This Past Week
Sunday the 19th – Lakeland Divers – New Diver Special – Other than the fact that it was unbearably hot at the dock it turned out to be a very nice day. Once we cleared the inlet, although hot, it wasn’t too bad on the ocean. Ran down to the Veronica M a 110’ tug sunk as part of the Axel Carlson artificial reef November 10th 2004 that Herb Seagers had named for his wife. The boat as usual was a mix of new and seasoned divers including a few spear fishermen. Five taug came up two of which were good size fish while the others although legal tended to look small compared to the big ones. On their second dive most chose to bag up on mussels. All in all a great day on the ocean.
This Week
Thursday the 23rd – Morning 8:00am departure: OPEN – Fish 100’ or less Just a small group of divers looking to fill their freezers, we have plenty of room and whether you’re a hunter/gather, a collector of nautical “junque” as it’s been called or just someone that wants to get out and wet you’ll have a good time. Contact me directly at either 973-887-3337 or on my cell 201-401-4608
Thursday the 23rd - Evening: Ocean Wreck Divers – 1830 departure for a single tank dive on the reef Ocean Wreck Divers, the club that runs the Tom’s River Flea market has me chartered for a one tank dive out on the reef with a 6:30 in the evening departure. Contact John G. at 732-233-0208 or email events@oceanwreckdivers.com
Saturday the 25th – Tridents – Fish The Tridents will again be terrorizing sea life with their unique brand of diving. As always with the Tridents we’ll tie in for one and then spend the rest of the day doing “buoy dives” and visiting a number of spots.
Sunday the 27th – Atlantic Wreck Divers – Arundo 130’ - Lobsters, locomotives and beer bottles oh my. The Arundo usually holds something for everyone. Gene does still have a few spots available and he can be reached at 609-641-7722
Next Week
Saturday the 1st – OPEN - 100> – Destination will be based on divers interest / the whims of the captain. I have several locations in mind including one that I haven’t put divers on and several others that I haven’t been to in quite awhile. If you have somewhere you would like to visit give me a call, I’m always open for suggestions, not that I always take them but I do enjoy listening to them.
Sunday the 2nd – Lakeland Divers – Pinta 90’- The Pinta was a 194’ two hold freighter that collided with the City of Perth (a considerably larger vessel) May 8th 1963. At the time of the collision she was carrying a cargo of lumber. She went down on her side and for many years although picturesque and a good spot for lobster in the cargo of wood planks the small size of her after house made penetration difficult if not dangerous. A number of years ago a storm ripped open the house exposing the diesel and a number of brass gauges were recovered. She’s still a good lobster dive but I find her far more interesting now.
Captain Al
SEA LION
For any of the OPEN boats or if you’d like to get out on any day not listed I can be reached at either 973-887-DEEP (3337) or my cell 201-401-4608
We have established a diver’s e-mail list and if you’d like to be included send the message “please add me to the SEA LION diver list” to sealion@atlantic-wreckdivers.com
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