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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Project Oceanology - August 8 - 9, 2008The
NABS Science and Education Committee promoted their 3rd. visit to the University of Ct., Avery Point and Project
Oceanology. The following organizations were represented: The National Association of Black Scuba Divers
– Atlantic Rangers –Philadelphia, Aquatic Voyagers Scuba Club-N.Y., Black Dolphin Divers-Richmond, The University
of Ct., Avery Point, Dr. Richard Cooper, The National Undersea Research Center, Dr. Ivar Babb, The School District of Phila.
Charlie Lumpkin, Project Oceanology, The 106th Precinct Explorers, N.Y., Brenda Bratcher, The U.S. Navy, Chief
Petty Officer, Ken McWilliams.
Twenty
one students and adults investigated such activities as: ROV’S, Re-breathers, Hyperbaric chambers,
Living underwater (Sub Base I), Visit to the Nautilus Submarine Museum, Living on and operating a Nuclear Submarine.
The Movie “PRIDE” was also shown. Again
we boarded the Project Oceanology vessel and learned about water temperature; salinity, density, and PH balance.
We also collected marine life, everything from spider crabs to fluke to squid. The trip was capped
off by a roller-skating party were the old heads taught the young people a thing or two. Everyone had a
great time and we thank all who participated. NABS representatives included: Henry Rori, Regional Rep., Bob
Williams, President of ATRA, Corey Joyner, AVSC.
by: Charlie Lumpkin, AVSC, ATRA
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Cape Ann, MA Dive 9/12-13/08Last weekend the Aquatic Voyagers traveled
to Rockport, Massachusetts for our Annual Cape Ann Dive. Our group was spread between the Eagle House and the Motel Peg Leg. Mel, Zelda, Steve, Tina, Kayla, Jalar,
Corey, Jean, Darnella, Margaret, Mark, Keith, Terry, Dolly, Kevin, Marzena, Joe, Tony, Judy, and Norm made the trip. There
were12 divers and 8 non-divers who were a big help especially with moving cars and transporting gear at Folly
Cove. We made dives at Folly Cove, and Front and Back Beach in Rockport. What did we see, LOBSTERS lots of LOBSTERS.
and we saw them well because visibility was over 30ft at Front and Back Beach on Sunday. In between diving, members of our
group shopped and toured the historical and picturesque towns of Gloucester (Perfect Storm) and
Rockport. On Saturday evening we got together for a great meal at the Fish Lodge in town. There was story telling and loud guffaws
until well in the night on the balcony at the Eagle House, it must have been the wine at dinner. Our impromptu party
committee has been charged with developing a cocktail to commemorate the weekend, it will be known as a "Dolly on the
Rocks". Thanks Zelda and Judy for the chicken, salad and snacks on Friday and hot coffee, tea and
pastries in the morning before dives. It was a great trip and we're all looking forward to next year.
AVSC....Always Ahead of the Tide
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