Air Bubbles

 

The Newsletter of the North Shore Frogmen’s Club

Volume 56, Number 8

August 2014

President’s Message – August 2014

Greetings Frogs!

I hope you are getting in some awesome dives this summer! I hear the squid are around so stay tuned for some club night dives.

We have a lot of things to look forward to in August. On Thursday August 7th, Katherine Deuel from The Pew Charitable Trusts will be giving a presentation on preservation and conservation of our New England marine life and habitat. There are new proposals to open up protected areas to commercial fishermen. She will discuss what we can do to help preserve the marine life.

August 14th we will have our 2nd Wing Night at 7:30pm at Anmol Restaurant on 258 Rantoul St. Join us for some authentic Indian cuisine! There are plenty of things to try and they offer Tandoori style food for those don't care for curry in their entrees.

Join us for an early morning dive charter On Sat. August 16th with the Finatics on Cape Ann Divers. We will be diving Saturday Night Ledge and The Poling! Call Mary at Cape Ann Divers to sign up for this trip at (978) 282-8082. You must have your Advanced Certification to do these sites. The boat will be back by noon and there will be plenty of time to head to the D'Urso cookout after the boat charter.

Jim and Linda D'Urso will be hosting the Froggies for a pool party/cook out on Sat. August 16th at 1pm. The address is 22 Sheffield Dr. Peabody, MA. Party with the "Most Interesting Man in the World". RSVP to Linda @ lindamom3bv@comcast.net or call Linda @ 978-502-3290 or Jim @ 978-502-3280. Let them know if you plan to bring any dishes so they don't have duplicates. "Stay Thirsty My Friends".

We are now selling tickets for our Club Whale Watch on Saturday Sept.13th! We are able to secure a group rate for tickets at $25!!! These

tickets are usually $48 which is a huge savings!!. Metro West and Finatics Dive Clubs will be joining us for this whale watch trip. The boat holds 150 people. We will meet there at 8:15 am to check in and pick up our tickets. Captain Bill and Sons is located at 24 Harbor Loop Gloucester, Ma. They have marine biologists on board that have been studying the whales for years and they are excellent at narrating about the whales. Please see Laura Gallagher if you want to sign up and buy a ticket. No refunds unless Captain Bill and Sons cancels due to bad weather. Here is the link for purchasing the Whale Watch tickets online. http://www.northshorefrogmen.com/whale-watch- sept-13.php. Please note that Paypal adds a $1 service charge per ticket. Since we are getting a group discount, no tickets will be handed out until the morning of the trip. We will be picking up our tickets at the Whale Watch booth the morning of the Whale watch.

I would like to name Annette Spaulding as Diver of the Month and Patrick Madden as Member of the Month for their gracious hospitality to the Frogs for the Vermont trip! You guys rock and we love you!

Hope to see you in the water very soon! :)

- Laura Gallagher

President North Shore Frogmen

In this Issue:

President’s Message

pg. 1

Meeting Summaries

pg. 2-3

Calendar & Events

pg. 4-5

Vermont Trip

pg. 6-7

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The North Shore Frogmen’s Club

PO Box 3604

Peabody, MA 01961

2014 OFFICERS

President: Laura Gallagher Cell phone: 508 843-2395 Email: searaven00@yahoo.com

Vice President: Jim Barbara Cell phone: 617-755-8336 Email: jabarbara@verizon.net

Treasurer: Adam Hartnett Cell phone: 617-620-6466

Email: greatnewsadam@gmail.com

Secretary: Ellen Garvey Tel: 781-595-4978

Email: elleng@alumni.duke.edu

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Membership: membership@northshorefrogmen.com

Newsletter: Mary Howard

Tel: 781-944-1292

Email: m.m.howard@comcast.net

Webmaster: Markus Diersbock mdiersbock@gmail.com

*Deadline for submissions* for the September 2014 issue

of Air Bubbles is

Sunday, August 24

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Meeting Summaries

3-Jul-2014

No meeting

10-Jul-2014

Abbreviated meeting for Presentation by Jason Krumholz on Reef Balls, how they work, permitting, etc.

