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GLSPS Fun Dive Event 2015
The Fun Dives from Silver Bay Marina
(On the RV Preservation)
September 12 - 13, 2015

 
 
RV Preservation at the Madeira

 
RV Preservation at the Silver Bay Marina Dock After a Day of Diving


 

Divers Getting Ready to Jump In and Descend Onto the Shipwreck
"Another Great Day of Diving"
 
To learn more about the Project, please click on the link below. 

If you have any questions or comments about the above project, please contact the project leader by clicking on the link Above.
GLSPS Board of Directors
info@glsps.org
 
 
 
2015 GLSPS Fun Dives on the
RV Preservation on the North Shore
 
Closing Report
 

September 12, 13, 2015

 

Crew: Phil Kerber (Captain), Jack Decker (Event Leader), Jim Christiansen, Bill Wallace, Vinnie Cobbs, Ken Merryman

 

This is a continuation of the GLSPS Board of Directors desire to encourage members that haven’t participated for a while, or not at all, to participate and meet other members.  To that end, we had brand new member Vinnie Cobbs on board.  Vinnie celebrated his 50th Open Water dive on our second dive on the Hesper, that Sunday.

 

We did 2 dives on the Madeira on Saturday.  The big Lake had building waves, so the ride was a bit bouncy.  Ken and Jim were trying to capture some video for new 3D film software Ken is experimenting with.  Visibility was fine for diving, but, not quite what Ken wanted for this.

 

On Sunday, we made a quick trip out and around the Silver Bay Marina breakwater to the wreck of the Hesper.  We did 2 dives here.  Ken looked to get video here, as well, but, the waves had the visibility stirred up too much to even attempt video.

 

Breakfast and lunch both days on board kept our crew fueled.  With a nice relaxing supper in town Saturday night, the crew was happy, as well.

 

Jack Decker

GLSPS Event Leader

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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GLSPS Fun Dive Event 2014
 
The Fun Dives from Silver Bay Marina
(On the RV Preservation)
 
September 13 - 14, 2014
 

 
 
 
RV Preservation Dock Along Side the Break-Wall Near the S.P. Ely
Photo By Tim Pranke
 
 
  
 
Divers on Surface Interval and Enjoying the "Fun Dive"
Photo By Phil Kerber

 
 
 
Diver Getting Ready to Jump In and Descend Onto the Shipwreck
Photo By Jack Decker
 
To learn more about the Project, please click on link to read the description of the project. 
 
 
  

 
If you have any questions or comments about the above project, please contact the project leader by clicking on the above link.
 
  
 
 
 
Itinerary
 
 

GLSPS Fun Dive Project

(R/V Preservation docked at Silver Bay Marina)

September 13 - 14, 2014

 

Please note: This schedule and dive locations could change at any time due to weather, lake conditions or any unforeseen event.

 

Friday, September 12:

6:00 PM – Dive the Hesper from shore, if enough interested divers.

 

Saturday, September 13:

 7:00 AM - Wake up call, begin breakfast.

Please Note:  All participants need to meet at the dock at Silver Bay Marina and be loaded by 8:00 AM Saturday. 

8:00 - Group “Before” photo.  All waiver forms need to be signed at this time. Perform boat safety briefing. 

8:30 AM - Cruise South to the Madeira.  Tie up on stern buoy. 

9:00 - Dive Safety briefing (15 min). Establish dive teams and order.  Set up and drop surface supplied O2 system on descent/accent line (anchor line). 

9:30 AM - First dive team down. 

10:00 AM - Second dive team down 

10:30 AM - Start filling scuba tanks for first dive team. 

11:00 AM - Start second team air filling. 

12:00 Noon - Lunch. 

1:00 PM - Send first team down for their second dive. 

1:30 PM - Send second dive team down for their second dive. 

2:00 PM – First team returns, start filling tanks.  

2:30 PM – Second team returns.  Discuss a possible 3rd dive, in boulders under the lighthouse. 

 5:00 – 7:00 PM - Return to dock at the Silver Bay Marina, filling tanks on the way. Discuss dive(s) for Sunday. 

 7:00 PM – Supper.  Local dining of the group’s choice. 

10:00 PM - Lights out.  (Required sleep for divers and crew).

Sunday, September 14: 

7:00 AM - Wake up call. 

8:00 AM - Depart from dock for Hesper and start breakfast. 

8:30 AM – Breakfast and safety briefing for the day. 

