Sea Swells Newsletter Index

These newsletters are available in Adobe's pdf format, which will allow you to view and print them with all of their original formatting preserved. Adobe offers free pdf viewing software for most computers.

Some issues are also available in tabloid format, a two-page layout designed for double-sided printing on 11"x17" paper - but they print pretty well on legal (8"x14") paper! Download this version if you can print double-sided copies and want output that has the booklet format of our printed newsletter.

SUBMISSIONS should be sent to Newsletter Editor Ruth Emblin by the 20th of the month.

September 2008 (1.14MB)
Bob Bak reveals his "Bucket List", Judy and Vreni's "Excellent Adventure", and remembering Sir Arthur C. Clarke, scientist and science fiction writer.

August 2008 (960 KB)
Enjoy our multi-faceted August issue: read of zombies, seals, algae, fish, dive adventures, and more, and find the latest club schedules and information on upcoming events

July 2008 (1.17MB)
Enjoy the July issue of the Sea Swells Log - or the "better late than never" issue - full of interesting facts, dive stories, announcements, and information on upcoming events. This month, visit "Destination No. 4" with Bob Bak, admire whale sharks with Allan Rios, learn about sea dragons, and much, much more.

June 2008 (963kb)
In the June issue read about what TSSC members have been up to during the month of May, including a great club trip to Bonaire; enjoy another installment of Lada's column "Things Divers Should Know"; find out about future schedules and events, club news, and much, much more.

May 2008 (1.05MB)
In the latest issue of the SeaSwells Log read about the effects of oxygen and air pressure on human bodies and minds, enjoy a new installments of Scuba Reader, get travel advice, read about a movement to protect the world's sharks, club news, schedules and more.

April 2008 (1.02MB)
This month's issue includes musings on Bonaire, more 'Things Divers Should Know', an article on Sea Shepherds, a BTS review, a report from BSR, event information, dive schedule, club news, and more.

March 2008 (1.09MB)  March 2008 version in black and white for faster download.(812KB)
This month's issue, focuses, you guessed it, on Beneath The Sea 2008, our annual scuba diving gear and travel show, held at the end of March. Also included are a report on scuba diving in Tasmania, a new feature on what divers should know, our club dive & event schedule, meeting information, and more.

February 2008 (1.21MB)  February 2008 version in black and white for faster download.(884KB)
Welcome to the February issue of the Sea Swells Log. This month, read a message from your new president, Mark Mays; take a look at scuba diving comics; read reports on fish, crustaceans, and whales; view the new dive schedule for 2008; learn how to renew your TSSC membership online; get ready for BTS 2008, and more.

January 2008 (1.3MB)  January 2008 version in black and white for faster download.(775KB)
The new year typically brings a lot of news at TSSC, such as your elected and appointed club officers for 2008. This issue also includes the description of a dive accident, a story on 'peaceful diving', plus a list of exhibitions and programs of interest for divers, a sequel report on diving in the NY Aquarium, BTS information, the latest on planned club dives, schedules, programs, and much, much more.

December 2007(1.26MB)   December 2007 version in black and white for faster download.(861KB)
This month´s issue includes our president´:s musings on the past year, BTS information, the latest on planned club dives, a dive report from Pompano Beach and a scuba book report (perfect reading materials while contemplating the cold weather outside). Also, test your scuba IQ, find out the latest club news, programs and schedules, and more.

November 2007(1.MB)   November 2007 version in black and white for faster download.(930KB)

October 2007(1.MB)   October 2007 version in black and white for faster download.(930KB)
In October, read about diving the Florida Keys, and enjoy (- and if you went on the club trip - understand) Bob Bak's Roatan Quiz. Also included a Roatan trip report, a new article on the NY Aquarium, club news, schedules and much, much more.

September 2007(1.MB)   September 2007 version in black and white for faster download.(949KB)
In September, reflect on TSSC and the upcoming elections, enjoy two more entries to our story telling contest, find out who the "Mystery Man" is, read the latest news and events, as well as an updated dive schedule.

