den
Divers Incorporated
Ann Arbor
www.diversinc.com
Store
Aquarius Scuba Diving Centre
Aquatic Adventures of MI
NEW BRUNSWICK
Brighton
(810) 225-9868
Store
Bruno’s Dive Shop
Clinton Township
(586) 792-2040
Store/Charter
Enveco Diving
Bereford
(506) 542-1011
Store
Anchor Bay Scuba
Fair Haven
(586) 725-1991
Store
The Dive Shack
Saint John
(506) 634-8265
Store
(902) 345-2215
Store
(808) 324-4668
Charter
Sea the World
Farmington Hills
(248) 478-6400
Store
Advanced Scuba & Paintball
Holland
(616) 392-4433
Store/Charter
Isle Royale Charters
Kalamazoo
(855) DIVEIRC
Charter
Great Lakes Divecenter
Shelby Township
greatlakesdivecenter.com
Store
Traverse City
(231) 947-2520
Store
Burnsville
(952) 890-3483
Store
Duluth
(218) 624-7285
Store
Bonne Terre
(888) 843-3483
Mine
Captain Nemo’s Dive Shop
Columbia
(573) 442-3483
Store
Extreme Sports Scuba, Inc
Joplin
(888) 565-3483
Store
Popular Bluff
(573) 778-3483
Store
St. Louis/St. Charles
(314) 209-7200
Store
Waynesville
(573 )774-DIVE
Store
Scuba North
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MISSOURI Bonne Terre Mine
Ozark Dive Company West End Diving Odyssey Scuba and Travel
OHIO Portage Quarry Rec. Club
Bowling Green (419) 352-9203
Club
Scuba Unlimited
Cincinnati
(513) 793-4747
Store
Holiday Dive Charters
Cleveland
(216) 771-2628
Store
NOVA SCOTIA Easy Dive Canada LTD
Cape Breton Is. Hawaii
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Keauhou
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