NSF Dive Talk

The Poling in December

The Poling in December by Dan H

On Saturday Dec 8th, three members of the NSFC (Dan T, Dan H, and Harry VGH) met at the C.A.D shop for a day of boat diving. We lugged our gear and tanks through the snow to the boat for an 11a.m. departure. We were accompanied by a few guys from the Pioneer Valley Dive club, Ukondon F, and prospective new member Jim W. It was a sunny day and we cruised out in moderate to rough seas. The first dive was the Chester Poling, viz was 20-25 ft, Temp was 42. Dan and Dan penetrated the wreck and explored the lower levels, Dan H dug out an old glass bottle of Bayer aspirin, full and still dry w/cotton intact after almost 31 years in the deep.

The second dive was the wreck of the Alice Colburn, interesting debris field, Dan H got 2 bugs, Dan T got 2 bugs, one of which must've weighed 4 pounds! But the REAL HEROES of the day were Harry VGH and Jim W, who both braved the December water in WET SUITS! It was Jim's first trip to the C.P and he stated that he really enjoyed the wreck. Both wet divers did great in the chilly water and a good time was had by all. There was talk of doing another trip on the way back in. Anyone interested in doing some winter diving with us can email me at membership@northshorefrogmen.com and I'll keep you posted when the next group goes out.

CHEERS!