NEWSLETTER
Members are encouraged to
submit articles, dive plans and dive reports.
Visit club web site at https://www.angelfire.com/nj4/divers/
DA Dive Log
DA Dive Plan
March DA Meeting Minutes,
Unapproved
Next Meeting Notice
Dan Lieb, President of
And
Don Wilson will provide an entertaining view of diving around the
world and how he encountered DCS.
At
730PM Mario’s Restaurant
New Guests are welcome to
attend this meeting
Payment
is due at this meeting for anyone wishing to sign on for any of Tom’s or Ben’s
boat charters. Booking is first come first served. Limit is 6 divers on the
Spring Tide out of Brielle to inshore dives.
Tom’s
boat dive dates are:
Sundays: May 02, June 6, and
Ben’s boat dives are:
Bring a check for $60 for each date
you wish to book. Once bookings are made, payment is non refundable unless Tom
or Northeast Scuba Supply can fill the spot.
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Beneath The Sea
The big yearly event is
almost here.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
March 26, 27, 28, 2004
Meadowlands Sports
Exposition
Dry
Suit repair or purchase at the show: check with Tom for contact info
Equipment
purchasing: Check with Tom, Rich, Ben, Ian and Al for ideas
Seminars:
Enjoy them all if you can
Travel:
Get as many ideas as you can
Tables
and booths: visit as many as your feet can handle
Saturday
night film festival: recommended
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Ocean Wreck Divers Flea Market Report
Several DA members
showed up at the Ocean Wreck Divers Flea Market in February including: Don
Wilson who picked up a nice pair of steel 120 cuft tanks, Al Nesterok sold some
cutting shears and gave away his helium tanks, Rich Mullen who sold a nice pair
of steel 120 cuft tanks. Ian Fryer sold some gear, Maurizia Corrao toured the
tables, Rich Bollero and Greg Collucci experienced their first market, Norva
knitted, Angela tried to sell her army boots, and Tom picked up some gear for
his inflatable and sold some books. All of us handed out club flyers to some
interested divers. Everyone had a good time, and look forward to next years
event.
Rich, Tom,
Angela, and Frank went to the
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Peggy’s News
1. Spearfishing Problem
We all have to write letters on this problem. The Dive
Council fought for spearfishing being allowable fishing gear - for hire dive
boats need to be allowed to let their customers spearfish! Write your Senators
(Corzine & Lautenberg), your Congressman & other elected officials and
Pat Kurkul (below) NOW! This is a Federal Fishery Ruling that impacts those that
have a Federal Permit. Peggy
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From Marty Dick...
I could really use your help. There is a federal regulation that makes
no sense, is hurtful to the poor and middle class, and negatively
impacts the
If you are wealthy enough to own your own boat, you can spearfish for
most every species. But, if you are a spearfisherman who cannot afford
your own boat, and you go on a dive charter or party boat, you are
severely restricted in the fish you can shoot.
New Jersey, a coastal state, has an active diving industry, with dive
boats, dive shops, dive schools and dive-equipment manufacturers. It is
a bigger industry than most people realize.
equipment, courses and gasoline, and they pay dive boats, motels, delis
and instructors. It adds up. Diving is very expensive.
And a major attraction of dive party and charter boats is spearfishing.
Furthermore, the number of actual fish taken by spearfishermen in
Jersey
For more information about this incredibly discriminatory regulation,
that works directly against our state and your constituents, please
contact:
Patricia A. Kurkul
National Marine Fisheries Service
One Blackburn Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930
Pat.Kurkul@noaa.gov <mailto:Pat.Kurkul@noaa.gov>
978-281-9250, phone
978-281-9371, FAX
Thank you for your support,
Respectfully,
Martin S. Dick
martindick1@yahoo.com
35 Forest Avenue
Old Tappan, NJ 07675-7109
201-358-0454
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2. Loss of Beach Dive
Access
This is important for all divers to do - if we lose 1
access, more will follow - Write a letter- Peggy
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Through a combined effort of several Long Island Divers Association
(LIDA) members, we have drafted a letter to Helen Marshall, Queens
County Borough President, with respect to the possible imminent loss
of scuba access to Beach 9th Street in Far Rockaway. As you probably
know, it appears that the property is being purchased by or on behalf
of developers who may be trying to eliminate or restrict access to
scuba divers. Beach 9th Street is unique, singular, and must be
preserved for diving in my opinion and that of many others.