No minutes for this meeting.

17-Jul-2014

Meeting called to order: 7:55PM Attendance: 3 Officers, 9 Members

Treasurer: Quarterly report will be ready soon.

Correspondence:

-Neptunes newsletter is here

-Jeff Gawries asked about diving w/ members; Adam will reach out to him.

Committees:

-Program: See website for details

-Air Bubbles: July issue out electronically on 7/8; mailed Thursday. We mail about 7.

Old Business: Reminder that in addition to the photo contest, we’ll have contests for:

Biggest scallop of the season; bring shell for measurement

Biggest flounder of the season; take photo of flounder with tape measure. Dive, snorkel, spear or bag.

Most interesting find (diving) anywhere in the world. Bring entry to photo contest vote night.

Dive Talk:

-Adam went to the beach party and did 2 dives. Grest vis, but froze. School fo 250 pollock, nudi, 46°F at 25ft. School of 6-8 stripers in shallows. No lobster or flounder.

-Dive this weekend: Boat dive Sunday.

General Discussion:

-Jim B went on the Albacore in Portsmouth, WWII sub, 27’x204’, 5 officers, 49 men. Commissioned in

’53, decommissioned in ’72; no armament. Nice time.

-State Police were seen giving a dive demo for Everett kids in Breakheart Reservation.

-Graham alerted us to a BBC Radio 4 show on “Into the Abyss” about going to 6-11 km.

-There’s an email from the

Conservation Law Foundation about protecting Cashes Ledge. There was also a Globe article. You may want to sign the petition.

Raffles: Dollars Box: Mike Garvey

Bug Bag: Aqualung “Departure

Bag” ongoing.

24-Jul-2014

Meeting called to order: 7:50PM Attendance: 3 Officers, 14 Members

Abbreviated meeting for Presentation on Bali and Wakatobi by Susan Copelas

Committees:

-Program: See website for details

-GAFC on Saturday; Froggies are doing OGB, 8AM

-VT week schedule available; sign up with Adam.

-8/7-Presentation by Katherine Deuel on Ocean Conservation

-8/16-Boat dive w/Finatics: Saturday Night Ledge and Poling

-8/16-Cookout at Jim & Linda

D’Urso’s. RSVP to Linda.

-9/13-Whale watch; sign up now as we need to reserve spots

-We’ll be joining Dive Society for a few dives; will be posted on website

New Business: Members at meeting voted in favor of spending $550 for diver/member of the month awards. This is within budget.

Dive Talk:

-Bill W, Jim B & Graham, Sunday. Couldn’t go to Lanes or other side; ended up going to Folly and it was low tide; rocky, difficult entry. Skates and urchins, not much else. 42-45°F.

-Jim D & John Sears went to Graves

Thursday to see what’s left on New

Hampshire. Surface tem 58°, colder than earlier in season. Low tide, big surge. Jim got 3 bugs. Then went to

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House Island; Jim got 5 lobsters in 20 min.

-Susan had lots of cold, bad vis dives,

but also fun dive at a pond in Westford w/ 12-15 year old students. Very silty so she was having them look up; there was a zipline above the pond with people dropping into the water.

-Greg to Stuart’s Cove, Bahamas; 84°F, vis 80-100ft. Wrecks, shark dive.

-Vinny went to Lanes for the worst dive he ever had. 42 ft at bottom of wall, 45°F, murky; flag got caught on trap line. Discovered easier entry L of wall; just walk in.

-Vinny was in Mexico a few weeks ago; snorkeled in cave. Zipline. Special treat watching people enter water from zipline (ask Vinny for details.)

-John F & Ralph went to Lanes; 48- 49°F, 4 bugs, good sized in 20 ft of water, shallower than before. They had trouble with tangled lines.

-Adam, Meg and Jeff G went on boat dive to Graves. Terrible vis, cold 45°F, cold day. 5 gray seals popped up just as they arrived but seals left before Meg could take a pic. Adam got 1 bug. Lots of nudis, 1 small sea raven, 1 baby flounder, no other fish.

