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Fun above the water…

January 26th, 2010

Just for fun, here’s some shots of the sailboat races in Key West!

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sailboat races

We’re easily amused…

December 21st, 2009

It was a big moment for Jesse when she was finally able to achieve her dream….of taking a picture of a pelican on Pelican. Behold:

I am a pelican, and I approve this vessel.

I am a pelican, and I approve this vessel.

This vessel is worthy of my name.

That human with the camera is easily entertained...

Inland Divers

December 8th, 2009

Inland Divers

Jeffrey, Matthew, Stephen, James, and Al from Inland Divers enjoyed a couple of days of great diving on the Vandenberg!

Students from FKCC

December 8th, 2009

FKCC

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

Underwater Adventures!

November 19th, 2009
Group from Underwater Adventures

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

Bill and Jean

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

A treasure diver enjoys a day off

November 17th, 2009
Tim Meade, salvage diver for Mel Fisher

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! ;-)

Sale!!!

November 13th, 2009

sale

Don’t miss out on great deals during our Black Friday sale! BC’s, wetsuits, surf apparel, and more- all 30%! One day only! Get your holiday shopping done at Subtropic!

Satellite Dish

November 11th, 2009
Starboard satellite dish on the Vandenberg

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!

Fantasy Fest 2009 Parade!!!

November 2nd, 2009
James, Jack, and Zach getting the float ready!

James, Jack, and Zach getting the float ready!

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

Behold the Vandenberg!

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!

Jesse and Jack, getting into the Viking spirit!

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

The ladies loved Zach ;-)

The ladies loved Zach ;-)

Captain James, our Head Viking In Charge

Captain James, our Head Viking In Charge

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

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

Joe Weatherby- not a Viking, but still festive!

Joe Weatherby- not a Viking, but still festive!

Alexa, showing off her fierce fangs

Alexa, showing off her fierce fangs

Alexa and Robin

Alexa and Robin

Vampire Vixens, Alexa and Tina!

Vampire Vixens, Alexa and Tina!

Robin and the Tinas!

Robin and the Tinas!

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

Simon with the lovely ladies Kaley and Kate

Simon with the lovely ladies Kaley and Kate

Kate, Jesse, Joe, and Kaley

Kate, Jesse, Joe, and Kaley

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

The Vandenberg Vikings (and Vampires)!!!!

The Vandenberg Vikings (and Vampires)!!!!

Jeff Toorish dives the USS Vandenberg

October 26th, 2009
Jeff Toorish

Jeff Toorish

Jeff Toorish, Chief Photographer for Advanced Diver Magazine, had a great dive and got some fantastic pictures on the USS Vandenberg with Subtropic Dive Center.

Advanced Diver Magazine

Advanced Diver Magazine