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Dive Shop Fun Dives on the North Shore

When:
Saturday, July 08, 2017 to Sunday, July 9, 2017
Where:
Silver Bay Marina
Silver Bay Marina Website
99 Beach Drive
Silver Bay, MN  55614

218-226-3121
Event Contact(s):
Phil Kerber
Category:
GLSPS Events
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
Our projects have limited space, and many of our projects fill up. For this reason, we request that you cancel at least 7 days before your scheduled project. This will allow us time to offer your spot to another member. If you need to cancel please contact the project leader to cancel your spot.

Please note, we do not offer refunds. However, if you give us at least 7 days notice of your need to cancel or the GLSPS has officially cancelled the event, we will credit your payment towards a future project. However, if you do not cancel with at least 7 days notice, you will lose any payments you have already made.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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GLSPS Saturday Fun Dive For Dive Shop Affiliates on the RV Preservation
GLSPS Sunday Fun Dive For Dive Shop Affiliates on the RV Preservation

Dive Shop Fun Dives on the North Shore

 
This is the second annual fun dive on the north shore with a local (Twin Cities) dive shop.  This year's dive shop again will be Air Down There Scuba!  Other dive shops associated with the GLSPS are certainly welcome to set up their own "Fun Dives" on the North Shore on-board the RV Preservation.
 
As a member, you can register for Saturday, Sunday or both.  Please let us know by both registering at the sponsored dive shop or by calling Phil Kerber.
 
Contact Air Down There Scuba to register for the event.
 
$25 for food for both days.  $12 for food for Sunday, GLSPS membership required. sign up as a member by clicking on "Join as a Member" on the front page of the website.
 
Each participant will be required to complete a GLSPS Master Liability Waivers - Medical Form prior to the boat leaving dock.
 
 

GLSPS Fun Dive Project

(R/V Preservation docked at Silver Bay Marina Slip # D 17)

Saturday and or Sunday, July 8 - 9, 2017

 
This event is put together to get our non active GLSPS Members together.  Members can also see first hand how we do things on-board the vessel which we make as safe and organized as possible.  This is NOT a cattle boat like you would see with some Charters.  It is an excellent way to join us and have the opportunity to be more active in the Society.  What ever level you decide to be at, there is a place for you as a active member.  We are always striving to gain new members and especially active members that like to dive and participate in the projects the GLSPS provides.
 
Diving off the GLSPS Research vessel the RV Preservation, is one of the benefits of being a member.  This is without a doubt the largest benefit the members have and can enjoy both divers and NON divers!
 
The event fills up fast because of the popularity so please don't hesitate to register ASAP. 
 

Please note: This schedule and dive locations could change at any time due to weather, lake conditions or any other unforeseen issues.

 

Itinerary (Unless weather alters the plan)

Saturday July 8, 2017:

12:00 Noon - Meet at the Divers Dock at the Silver Bay Marina Boat Launch


12:30 PM - Boat safety Briefing and Depart from dock for the Madeira.
Please Note:  Lunch will be served while motoring to the Madeira


1:30 2:30 PM – First dive commences.

Begin filling tanks when first dive team returns and continue to fill until all tanks are filled for all teams while taking a surface interval.


3:30 - Second dive commences on the Madeira if ready and sufficient surface interval has been achieved, start short briefing.


4:30 PM - First dive team returns.  Start pumping tanks if another dive is agreed  upon.


5:00 PM - Second Dive Team Returns. Start pumping tanks if another dive has been decided.
If another dive and location is decided, most likely the Hesper for a shallow dive.

5:30 PM - Cruise back to Silver Bay Marina

6:30 PM - Return to the divers dock to unload gear.  Before or after, a group photo is done.


7:30 PM - Dinner at local restaurant of the groups choosing with your friends from the GLSPS

 

 

Sunday, July 9, 2017:  (Same Schedule as above for the Air Down There Scuba)  Or, if the group wants to dive the schedule below, please give us a call and we will make it happen)!

Another option is just dive the Hesper from the Boat?  Makes for a shorter dive and departing for home much quicker!

 





Sunday Alternative schedule:

9:00 AM -Meet at the Divers Dock at the Silver Bay Marina Boat Launch

 

9:30 AM - Boat safety Briefing and Depart from dock for the Madeira.

 

10:00 10:30 AM – First dive team down.

 

11:00 AM – Second dive team down.

 

11:30 AM - First dive team returns.  Begin filling tanks for a second dive (if).

 

12:00 AM – Second dive team returns.

 

12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch is served.  Finish filling tanks for second dive.

 

1:00 - 1:30 PM - If second dive has been approved, start second dive after short briefing.

 

1:30 PM - Second dive on the Madeira, (If not, we can move to the Hesper in Silver Bay). 

 

1:30 1:45 PM - First dive team down. 

 
2:00 2:15 PM Second dive team down.

 

2:30 PM - First dive team returns.  Start pumping tanks if another dive is agreed  upon.

 
3:00 PM Second Dive Team Returns. Start pumping tanks if another dive has been decided.
 
If another dive and location is decided, most likely the Hesper for a shallow dive.
 
Cruise back to Silver bay to dive the Hesper for a third dive.
 
4:15 PM commence third dive of the day.
 
5:00 PM  Third dive of the day completed
 
5:30 - 5:45 PM - Return to the divers dock to unload gear.  Before or after, a group photo is done.
 

Please Note:  The diving operations end at this time, wrap up and head back to Marina for unloading and debriefing on the project.  (This takes place typically on the way back to the Marina).

 

6:00 PM - Crew returns to dock at Silver Bay Marina.

 

5:00 PM - Crew cleans the boat, and departs to home. 

 

Thank you to all that participate in this project.  We hope you have fun learning about GLSPS Projects and procedures.  Hopefully, you will be able to participate in a future GLSPS Project.

 

 

Safe diving,

 
 
Phil Kerber
GLSPS President
Captain - RV Preservation
612-720-2825