9:00 AM – First dive team down. 

9:30 AM – Second dive team down. 

10:00 AM - First dive team returns.  Begin filling tanks for a second dive (if). 

10:30 AM – Second dive team returns. 

12:00 Noon - Lunch is served.  Finish filling tanks for second dive. 

1:00 PM - If second dive has been approved, start second dive after short briefing. 

1:30 PM - If there is not a second dive to perform, wrap up diving operations and head back to the Marina to unpack and head for home. 

 2:30 PM - Second dive team down.  (If there is a second dive).  

3:30 PM - Diving operations end, 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). 

4:30 PM - Return to dock at Silver Bay Marina. 

5:00 PM - Clean boat, group “After” photo.

 

Thank you to all that participated in this project.  We hope you had fun learning about GLSPS Projects and procedures.  Hopefully, you will be able to participate in a future GLSPS Project.

 

Watch for the report and pictures of this project in the "2014 Projects Report" page on the GLSPS website soon after the project.

 

Safe diving,

 

Jack Decker

Project Leader

tripledecker@mchsi.com
 
Phil Kerber
Boat Captain
pkerber@glsps.org
612-720-2825
 
 
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Fun Dive on the North Shore
 
Closing Report
 
September 13 -14, 2014

 

The GLSPS decided to have some “fun” events, events that don’t have a particular project. These events are to get members that haven’t participated or been on the R/V Preservation, to do so, or to participate in a more involved role. Without a specific project to complete, the emphasis is on getting to know other members and diving.

 

This event had 7 participants: 6 divers and 1 non-diver.  The divers were Luke Flacksbarth, Mike Gatzke, Phil Kerber, Mac McClure, Tim Pranke, and Jack Decker; the non-diver was Brigette Gatzke.  Phil graciously provided his services as Captain.  Tim clocked some time behind the wheel towards his Captains License.  Jack served as “Event Leader.”

 

The boat was docked at Silver Bay Marina.  We planned to dive the wrecks of the Madeira and the Hesper and, possibly, some shoreline features. Weather permitting, of course.

 

Some of us were hoping to dive the Hesper Friday evening, but, ran out of time by the time we all arrived and got the boat ready.

 

Building waves were forecast for Saturday, so we got up early and headed to the Madeira.  We all got one dive in and decided to head back to the dock before the waves made traveling too uncomfortable.  We did some inspecting of a large piece of steel inside the stern section that is rather loose.  It will need some attention, either to secure it to the wreck or bring it down.  The afternoon was spent relaxing on the boat and talking with other divers and boaters at the marina.

 

Fellow members Steve Daniel and Jay Hanson joined us for the evening.  After supper at a local establishment, Jay and his family treated us to a campfire on shore at the marina.

 

Sunday saw high waves, again.  We motored out and around the marina’s break water to the calm waters above the Hesper.  Not everyone chose to dive, but, those that did got one dive in.  After the diving, Tim drove the Preservation on a “tourist trip” to see an ore carrier up close.  The ship came in to port while we were diving.

 

We had several “first timers” on board and a first time event leader.  Even though the weather didn’t quite cooperate, the camaraderie and amenities on board the R/V Preservation were excellent.  As a first time leader, I enjoyed getting to know the GLSPS procedures better.  My pancakes might need some improvement, however.  If my pancakes can be overlooked, I plan on volunteering to lead some more events.

 
Please join us next year (2015) for the GLSPS Fun Dives off the RV Preservation along the North Shore.  We hope to see some new faces joining us.
 
Jack Decker
Project Leader
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Initial Announcement 
(2013)
Canceled
 GLSPS Fun Dive on the North Shore

Please join us for a fun dive
September 7 - 8, 2013

The GLSPS would like to invite the GLSPS Members and their guests
for a "Fun Dive" on the North Shore on the RV Preservation (Society's research vessel)

To learn more, please click on this link button.
GLSPS Fun Dive On The North Shore

If Interested in participating in this event, please register!

If you still have any questions, please contact Bob with any of his contact information on the event page. 
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Closing Report
The above Project was canceled because of the lack of interest.  If members would like to join us on any fun dives off of the RV Preservation, please register in advance or when they become available so the dive doesn't get canceled like the above fun dive.
 
It's hard to believe members (and their dive buddies wouldn't jump at the chance to dive off a boat along the North Shore for next to free, (except for the gas expense driving up the North Shore).