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GLSPS 2013 Programs and Projects Schedule

Completed January 25, 2013

Please Note:

Project Registration will be available as the Project Leaders enter their Projects.

If Registration is not available for the project of interest, please check back daily.

 

 
 

Please Note:  Any of the below projects are subject to change, postponed or cancelled at any time due to, weather, underwater visibility, volunteer participation or scheduling problems with the project personnel.  The R/V Preservation’s location is also a deciding factor.  You will be contacted by email if any changes occur or the project is cancelled.

   

 

 2013 Programs and Projects

Schedule

 

Date

Project

Project Leader & Captain(s)


PL Telephone

January 1 – Oct 31

Level - 1 (On-going)

Essex Mast Restoration Project

(PIB)

Steve Daniel - Leader

Tom Brueshaber – Co Leader


651-470-5389

612-272-7242

 

 

 

 

 

February 22 – 23

Level - 1

Upper Midwest Scuba And Adventure Travel Show

DONE

Ken Merryman –Chairperson

UMSAT Phone Number


763-226-9620

612-516-9070

 

 

 

 

 

April 1 – October 31

Level 1

Madeira Hull Piece (PIB) Placing at trail head of divers access

Steve Daniel - Leader

Tom Brueshaber


651-470-5389

612-272-7242

 April 4 at 2:00 PM
Level - 1
HCMC Tour of Hyperbaric Chamber   DONE
 Phil Kerber
Dick Hagen (Grumpie)
   612-720-2825
 April 11 at 2:00 PM  Level - 1
 HCMC Tour of Hyperbaric Chamber    DONE

 Phil Kerber                   Dick Hagen (Grumpie)

   612-720-2825

April 26 – 28

Level -1

Phil Kerber – Leader
Sara Blanck - Co Leader

 

 

612-720-2825

715-394-5712

May 16 -Classroom
May 2l - Classroom
May 23 - Pool
June 15 and 16 open water session

Level - 2 

Introduction To Underwater Archeology and Documentation Class

NAUI Certification will be Acquired  (Class fee, see event)  Postponed until 2014

Bob Nelson – Leader

Dick Hagen – NAUI Instructor

 

612-916-8183

612-282-0097

May 18 - 19          

Level - 1

R/V Preservation Work Weekend   (DONE)

Ken Knutson – Leader

 


612-578-1551

 

May 25 – 27

Level - 1

R/V Preservation Work Weekend #2  (DONE)

 

Ken Knutson - Leader

 

 

 

612-578-1551

June 1 – 2

Level - 1

R/V Preservation Launch And Captains Training (DONE)

Phil Kerber - Leader

Ken Knutson – Boat Operator


612-720-2825

612-578-1551

June 15 – 16

Level - 2

NAUI / GLSPS Introduction To U/W Archeology Class Open Water Session  

Postponed until 2014

Bob Nelson - Leader       
boat operator
Dick Hagen - NAUI
 Instructor 

 

612-916-8183

 
612-282-0097

June 27 - June 30

Level -3

SS America Monitoring Project  (DONE)

Corey Daniel – Leader

Ken Merryman–Captain

 

218-343-4970

763-226-9620

July 13 - 14

Level – 2

Documentation, Photo & Video Practice (On Ely)  (DONE)

Bob Nelson - Leader

Phil Kerber - Boat Operator

 

612-916-8183

612-720-2825

July 19,20,21

Level – 3 

Madeira And Hesper Monitoring Project


(DONE)

Corey Daniel – Leader

Ken Knutson – Boat Operator


218-343-4970

612-578-1551

August 10 - 11

Level - 2

Hesper Photo Mosaic Project

 (DONE)

Jerry Eliason - Leader

Bob Nelson - Boat Operator

 

218-879-5307

612-916-8183

September 7 - 8

Level – 3

 GLSPS Fun Dive On The North Shore (Canceled)

Bob Nelson - Leader

and Boat Operator
 

612-916-8183

 

September 14

Level - 1

Split Rock Archeology Days
(DONE)
 Steve Daniel - Leader  

651-470-5389

 

September 14

Level – 2

(DONE)
Dick Hagen - Leader   
612-282-0097

September 14 – 15

Level - ? 

Make up Weekend??

Leader?

Boat Operator?


????

September 21 – 22 

Level – 3 & 4

Thomas Wilson Invasive Species Monitoring

(DONE)

Tim Pranke - Leader

Corey Daniel Co-Leader

Phil Kerber – Boat Operator


651-395-9451

 

612-720-2825

October 12 - 13
Weekend # 2
Level – 3 & 4
 Thomas Wilson Invasive Species Monitoring Weekend # 2
(Canceled, Poor Visibility)

Tim Pranke - Leader

Corey Daniel Co-Leader

Phil Kerber – Boat Operator

 

651-395-9451

 

612-720-2825

Date:  TBD

End of Season

Level - 5

Olive Jeanette Video Documentation “Tentative”

Special Invitation Only

Ken Merryman-Leader

Ken Merryman-Captain


763-226-9620

 

         

Date:  TBD

Level - 1

Lake Michigan / Huron Shoreline Shipwrecks Survey Project  “Tentative”

Ken Merryman – Leader

Pat Labadie – Co Leader

 

763-226-9620

 

 


The GLSPS 2013 seasonal Programs and Project Schedule, indicated in Purple on the events Calendar, include activities for both diving and non-diving members to participate in. We encourage non-diving members to assist with surface support and project documentation, whether keeping written notes or photographing the project work.