August 2007(1.MB)   August 2007 version in black and white for faster download.(988KB)
This month enjoy two entries from our Story Telling contest, read about Unexpected Discoveries, reminisce about a Day At Dutch, and discover the Worst Jobs in Science. No newsletter would be complete without dive and event schedules, and there is also a Special Report on a very special event from last spring!

July 2007(1.71MB)   July 2007 version in black and white for faster download.(1.01MB)
This month read about diving with sharks, and trying to avoid sharks; diving in the great big ocean, and diving in an aquarium; protecting whales, and protecting vintages; and enjoy a preview of our upcoming Annual Summer Picnic!

June 2007(887kb)
Read about Bob Bak´s adventures in Wakatobi and Bali, get the latest dive and event schedules, read about the founder of Blue Ocean Institute, and lament the downgrading of a dive destination with Lada Simek.

May 2007(1MB)   May 2007 version in black and white for faster download.(898KB)
A preview of Fantasy Island in Roatan, tips on keeping your ears clear, hidden V.I. dive sites, and some tips for traveling divers.

April 2007(1MB)   April 2007 version in black and white for faster download.(763KB)

March 2007(1MB)   March 2007 version in black and white for faster download.(763KB)
Quality inspection is the key for safer scuba tanks. Countdown to Beneath The Sea. Rules for flying after diving. The hunt for Megaladon teeth.

February 2007(1.3MB)   February 2007 version in black and white for faster download.(971KB)
Our newsletter has a fresh look with our new editor Ruth Emblin. Bob Bak tells a story of one wild ride, countdown to BTS, the sinking of the RMS Rhone by Ruth Emblin, new rules for flying with scuba gear, and a "Did You Know" section by Lada Simek.

January 2007 (183K)
A message from our incoming President Bob Bak, Durland's last instruction class of the year, and a story on Belize by Bob Bak and his daughter Christy.

November 2006 (263K)
Don's last column for the year and the year end social events. A dive travel story about the Society Islands in French Polynesia.

October 2006 (233K)
Don outlines dive alternatives for the coming season, a call to members for nominations for the upcoming officers elections. Also a story about Playa del Carmen.

September 2006 (264K)
Don gives a review of last months activities and what is coming up in September. Dive Shop Dive Club President Charlie Nichols writes about a dive trip to Brownstone Quarry.

August 2006 (287K)
A review of what to do if left behind by a dive boat and an article about Bonaire's "wild side". More details about the clubs picnic and our big day with BTS and Ocean Pals at Dutch Springs.

July 2006 (198K)
Don gives a quick review and Lada gives a lesson in buoyancy.

June 2006 (198K)
Club President Don tells of his adventures in Bonaire.

May 2006 (198K)

April 2006 (420K)

March 2006 (393K)

February 2006 (249K)

January 2006 (214K)

November/December 2005 (536K)

October 2005 (350K)

September 2005 (350K)

August 2005 (337K)

July 2005 (359K)

June 2005 (357K)

May 2005 (383K)

April 2005 (375K)

March 2005 (596K)
Club President Gregg Macaulay reminds us to get our gear ready for the diving season, and we unveil the club's social schedule for 2005.

February 2005 (573K)
Spring is coming and the diver's calendar is filling up. This issue focuses on coming events: two dive shows, a hyperbaric medicine seminar, lectures, movies, and a scuba flea market.

January 2005 (723K)
Lots of dive stories from club members, plus information on the Holiday Party and Beneath The Sea 2005 - just 2 short months away!

November 2004 (325K)
The newsletter is back after a short hiatus with news of our December meeting and Holiday Party. Plus find out what happened when TSSC went to Ontario this year.

EXTRA: 2004 BALLOT
It's time to choose who's going to run the club in 2005! Download this ballot, print it & fill it out, & return it to our vice president Gregg Macaulay.

August 2004 (902K)
Read about our great summer party, a visit to Dominica, and an opinion on the best buoyancy system.
(Also available in legal format 512K.)

July 2004 (708K)
Lots of coming events to read about - the summer party, diving with seals, canoeing, a beach cleanup (and, of course, our meeting) - plus we have reports from our members of exotic dive conditions right here in our own Northeast, and musings on when you become and "experienced" diver.

