tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35913122008-08-07T15:17:31.169-04:00Rob Falkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04577960721819096934noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-55308185062310042382008-08-05T17:27:00.003-04:002008-08-07T15:17:31.219-04:00

Captain Geoff graciously hosted Steffen, Paul, Dan H, Bree P, and Dan T on Sunday. We spent the day diving Halfway Rock. The weather was beautiful, water was warm with a mild current, viz was 30+ easy. Lots of bugs (Dan T hit his bag limit, photo by Steffen) and an abundance of marine life was observed. Around noon people began surfacing after the second dive to the wonderful aroma of

Dan Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12578924698329407157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-52141481548956542232008-07-26T21:52:00.003-04:002008-07-26T22:37:12.025-04:00

Saturday, July 26 Harry VGH and Dan H had planned on meeting in Nahant for a few shore dives at noon. At the last minute, a call from Capt Kevin Miller came in, and an offer to dive Halibut point off the boat was gratefully accepted in haste. 1st dive was a max of 48 ft, viz was 25 ft +, lots of marine life and good hunting, and a fairly new pair of sun glasses were found. 2nd dive was 20-30

Dan Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12578924698329407157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-48671000863010276902008-07-13T16:26:00.002-04:002008-07-13T16:56:00.692-04:00

Folly Cove Boat Dive Capt. Kevin Miller hosted Harry VGH and Dan H aboard "The 2 Sons" for a pre-meeting 2 tank dive. We cruised down the Ipswich river and accross the bay under blue skys and over calm, warm seas. 1st dive was the outer mouth of the cove, we decended to 75+ Ft and found little to no marine life there and later determined the bulk of the lobsters were in about 20 Ft of water.

Dan Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12578924698329407157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-87249897203271664122008-07-07T20:35:00.001-04:002008-07-07T20:38:55.616-04:00

Monday, July 7th Capt. Geoff L. hosted Arnie P, Dan T., Paul S.,Bree P., Todd R., Alexis R. to a 2 tanker on the USS New Hampsire site. Dan recovered a pristine 10" spike and Alexis dug out a terrific "J" nail and several bullets including an unfired one, Bree dug out some fantastic finds as well. The water was glass calm and a very warm 68 degrees. Viz ranged 15-20 feet; a beautiful 2

ALI Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879306798914844498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-14406800015602157812008-07-05T22:15:00.002-04:002008-07-07T17:42:04.312-04:00

I am very proud of my daughter Alexis who accompanied me on her first recreational ocean dive with me at Cape Hedge in Rockport, MA. She is 14 years old in August and went thru John M.'s class out of Undersea Divers.

ALI Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879306798914844498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-78664865033408707752008-06-24T17:42:00.003-04:002008-06-28T14:39:29.497-04:00

Todd R and daughter Alexis spent 90 minutes in the water snorkeling at Loblolly Cove. The water temperature was a balmy 67 degrees and the visibility was astounding..perhaps 25+ feet. Saw several schools of stripers swim by.

ALI Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879306798914844498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-43157977591717222942008-06-22T21:13:00.004-04:002008-06-24T15:11:14.201-04:00

On Saturday, Dan H., Dan T., Geoff L., Steffen S., Paul S., Todd R., and Bree P. tied up to the Wreck of the Chester Poling bouy in flat calm seas and had decent visibilty. This was the 1st experience on this wreck for Steffen and Geoff and both enjoyed the dive. Steffen shot this picture of Todd peering out a port hole from inside the galley of the ship. The 2nd dive was at Egg Rock which

ALI Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879306798914844498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-52995646430336078392008-06-08T20:14:00.003-04:002008-06-09T12:03:08.866-04:00

Sunday..what a gorgeous day...Mary H., Dan T., Todd R., Jack M., Steffan S., Al M., Peter E. and John F. tackled Mag Rocks at dead low tide. After a tough entry the dive was very rewarding, 20+ foot viz, comfortable temps and Dan & Todd pulled out 10 bugs and 5 flounders. Dan, Dan & Todd had a very tasty fish fry Sunday afternoon; nothing better than flounder so fresh they're still flapping!!!