-Dive this weekend – Fish Count on Saturday.

Raffles: Dollars Box: Peter Chapman

Mystery Prize: Jeff Lynch

Bug Bag: Departure Bag-Adam

Hartnett

Diver of the Month

for August 2014

Annette Spaulding

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JOB OPENING!

Looking for a new newsletter editor/committee.

I am going to give up this post after publishing the December 2014 issue of Air Bubbles. I have been putting out Air Bubbles since the Jan / Feb issue of 2003, 12 years! It’s time for me to give it up.

Consider a possible new role for YOU in support of your Club.

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement over the years.

Mary Howard

Summer Boat Dive 2014

We at UNDERSEA DIVERS are excited to announce our summer boat dive schedule. All of the dives are 2- tanks dives and run $80. We will have a certified Dive Master guide the dive and point out marine life to you. You do not have to have an Advanced Certification to join us on any of these dives! Come dive with us!

August 30th

Dry Salvages

1:00pm (Seals & Lobsters)

CALL TO REGISTER TODAY! 978-927-9551

Member of the Month

for August 2014

Pat Madden

 

 

 

 

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Calendar of Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

4

 

5

 

6

7

8

9

 

 

 

Sunday Dive

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

11

 

12

 

13

14

15

16

 

 

 

Sunday Dive

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wing Night

 

Boat dive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

18

 

19

 

20

21

22

23

 

 

 

Sunday Dive

 

 

 

 

 

BSC meeting

Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

25

 

26

 

27

28

29

30

 

 

 

Sunday Dive

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

4

5

6

 

 

 

Sunday Dive

 

LABOR DAY

 

 

 

Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8

 

9

 

10

11

12

13

 

 

 

Sunday Dive

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting

 

Whale Watch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

15

 

16

 

17

18

19

20

 

 

 

Sunday Dive

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21

 

22

 

23

 

24

25

26

27

 

 

 

Sunday Dive

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

Boat dive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

29

 

30

 

 

 

September

 

 

 

Sunday Dive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities List - 2014

 

 

 

 

 

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8/14, Thur

Wing Night 7:30PM, Anmol, 258 Rantoul St

 

 

 

 

 

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8/16, Sat

Dive Charter; call Mary at Cape Ann Divers at 978 281-8082.

 

 

 

 

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8/16, Sat

Cookout at the D’Urso’s, 1PM. RSVP to Linda D at lindamom3bv@comcast.net

 

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9/13, Sat

Whale Watch trip (see President’s Message for more info)

 

 

 

 

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9/21, Sun

Dive Charter w/ Cape Ann Divers on Daybreaker, Dry Salvages and Thatcher’s

 

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9/28, Sun

NSF Club Picnic with MetroWest and Finatics

 

 

 

 

 

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9/28, Sun

Bay State Council Treasure Hunt Dive and Snorkel Event

 

 

 

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Coming Events:

Dive Charters – August 16 and September 21; see NSF website for details.

On August 16 the Finatics will join us to dive Saturday Night Ledge & the Poling with Cape Ann Divers! Advanced Diver Certification is required for these dive sites. Call Cape Ann Divers at 978 281-8082

Then head to Jim & Linda D'Urso's for a pool party starting at 1PM.

On September 21: Adam has scheduled a 2 tank boat dive with Cape Ann Charters on the Daybreaker to Dry Salvages and Thatcher's Island/Diver's Choice on Sunday July 21st in the afternoon. The seals have been hanging out on these rocks for the past few years.

They usually starting loading around 12:30 pm and depart at 1pm. The cost is $80.00. The boat will is currently reserved for the club but remaining spots will be opened to the public on 8/31/2014.

Contact Matt, Marissa or Fran to reserve your spot! divedaybreaker@gmail.com or 508-873-8339 http://www.divedaybreaker.com/

Cookout / Pool Party at the D’Ursos’ House

When:

Saturday, Aug 16, 1PM (come over after the boat dive)

Where:

22 Sheffield Dr., Peabody, MA

Description: Party with the "Most Interesting Man in the World". Jim and Linda D'Urso will be hosting an outdoor pool party. RSVP to Linda @ lindamom3bv@comcast.net or call Linda @ 978-502-3290 or Jim @ 978- 502-3280. Let them know if you plan to bring any dishes so they don't have duplicates. "Stay Thirsty My Friends".

