Stolt 04

Stolt 04

After several blowouts, the Independence II made her first dive trip. Her maiden voyage had been a run from the builder down in Virginia to Toms River, NJ. Now she was outfitted for diving, and ready for diver shakedown. I buddied with Dave Schott as we headed for the Stoldt.

Date: 12/25/2008

Size: 9 items

Indy

Indy

The Independence II pulls into Winter's Yacht Club

Captains

Captains

Jay Tempe and Dan Bartone, captains and owners

Setup

Setup

Louis sets up his gear as Dave Schott looks on

Bench

Bench

Dan and Mark Clark on the aft bench

Splash

Splash

The first giant stride off the Independence II

Gear Up

Gear Up

Louis and Corey gear up to splash

Ready

Ready

Last check before splash

Two

Two

And... just walk off the boat

GWH

GWH

The Great White Hunter finds his zen

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