ALI Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879306798914844498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-4184702880759203662008-06-08T20:06:00.005-04:002008-06-12T16:42:21.240-04:00

Saturday Geoff Loynd accomodated, Todd, Dan, Dan, Paul, Steffen, Ryan on board the "Damn Boat". The 1st dive was at Halfway Rock which treated us to the best viz of the year. After steaming out in dense fog, we set the hook and by the time we splashed, the sun was coming through and the water was flat calm. Viz 40 - 50 feet with comfortable temperatures at depth. The second dive was midway

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Saturday, May 31st following a nice dive at Lanes Cove, Dan T., Dan H., Todd R. & Harry V. paid homage to the Dive Locker with Jack Munroe and Paul Harling. Following our visit Harry noticed a sea gull struggling on a nearby rock; he shortly reallized the gull was severely entwined in monofillament. Harry, Todd and Dan proceeded to hold the bird as still as possible while Harry cut all the line

ALI Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879306798914844498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-72392700026511587532008-05-28T07:01:00.004-04:002008-06-12T16:45:12.541-04:00

Dan, Harry, Meg, Todd & Dan were guests of new NSF member Geoff Loynd aboard the "Damn Boat". We splashed at Pickett Ledge and a second dive at Graves Ledge. The dives yielded close to 20 lobsters between us as we finally enjoyed the best visibility of the season thus far. Water temperature is beginning to be alot more comfortable; those who wore wetsuits said they were comfortable.

ALI Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879306798914844498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-48761931991011405962008-04-23T07:35:00.000-04:002008-04-23T07:35:05.630-04:00

NSF Dive Talk Todd Randall & Dan Turner Dove the Poling on Saturday; although a beautiful sunny day with fairly calm seas the viz was no more than 3 feet with a bottom temperature of 36 degrees. Hopefully visibility will start improving soon.

ALI Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879306798914844498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-4783820178298534672008-02-27T01:26:00.007-05:002008-03-02T16:13:22.000-05:00

Sunday, Februaury 24thTodd R organized another boat trip fpr the club, he was accompanied by Dan T, Dan H, Arnie P, and Paul S. Weather conditions were far better than the previous week. Sunny skies and calm seas greeted us as we entered the harbor. We chose the south side of Great Misery for today's scallop hunt. Viz was about 15-20ft and the bottom temp was a steady 36 @ 70 ft. Dan T managed to

Dan Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12578924698329407157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-62206213064612902132008-02-18T09:09:00.007-05:002008-02-19T15:44:14.303-05:00

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th Todd R, Dan T, and Dan H got in a day of boat diving yesterday. The Air temps were in the upper teens/low 20's when we met at the dock. The river had completley iced over and it made an interesting crunching sound as we plowed through it on our way out (see photo). We experienced some delays due to the fact that the train bridge is still under going repairs, but the crew

Dan Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12578924698329407157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-26486108861201795082008-01-16T21:26:00.001-05:002008-02-27T08:06:39.593-05:00

3 members of the NSFC, Dan T, Dan H and Todd R, met up for a day of boat diving on a cold winter morning. We were still very tired from rooting on yet another Patriots victory the night before, but we all made it to the boat for the 9 A.M. departure. I noticed that the Danvers river had iced over in some spots as we lugged our gear over the frost covered the wharf. The sun broke from the clouds

Dan Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-49731059357024223852008-01-04T20:18:00.000-05:002008-01-05T11:32:54.118-05:00

For most people, New Years Eve activities tend to negate much in the way of New Years morning activities. Not for the Froggies though. Tuesday morning saw seven intrepid souls changing into dive gear on a windswept Marblehead seafront at Fort Sewell, preparing for hand-to-hand combat with the wintry ocean. The seven, Dan, Dan, Dave, Dave, Jack, Steve and me Graham, were carrying on with a

Rob Falkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025809346509161147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-24256792370555854132007-12-16T21:01:00.000-05:002007-12-17T19:20:47.223-05:00

