NSF Speakers

April 23

The North Shore Frogmen and Undersea Divers proudly invite you to a Stan Waterman Symposium April 23^rd, 2009 at 8:00pm

Stan Waterman has been at the forefront of scuba diving since its inception as a recreational sport both in this country and throughout the world. His attraction to the underwater world began as a schoolboy in 1936 when he first dived with a Japanese Ama diver's mask in Florida. In the 1950s, inspired by Jacques Cousteau's revolutionary invention of the Aqua Lung, Mr. Waterman acquired the first one in Maine and went on to pioneer scuba diving in that state.

In 1968 he collaborated with Peter Gimbel on the classic shark film, Blue Water, White Death. He was associate producer and underwater cameraman during the seven-month long filming.

However, he may be best known for his work in commercial film. He was co-director of underwater photography and second unit in the production of The Deep, based on Peter Benchley's best-selling novel. In other collaborations with his close friend and neighbor Mr. Benchley, he was responsible for ten years' worth of productions for ABC's American Sportsman Show. More recent productions include documentaries for ABC's Spirit of Adventure series and the Expedition Earth series on ESPN.

Stan will use various films, pictures and publications to discuss the evolution of underwater photography, video and film making. Tickets are on sale now from North Shore Frogmen members and at Undersea Divers, 42 Water Street, Beverly, MA at the cost of only $5.00 before the event, $10 at the door.

Stan will have personalized copies of his latest book for sale.

Advance Tickets: $5.00 Night of Event: $10.00. Buy Online Now (50¢ service fee added, your confirmation of sale is your ticket.)- No Longer Available as of 7:45 AM 4/23 - Limited tickets available at the door.