Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
877.525.2427 or 419.433.7200
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
877.525.2427 or 419.433.7200
Diving the 5 Great Lakes
and the Oceans
and the Oceans
While many know him from Shadow Divers, Richie Kohler is one of only four people to have been on the Titanic in a submersible and to dive her sister ship, the Britanic.
His new book "Mystery of the Last Olympian" details the three expeditions he has made to the Olympic and explores what caused this unsinkable improvement on Titanic to sink so quickly. Richie will cover this and many other adventures exploring the worlds greatest shipwrecks.
His new book "Mystery of the Last Olympian" details the three expeditions he has made to the Olympic and explores what caused this unsinkable improvement on Titanic to sink so quickly. Richie will cover this and many other adventures exploring the worlds greatest shipwrecks.
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Evening Banquet Program
Evening Banquet Program: 6:30pm - 9:30pm: $40.00 - register before 9/14 $35.00
Evening Banquet Program: 6:30pm - 9:30pm: $40.00 - register before 9/14 $35.00
Daytime Programs:
Daytime Programs: 9:30am - 4:30pm $35.00 - register before 9/14 $30.00
Daytime Programs: 9:30am - 4:30pm $35.00 - register before 9/14 $30.00
Malta Through the Ages
Marty & Maggie Bailey Bio
"Malta through the Ages." A trip to Malta with the focus on history allowed us to discover Malta from the Megalithic age to the 20th century. When we started we didn't know that it was also an exceptional dive destination. Two wrecks from Marfa Point will be highlighted, as well as many of the top side attractions.
Marty & Maggie Bailey Bio
"Malta through the Ages." A trip to Malta with the focus on history allowed us to discover Malta from the Megalithic age to the 20th century. When we started we didn't know that it was also an exceptional dive destination. Two wrecks from Marfa Point will be highlighted, as well as many of the top side attractions.
The Wreck of the "Griffin", The Greatest Mystery of the Great Lake
Joan Forsberg Bio
In the year 1679, the very first ship ever to sail on the upper Great Lakes (in this case, Lakes Erie, Huron, and Michigan) disappeared with its entire crew and valuable cargo; its loss nearly ruined the explorer, La Salle. To this day, more than 335 years later, the wreck of the "Griffon" has not definitively been found. It has become the most hunted -- and the most "found" -- shipwreck in the Great Lakes. This presentation relates the fascinating background story of this historic shipwreck, the excitement of possible discoveries, including the many claims that were definitely wrong -- and where the wreck is likely located if it has not yet been found
Joan Forsberg Bio
In the year 1679, the very first ship ever to sail on the upper Great Lakes (in this case, Lakes Erie, Huron, and Michigan) disappeared with its entire crew and valuable cargo; its loss nearly ruined the explorer, La Salle. To this day, more than 335 years later, the wreck of the "Griffon" has not definitively been found. It has become the most hunted -- and the most "found" -- shipwreck in the Great Lakes. This presentation relates the fascinating background story of this historic shipwreck, the excitement of possible discoveries, including the many claims that were definitely wrong -- and where the wreck is likely located if it has not yet been found
Researching Shipwrecks Using On-Line Databases
Walter Lewis Bio
So, you want to know how to identify a shipwreck. Among other things, Walter manages one of the ”Big Three” Great Lakes Research Databases. In this program he will explore how to identify a shipwreck using
maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca, Walter Lewis
greatlakeships.org, Brendon Bailod
greatlakeships.org, Gerry Metzler
He’ll also share several humorous stories of how the databases can bite you if you’re not careful.
Walter Lewis Bio
So, you want to know how to identify a shipwreck. Among other things, Walter manages one of the ”Big Three” Great Lakes Research Databases. In this program he will explore how to identify a shipwreck using
maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca, Walter Lewis
greatlakeships.org, Brendon Bailod
greatlakeships.org, Gerry Metzler
He’ll also share several humorous stories of how the databases can bite you if you’re not careful.
Shipwrecks of Lake Michigan
Jitka Hanakova Bio
Explore the diversity of shipwrecks in the waters of Lake Michigan and dive on some of the most recent find in this body of water that houses the greatest number of shipwrecks of any of the Great Lakes.
Jitka Hanakova Bio
Explore the diversity of shipwrecks in the waters of Lake Michigan and dive on some of the most recent find in this body of water that houses the greatest number of shipwrecks of any of the Great Lakes.
Discovery and Exploration of the Schooners Montezuma and Venus
David Trotter Bio
Two fabulous wrecks in one presentation:
The Schooner Montezuma departed from Chicago with 16,300 bushels of corn destined for Buffalo, New York. It was a voyage she would not complete, as the Schooner Hattie Johnson rammed her in the thick haze caused by the Great Chicago fire of 1811
The Schooner Venus departed Grindstone City on October 2, 1887 with a full load of grindstones stacked on her deck and in her cargo holds, destined for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Venus sailed on to Lake Huron, into the Gales of October, and then into oblivion
David Trotter Bio
Two fabulous wrecks in one presentation:
The Schooner Montezuma departed from Chicago with 16,300 bushels of corn destined for Buffalo, New York. It was a voyage she would not complete, as the Schooner Hattie Johnson rammed her in the thick haze caused by the Great Chicago fire of 1811
The Schooner Venus departed Grindstone City on October 2, 1887 with a full load of grindstones stacked on her deck and in her cargo holds, destined for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Venus sailed on to Lake Huron, into the Gales of October, and then into oblivion
Diving Dominica
Rudy Whitworth Bio
Dominica is known best for it’s volcanic mountain hiking, waterfalls, lush rain forests, bird life and Sperm Whale watching. It deserves to be known for its excellent diving. The diver is treated to healthy reefs and abundant fish life as well as more critters than you can shake a stick at! This beautiful island is located in the eastern Caribbean.
In the presentation, Rudy will share images of the outstanding wide angle reefs and sea life as well as the specialized fish and critters. Examples are pipefish, seahorses, batfish, electric rays as well as unique shrimps, crabs and nudibranchs. Rudy will also talk about the quaint resort with it’s excellent Marine Reserve reef diving as well as the quality of the resort and dive facilities. Rudy will also share the species identifications with you.
Rudy Whitworth Bio
Dominica is known best for it’s volcanic mountain hiking, waterfalls, lush rain forests, bird life and Sperm Whale watching. It deserves to be known for its excellent diving. The diver is treated to healthy reefs and abundant fish life as well as more critters than you can shake a stick at! This beautiful island is located in the eastern Caribbean.
In the presentation, Rudy will share images of the outstanding wide angle reefs and sea life as well as the specialized fish and critters. Examples are pipefish, seahorses, batfish, electric rays as well as unique shrimps, crabs and nudibranchs. Rudy will also talk about the quaint resort with it’s excellent Marine Reserve reef diving as well as the quality of the resort and dive facilities. Rudy will also share the species identifications with you.
Two New Lake Erie Shipwreck Discoveries
Georgann & Mike Wachter Bio
The steamer Republic and an unidentified steamer off of Avon Lake were both discovered by Georgann and Mike during the 2016 dive season. Two short programs will introduce you to these shallow, near shore dives that are perfect for those new to diving Lake Erie.
Georgann & Mike Wachter Bio
The steamer Republic and an unidentified steamer off of Avon Lake were both discovered by Georgann and Mike during the 2016 dive season. Two short programs will introduce you to these shallow, near shore dives that are perfect for those new to diving Lake Erie.