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

Dan Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12578924698329407157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-18808920330148147112007-09-30T01:56:00.001-04:002008-02-27T08:09:46.631-05:00

Eastport diving; what a treat! This time we saw a lot of Sea Peaches and Sea Vases, and it seemed that the Northern Red anemones were somewhat smaller and fewer than in previous years, though still gorgeous. We saw a lot of Bushy Backed Nudibranchs, a couple of HUGE lobsters, and Jean (or variably Gene or Jacques) the wolffish has a new lady. We did get Jean (Gene or Jacques) to come out of his

Mary Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074971097247265613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-74657783176326826052007-08-24T20:27:00.000-04:002007-10-01T17:30:50.185-04:00

Friday night, August 10, a few Froggies met at Back Beach to see if the squid were in, and if so, could we get any pictures. We found two bazillion little bitey shrimpy things that left one of us temporarily scarred with little red bites. We also found some squid. Some found more squid than others, and some take better pictures than others. See one of Daryl's pictures here. Daryl and I were

Mary Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074971097247265613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-26626771739007030192007-08-19T22:49:00.000-04:002007-08-19T23:00:58.730-04:00

We had a pretty good turnout for the Club dive today, 8 people showed up at BK by a little after 8AM. Members: Dan T, Peter E, Elaine, Graham, Paul S, Joe T and me. Also Linda, a friend of Dan's who was doing her first dive since a serious knee injury a few months ago. We went to OGB hoping it would be easier for Linda than some other locations. There were some waves left over from yesterday's

Mary Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074971097247265613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-90609501930600522612007-08-12T17:40:00.000-04:002007-08-13T11:47:56.363-04:00

A great turn out for the Sunday Morning Dive. John F., Peter E., Paul S., Bill W. and his wife (I forgot her name, sorry!), Amy, Mia, Mary, Joe Terra and me. We headed out to Mag Rocks, which looked pretty inviting with only a few 2 foot rollers breaking now and then. Mary, Mia and Amy opted for the gentler entry and exits at Folly Cove since they were sporting U/W photo gear. After I dragged

Rob Falkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15025809346509161147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-71417746973450820002007-08-08T16:52:00.000-04:002007-08-10T20:12:12.667-04:00

A highly reccomended dive that has many exciting features: swim throughs, canyons, walls, small caves, over-hangs, sharp drop-offs. A treasure trove of sea life and abundant lobstering. Member Dan Turner saw what he believes is the biggest lobster he has ever seen. I encourage anybody that wants to check out this spot to talk to Dan Hering. He knows how it can be arranged.

ALI Vhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02879306798914844498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-86603168170497814292007-08-05T18:41:00.000-04:002007-08-05T21:00:12.800-04:00

Galapagos trip, July 14-21, 2007 I woke up to the gentle waves rocking the boat and birds calling out to their friends as they gathered their morning food. I quickly donned my bathing suit and slipped the kayak in the calm waters of the bay in which we were moored. The volcanic rock sloped to the edges of the bay, and the birds were nestled in every available nook and cranny. Paddling close to

Mary Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00074971097247265613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-20467928834930667752007-07-23T23:55:00.000-04:002007-07-24T11:37:46.844-04:00

This Sunday Club Dive was highlighted by a visit from Eagle Tribune reporter Emily Young who is running a story on the history of the NSFC. Emily met up with the group in the BK parking lot where several club members were interviewed. Emily then came along to OGB to have a first hand look at the wonderful world of scuba. At right, Past President and Life Member Dawn Dennler being

DanThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15847495258035321819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591312.post-42377053087174829282007-07-23T22:20:00.000-04:002007-07-24T11:31:20.066-04:00

On Sunday July 15, 2007, Club President Dan Hering, Dan Turner, and Todd Randall had a rare opportunity to dive the German submarine U853 located off Block Island, RI. After months of preparation that involved equipment readiness, prep dives, and developing teamwork skills, we headed for Newport on a beautiful sunny morning. Once at the dive site, we were met with moderate to rough seas, which

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