The time to act is NOW. I have "pasted" a copy of a proposed letter
for you to consider. The BEST thing would be for you to compose and
write your own letter. However, if you wish, use and sign this one
or use it as a "model". Whatever you choose, PLEASE make sure to
personally sign the letter and give your address. Please sent this
letter or your own letter or modification to any other persons you
feel may be helpful, including your own local representatives, even
if not
in varying projects, so all can be helpful. I have suggested Ms.
Marshall as being a person for all to write to initially as she has
already been helpful and seems sympathetic to the rights of divers at
this site.
PLEASE don't just let this pass by. Forward the information on to
all divers on your e-mail lists and to anyone else you know who may
help and write a letter or pass this one on. If Beach 9th is lost
now, it will never be replaced.
PLEASE ACT NOW and pass this along to all.
Many thanks
Steve
(Steve is President of LIDA)
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Hon Helen Marshall
Borough President, County of Queens
120-55 Queens Boulevard
Kew Gardens, New York 11424
March 2004
Dear Ms. Marshall,
I am writing to you out of deep concern for the future of
one of our City's most overlooked natural resources. Scuba diving access at the
Almost
For over 40 years, this small strip of beach has been the
ONLY reasonably accessible shore-based scuba diving site available in
the entire City. Its unique topography and underwater community can be
demonstrated to the non-scuba diver by the thousands of photographs taken every
year at this site, or by simply speaking with anyone who dives this natural
treasure at Beach
This one of a kind site serves as a natural training and
recreational area for thousands of New Yorkers. Scuba divers of all
levels of experience, including instructors and their students,
certified recreational divers, rescue divers from the public and
private sectors, oceanography students, biologists, and professional
and amateur underwater photographers have utilized Beach
The potential for habitat destruction due to unrestricted
development in this most unique area would be devastating. Hundreds
of underwater species dwell in and breed at this site. The unique
underwater topography, tides, currents and bottom habitat all combine to make
this one of a kind natural treasure. Access to Beach
Street
As a representative of the people, you have a
responsibility
to halt this potential devastation before it begins. Once Beach
Street
development, which preserves scuba access and the underwater habitat,
is possible with proper planning. However, loss of this natural
resource to the people of the City by poor planning or lack of
preservation of scuba diving access and protection of the underwater
environment cannot be permitted. I urge you to do all you can to protect this
small, unique and irreplaceable section of our City. It is your obligation to
do all that is possible to prevent this destructive tragedy from happening.
Thank you for your anticipated prompt and effective
action.
Very truly yours,
SIGNED
+++
CC. Hon. Michael Bloomberg
Mayor,
City Hall
New York
THANKS --- Peggy Bowen, NJCDC
From:
Peggy Bowen, Director, NJ Council of Diving Clubs
E-mail: mailto:pegdiver@monmouth.com
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DA
Dive Log
DA Dive Plan
Tom’s boat dive
dates are:
Boat Dives: Sundays: May 02, June 6, and
(Any
sales of gear are subject to terms agreed upon by sellers and buyers.)
E-mail: Rick Farmer stainless steel
backplate and OMS back inflation BCD,
E-mail: Tom Gormley 50 cuft low pressure
steel tank, Nitrox ready, new condition, Mercury 20 HP outboard motor, 2003
model.
