First annual fun dives on the north shore with a local dive shop; this year's dive shop will be Air Down There Scuba!
Unfortunately Saturday's Fun Dive has been canceled due to non interest in participation. However, Saturday is a work project for GLSPS staff and Members. We are going to be working on the RV Preservation Engines to tune engines (set Timing). After this tuning on the engines is complete, we will be diving on the Hesper to install the mooring buoy.
As a member, you can sign up for Saturday to help with either task. Please let us know by both registering and calling Ken K or Phil K.
$25 for dives on Sunday, GLSPS membership required.
GLSPS Fun Dive Project
(R/V Preservation docked at Silver Bay Marina Slip # D 17)
Sunday, July 17, 2016
This event is put together to get our non active GLSPS Members together. Members can also see first hand how we do things on-board the vessel which we make as safe and organized as possible. This is NOT a cattle boat like you would see with some Charters. It is an excellent way to join us and have the opportunity to be more active in the Society. What ever level you decide to be at, there is a place for you as a active member. We are always striving to gain new members and especially active members that like to dive and participate in the projects the GLSPS provides.
Diving off the GLSPS Research vessel the RV Preservation, is one of the benefits of being a member. This is without a doubt the largest benefit the members have and can enjoy bot divers and NON divers!
The event fills up fast because of the popularity so please don't hesitate to register ASAP.
Please note: This schedule and dive locations could change at any time due to weather, lake conditions or any unforeseen event.
Itinerary (Tentative)
Sunday, July 17, 2016:
9:00 AM -Meet at the Divers Dock at the Silver Bay Marina Boat Launch
9:30 AM - Boat safety Briefing and Depart from dock for the Madeira.
10:00 10:30 AM – First dive team down.
11:00 AM – Second dive team down.
11:30 AM - First dive team returns. Begin filling tanks for a second dive (if).
12:00 AM – Second dive team returns.
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch is served. Finish filling tanks for second dive.
1:00 - 1:30 PM - If second dive has been approved, start second dive after short briefing.
1:30 PM - Second dive on the Madeira, (If not, we can move to the Hesper in Silver Bay).
1:30 1:45 PM - First dive team down.
2:00 2:15 PM Second dive team down.
2:30 PM - First dive team returns. Start pumping tanks if another dive is agreed upon.
3:00 PM Second Dive Team Returns. Start pumping tanks if another dive has been decided.
If another dive and location is decided, most likely the Hesper for a shallow dive.
Cruise back to Silver bay to dive the Hesper for a third dive.
4:15 PM commence third dive of the day.
5:00 PM Third dive of the day completed
5:30 - 5:45 PM - Return to the divers dock to unload gear. Before or after, a group photo is done.
Please Note: The diving operations end at this time, wrap up and head back to Marina for unloading and debriefing on the project. (This takes place typically on the way back to the Marina).
6:00 PM - Crew returns to dock at Silver Bay Marina.
5:00 PM - Crew cleans the boat, and departs to home.
Thank you to all that participate in this project. We hope you have fun learning about GLSPS Projects and procedures. Hopefully, you will be able to participate in a future GLSPS Project.
Safe diving,
Phil Kerber
Captain
612-720-2825