June 2004 (408K)
Reports on Fort Wetherill and our Memorial Day Weekend party, an opinion on the Cross-Sound Cable, a report on St. Kitts, and everything you need to know to enjoy July's big events - our Saint Lawrence River trip and our summer beach party!
(Also available in tabloid format 434K.)

May 2004 (514K)
We're already getting some dive reports, plus a member recounts a near-disaster from last year. Plus information about some upcoming dives - at Fort Wetherill and in the Saint Lawrence.
(Also available in tabloid format 543K.)

March/April 2004 (940K)
It's still the middle of the winter, but that hasn't kept our members from diving - sometimes without leaving the region! Read about ice diving, diving with manatees in Florida, and more - plus the great dinners we have when we get together.
(Also available in tabloid format 658K.)

February 2004 (361K)
It's the middle of the winter, and things are a little slow - but we still have invitations to a scrapbooking workshop and dinner at Boston Sea Rovers, and a suggestion to keep you diving through the winter!
(Also available in tabloid format 360K.)

January 2004 (315K)
A new year starts, and while the diving schedule is slow our members review their planning for a new dive season and their choices in gear. Plus our new president welcomes us to the new year, and preserve your dive trip memories at a scrapbooking party!
(Also available in tabloid format 865K and higher resolution 867K.)

November 2003 (633K)
Our last newsletter of 2003 includes a review of what this administration has accomplished, reports on TSSC's first - but not last!! - trip to dive the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the long-awaited details on our always-great holiday party.
(Also available in tabloid format.)

EXTRA: 2003 BALLOT
It's time to choose who's going to run the club in 2004! Download this ballot, print it & fill it out, & return it to our vice president Bob Bak.

October 2003 (220K)
The dive reports roll in - diving an Atlantic wreck, diving with seals - plus announcing a great training course, and two calls for nominations - it's time to start the selection of our diver of the year, and time to start forming next year's club government.
(Also available in tabloid format .)

September 2003 (538K)
A full summer of diving is drawing toward its end, and we have lots of dives to report on - a week in North Carolina, a weekend in Massachusetts - plus a report on our greatest Delaware River canoe trip ever. And we still have plenty of dive opportunities left - New England boat and beach dives, freshwater wreck diving, and a Caribbean trip are on our schedule before the year ends!
(Also available in tabloid format.)

August 2003 (118K)
Read about and sign up for the excellent Lifeguard Systems rescue course being offered exclusively to our club! And that's not all we're offering - the year's not nearly done! Plus find out about the club's recent Atlantic wreck dive on the Sea Hawk.
(Also available in tabloid format.)

July 2003 (542K)
More dive trips to sign up for, more recipes, and one of our newest members tells us what she's learned about diving in her first year.
(Also available in tabloid format.)

June 2003 (474K)
The first installment of our members' recipes, lots about May's Fort Wetherill trip, and why you should join us in the Saint Lawrence this fall - or, sooner & closer, in Gloucester this month.
(Also available in tabloid format.)

May 2003 (583K)
Test your safety IQ, read about club members' encounters with friendly sea life, nitrogen narcosis, and underwater eggs, and find out about this fall's club trip to Salt Cay!
(Also available in a higher-resolution format - 1.5 MB, images up to 300dpi - and tabloid format.)

April 2003 (310K)
Our 2003 dive schedule sees the light of day! Also information about this year's great annual Open House Party, and some background information on our club for those of you just tuning in.
(Also available in tabloid format.)

EXTRA: 2003 Dive Sign-Up Sheet
You've read our newsletter and found some great dives to sign up for? Great! Here's the easy way to sign up for several at one time.

March 2003 (372K)
The dive season gets closer, so there's a lot of information here to help keep you safe. Plus we honor our 2003 Diver of the Year, Bob Schrager!
(Also available in tabloid format.)

February 2003 (301K)
A wonderful summer of Northeast diving recalled, and several great trips for you to sign up for as we start a new year's activities!
(Also available in tabloid format.)

If you would like a copy of an issue since February 1996 that is not included here, send email to Anne Judge