Speakers and programs at the club help our club members learn about diving, dive locations, diving ecology, and dive equipment. We thank all our speakers and recognize them here so others can learn more.

Previous Programs

2010

May

Kevin Lee gave a great talk on his trip to Antarctica. Kevin is an underwater photographer and had some great shots from the trip. Thanks Kevin. See more at diverkevin.com.

April

We had a video on the sinking of artificial reefs in British Columbia. This gives us some idea of what we look forward to when we get to sink the USS Monticello.

March

Chris Fuller from Aqua-Lung gave a very interesting presentation on new products from Aqua-Lung and their family of companies along with interesting history and information on manufacturing. Thanks Chris.

Also thanks to Ron Springer for his presentation on California Ships to Reefs and Steve Siegel for his interesting and entertaining report of his trip to Cancun.

February

Our member Jonathan Blake showed his latest video of his trip to Komodo (Indonesia). Another great video. Thanks Jonathan.

January

Marine biologist Robin Boroch entertained us with his talk on dive travel in Southeast Asia. He is also an underwater videographer and has spent over 25 years traveling the world, researching and exploring the natural history of both marine and terrestrial ecosystems worldwide. Through his extensive use of video he has created an outstanding library of reference material on underwater flora and fauna. He showed some of his underwater video which he has collected on his trips working with the Discovery Channel and others. Thank you Robin.

2009

December

Steve Abrams, PADI Assistant Instructor and Underwater Photographer, gave a very helpful talk on under photography. This was a small part of his 6 hour classroom portion of the underwater photography specialty. I think we all learned something.

November

Jonathan Blake showed another of his wonderful videos. This one was "Diving the Wakatobi Archipelago in the Sulawesi Sea." Thank you Jonathan.

October

This month we had videos/slideshows from members. Ron and Loretta Springer and Ed and Debbie Lux showed their trip to Aruba. Mike and Sharol Carter showed their trip to Hawaii. And Jimmy Stilley showed a video/slideshow from his trip to Hawaii. Thanks to all.

September

A special thanks to Jonathan Blake for showing his video of his trip to the Soloman Islands. Thanks again Jonathan.

August

Our speaker was Karl Huggins of the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. He gave a talk about dive computers. He is the co-inventor of the EDGE dive computer, one of the first commercially viable dive computers. It was another great talk from Karl.

July

Our speaker was Dr. Bill Bushing. He is a Marine Ecologist who lives on Catalina. He showed us a video he shot on Farnsworth Bank, Catalina. It is a site that many people try and would like to dive but conditions rarely permit it. It was very interesting.

June

Frank "Franko" Nielson of Frankos Maps gave a great talk about how he started and more. It was a great talk. Check out his website at FrankosMaps.

May

Anthony Wiley (owner of Wiley's Scuba Locker in Riverside) entertained us with pictures and stories of his days as a Navy diver. It was a very interesting presentation.

April

Jonathan Blake was kind enough to show his video from his trip to the Maldives. Again, it was very nice.

March

Jonathan Blake showed his video from his trip to Sipadan. Very nice. He also showed a teaser from his trip to the Maldives. Looking forward to more.

February

Mike Richer showed a video of the Sundiver dive boat operation and captains. The club scheduled a dive on the Sundiver.

January

Suzy and Al showed a video of the seahorse farm in Hawaii. It was very interesting and shows the great success they are having in raising seahorses.

2008

December

Karl Huggins, the Program Manager of the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber, gave a talk on the Chamber and dive accident protocols and analysis. He was also the co-inventor of the first commercial dive computer (the Orca Edge), recipient of the 1993 DAN/Rolex Diver of the Year Award and 2008 California Scuba Service Award.

November

Alberto Mantovani of DiveNav (www.divenav.com) gave us a very interesting presentation on eDiving. eDiving is a virtual diving program available free. Thanks Alberto.

October

Joel Geldin of California Ships to Reefs Orange County region. He told us about what is all about and upcoming plans. Thanks Joel.

September

A video where the underwater videography was done by Annie Crawley (www.anniecrawley.com). She is a videographer, scuba instructor, and boat captain from Santa Barbara, CA.

August

Richard Hill, General Manager of Catalina Cylinders, showed a video of how aluminum cylinders are made. The video was fascinating. He also answered questions from our members and guest. Thanks Rick.

July

Suzy Degazon gave a great presentation on specialty classes available and why you may want to take them. She also showed a video with pictures from her travels, diving, and diving with people here. Thanks Suzy.

May

We had a video from Diver's Alert Network titled "I May be Bent... Now What?".

April

Brian Meux from Santa Monica Baykeeper told us about the work on the Marine Protected Areas that will be coming. The public input is going on now and we are encouraged to participate. He also told us about their efforts to bring back kelp beds along the coast.

March

Laleh Mohajerani, president of Iemanya Oceanic. She spoke about their shark preservation efforts.

February

Our own Jonathan Blake gave a talk and slide show of his trip to Palau.

January

Gordon Boivin of Laguna Sea Sports gave a very interesting talk of dive computers and what they are really telling you. We thank Gordon for being the club's very first speaker and giving a great talk.