Instructor Randy Pekarik takes a group of students from the Florida Keys Community College out for a day of training and fun!

Group from Underwater Adventures

A group from Underwater Adventures in South Carolina dove the Vandenberg with us Wednesday morning. They showed up excited as children on Christmas morning!

Bill, pictured below with Bubblewatcher Jean, said “I feel like a kid in a candy store!!!”

Bill and Jean

And of course, they weren’t disappointed. Ya’ll come back and see us soon!

Tim Meade, salvage diver for Mel Fisher

What’s a treasure diver to do when he’s stuck ashore for a few days? Go diving on the Vandenberg, of course! Tim Meade had a great time diving with us, as you can see. Come back and see us anytime, Tim- and bring us some treasure!

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Starboard satellite dish on the Vandenberg

A little over five months after her sinking, the Vandenberg already has vast and varied amounts of fish life making her their home! Here you can see a huge school of little fish swarming around the starboard satellite dish. Amazing!

James, Jack, and Zach getting the float ready!

Subtropic took part in the Fantasy Fest 2009 Parade as The Vandenberg Vikings!

Behold the Vandenberg!

All the hard work paid off, as you can see- isn’t our float awesome?!

Jesse and Jack, getting into the Viking spirit!

We all got into the spirit once the costumes were on…

The ladies loved Zach

Captain James, our Head Viking In Charge

Josh, looking fantastic in a costume he made at the last minute!

Joe Weatherby- not a Viking, but still festive!

Alexa, showing off her fierce fangs

Alexa and Robin

Vampire Vixens, Alexa and Tina!

Robin and the Tinas!

Once the parade got rolling, everyone was feeling the spirit!

Simon with the lovely ladies Kaley and Kate

Kate, Jesse, Joe, and Kaley

Everyone had a blast, and we’re already looking forward to next year!!!

The Vandenberg Vikings (and Vampires)!!!!