Meeting Minutes
Divers Anonymous Scuba Dive Club
Mario’s Restaurant / 710 Van Houten
Avenue, Clifton, NJ
Members Present:
Greg Collucci
Maurizia Corrao
Mike Dox
Ian Fryer
Tom, Norva
Fred Marcus
Leo and Connie Mazur
Richard Mullen
Al Nesterok
Charlie and Lara Padula
Chris Rollins
Kiiri Tietjens
Don Van Dyk
The meeting began at
Executive Committee Reports
Treasurer Report / Lara Padula
These funds are used to pay for expenses
occurred running our club and to help offset expenses for various club offered
activities.
Secretary Report / Richard Mullen
Last months minutes accepted unread as
they appeared in December’s Newsletter.
Made table reservation ($70) for upcoming Ocean Wreck Divers Flea Market
to be held on February 29th.
All club members are invited to place items on table for sale. Contact Tom or Rich for details. Made arrangements for payment ($50) to NJ
Council of Diving Clubs for our annual dues.
Rich reported on the COA and a letter he
received from the governor.
Vice President’s Report / Al Nesterok
Nothing new to report.
President’s Report / Thomas Gormley
Tom went over recent and upcoming club
activities. Refer to attached calendar
of events for details or visit our website.
Other Activities
Tom relayed the information he received
from the USS Murphy Memorial and Rich was assigned to send a check and letter
to the memorial committee.
Local Dives
Contact Tom or and Rich for possible
Sunday shore dives.
Remote Dives
Paul
asked Tom if anyone is interested in doing a RI shark dive this year. Tom will
ask Captain Charlie for available dates and costs.
Web Site
Visit club web site at https://www.angelfire.com/nj4/divers/. If members want to post club or scuba related
activities they are encouraged to use email group mailing. If you have any club related photographs you
wish to have posted on the web, send Tom electronic copy.
Old Business
There
was nothing new to report.
New Business
·
Ian is
looking into putting together a warm water scuba dive trip -details to follow.
·
Don is
looking into doing a shore dive in Long Island Sound – details to follow.
·
Ben is
looking into putting together some dredging and artifact dive outing on the
Springtide – details to follow.
Guest Speaker
Guest speaker, Rob Cowin, from the
National Environmental Trust gave a nice video and PowerPoint presentation
about the depleting marine resources. He was applauded for a good project and
presentation.
Minutes submitted by Secretary, Richard
Mullen
2004
Divers
Anonymous Calendar
Updated
|
Jan
2004 ·
01/05: DA Planning
meeting 6:30 p.m. at 6 Bros Diner Rt. 46 ·
01/10: DA
Holiday Party
7:30 p.m. San Carlos Rest 620 Stuyvesant Ave,
Lyndhurst ·
01/26: DA Club Meeting |
Feb
2004 ·
02/01: Bottle Show, South
River ·
02/14: 4th Annual
DA Ski Day ·
02/29: ·
02/23: DA Club Meeting |
Mar
2003
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Apr
2004 ·
04/04: Manasquan RR Bridge
Dive, 8AM ·
04/14: Pool Dive for gear
check and warm-up ·
Sunday shore dives ·
04/26: DA Club Meeting 7:30
p.m. Annual Dues and Officer
Elections, Rescheduled. “White Shark Research Presentation” by Dean Fessler |
May
2004
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June
2004
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Jul
2004 ·
Local Shore Dives TBA ·
7/17 & 18 DA Weekend at Dutch Springs ·
07/26: DA Club Meeting, Topic,
“Favorite Dives” |
Aug
2004
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Sep
2004 ·
09/05: Labor Day
Delaware Picnic ·
9/12 Sun Shore Wreck Dive ·
9/16 Thursday Night Dive, 9pm,
Shark River Inlet, Avon ·
09/27: DA Club Meeting 7:30
p.m. |
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Oct 2004
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Nov 2004 ·
Local Shore Dives TBA ·
Annual gear
maintenance workshop TBA ·
11/29: DA Club
Meeting |
Dec 2004 ·
12/13: DA Club Meeting ·
“Happy Holidays” ·
Friday, 12/31: Last Dive of
Year |
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