Please check out the Project Sponsors listed on the lower left of this web page.  These sponsors will provide free air fills and 1/2 off rental for any scuba gear needed for GLSPS projects you are participating in.  Please click on the logo to gain access to their website to find additional information.

  • Opening the season, we usually present an Ice Diving Documentation Practice Class on a shipwreck in Lake Minnetonka.  In 2013 the Ice Dive was scheduled but was tentative on ice conditions and personnel availability.  If you would like to learn more about documenting a shipwreck in an overhead environment, please contact the Leader of this project.   (Certain requirements are required for this dive).
  • In April every year, we plan a joint above water project between Superior Public Museums, LSMMA, and the GLSPS.  It involves a weekend of preserving and stabilizing the SS Meteor Whale-back on Barkers Island in Superior, WI.  This is an above water project for all non-divers and divers to enjoy.  (Although encouraged, you do not have to be a member to join us)!
  • Two weeks before Memorial Day, we begin preparing our project boat, the R/V Preservation, for summer projects on Lake Superior.  
  • The first part of June is when all the fun begins.  We launch the R/V Preservation and provide a cruise on the boat and a BBQ for members of the GLSPS.  After that weekend the GLSPS encourages participating in a project by Registering.  All programs and projects are educational, entertaining, fun and ultimately rewarding.  Occasionally, when the class fills up, we offer the Under Water Tools and Procedures Class.  It will only take place if the class fills up for there is a fee associated with the class to participate.  Please don't hesitate to register for the class if interested.  The GLSPS will only run the class if we have six or more students. 
  • July through September is when our underwater projects occur. As most of these projects occur in or near Lake Superior, a common launch point is the R/V Preservation, docked at Silver Bay Marina in Silver Bay MN. (North of Two Harbors) or, Spirit Lake Marina where the boat ends up at the end of the season for the last few projects and winter layup.
  • Group size is limited on most projects so call the Project Leader to discuss opportunities.  They can provide a detailed description of the project and what your time commitment will be, as well as any requirements for participation.  Descriptions and Registering for each project is available by clicking on the Name of the Project in the "2013 Projects Schedule" section of this website page above.
  • All divers will need to provide all their own cold-water diving gear.
  • If there is stabilization work needed, you will be required to have completed the Tools and Techniques Class.
  • These are work projects, so project supplies and fuel are provided by the GLSPS, but food expenses will be shared by the participating members.
  • Each project has a Level associated with it.  Please check the index below to see if you qualify.  (Please scroll to bottom of this page to view).
  • It is required to have your own health Insurance to participate in any of the Projects.
  • It is also required to have D.A.N. Insurance or equivalent. 
  • Liability Releases are required for each participant by clicking on Master Liability and Waiver Forms to print read and sign before project starts.  The boat cannot leave the dock until all forms are signed and reviewed.

 

The GLSPS Research Vessel, the R/V Preservation, will be available for use with many of the projects.  Members, this is your opportunity to get involved and participate.  Projects are open to GLSPS Members.  Divers must have a certification from basic scuba diving to Advanced Open Water Diver certification or comparable experience, depending on project level. (See levels below). Level 3 to five require a level of advanced open water and sometimes advanced technical dive certifications.  Stabilization Projects will require proprietary training and skills with preservation techniques and underwater tool handling.  The GLSPS will offer annual training for this once per year as interest builds.  If you are interested in any of the above projects, please contact any of the GLSPS Board Members and sign up early. Please remember, any of the above programs and projects can be changed, postponed or canceled at any time because of weather, underwater visibility, scheduling, lack of personnel and volunteers for the projects.

 

Level 1 – Non Diving Project

Level 2 – Basic Scuba Certification 20 logged dives Minimum

Level 3 – Advanced Open Water Certification – 30 Logged dives Minimum

Level 4 – Advanced Technical Diver / Occasional and light deco procedures - 60 or more logged dives

Level 5 – Advanced Trimix / Open Circuit and Re-breather deep diving / (Invitation only)

TT= Tools and techniques training required

OE= Overhead Environment

ID= Ice Diving Certification to dive but not limited to Surface Crewing


We hope you will be able to join us as a volunteer on a project.  We are certain you will find the projects educational, have a lot fun and make a difference in helping preserve maritime history!

We hope you will enjoy the project,

Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society / Board of Directors