Club Whale Watch, September 13

We are now selling tickets for our Club Whale Watch on Saturday Sept.13th! We are able to secure a group rate for tickets at $25!!! These tickets are usually $48 which is a huge savings! MetroWest and Finatics Dive Clubs will be joining us for this whale watch trip.

The boat holds 150 people. We will meet at the boat at 8:15AM to check in and pick up tickets. Captain Bill and Sons is located at 24 Harbor Loop Gloucester, MA. Marine biologists who have been studying the whales for years will be on board.

Contact Laura Gallagher to sign up and buy tickets, or purchase tickets online our website:

Joint Club Picnic – September 28 at Stage Fort Park, Gloucester

Our Club Picnic will be held rain or shine at Stage Fort Park on Sunday, September 28. We will be joined by MetroWest Dive Club and the Finatics Dive Club. This is a family event, so bring the crew! Clubs supply burgers and dogs. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Picnic is free for Club members and immediate family (spouses, children). There’s a $5 fee for other guests.

BSC Treasure Hunt Event – September 28 at Stage Fort Park

The Bay State Council of Divers has held their Treasure Hunt Dive and Snorkel Event in conjunction with our picnic for the past couple of years. It works out well. Plan to participate in this fun event and then come to the picnic for food.

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Vermont Week 2014, Friday night

(All photos courtesy of Amy Maurer)

The group after dinner on Friday night.

Seated: Ginny, Meg, Annette, Dave

Dodge, Dave’s sister

Tilly, Linda, Dodie.

Standing: Amy, Susan, Mary, Pat, John, Ron

On stairs: John F, Peter, Diana, Vinny, Dawn, Mike

Weekend Events.

Left: Annette in

Spofford Lake

Right: Linda found a shipwreck in Silver Lake

Below: Dawn kayaking on Silver Lake

Below R: speaks for itself! Laura, Ray, Meg, John, Mary & Vinny.

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Saturday night dinner at MacLaomainn’s

Meg, Ginny, Vinny, Susan & Laura

Linda, John, Dawn & Mike

Ron, (Mary,) Dodie, Annette & Patrick

John, Ray, Mary & Amy

Sunday morning kayak at Weathersfield Bow

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Bay State Council Meetings

The next Bay State Council of Divers meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 7:30 PM at the SSN’s clubhouse located at the corner of

Quarry Street and Joyce Road in Quincy.

All are welcome to attend these meetings!

The Bay State Council of Divers

Supporting and promoting the recreational diving community in Massachusetts.

The Bay State Council of Divers (BSC) is a diver’s advocacy group. The BSC monitors local, state and federal regulations that may affect the recreational diving community in Massachusetts. When required, the BSC represents the interests of the diving community in these matters.

The BSC serves as a liaison between dive clubs and dive stores to promote recreational diving activity in Massachusetts. All divers are encouraged to support the BSC with an annual contribution of $5. Your contribution will allow the BSC to continue to be a strong advocate for the recreational diving community in Massachusetts.

For more information: http://www.baystatecouncil.org

42 Water St.

Beverly MA 978-927-9551

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The North Shore Frogmen’s Club, Inc.

PO Box 3604

Peabody, MA 01961-3604

August 7: Presentation CANCELLED

August 14: Wing Night

August 16: Boat Dive w/ Cape Ann Divers

August 16: Party at the D’Ursos’!

September 13: Whale Watch

Sunday Dives:

Summer Hours: We will be meeting for Sunday dives at 7:30 AM,

Meet at Burger King on Rte 128 in Beverly.

The North Shore Frogmen’s Club

(Beginning February, 2013) has business meetings and presentations on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7:30PM. Check website for updates!!!!

at Palmer’s Cove Yacht Club

74 Leavitt Street

Salem, MA 01970

Social meetings are on the alternate weeks at 7PM

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