The Santa Cruz Island Foundation’s dedication ceremony of the monument now on our patio, honoring the twelve air men who died when their B-24 crashed on San Miguel Island during WWII. Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of the crash.
Lee Selisky Inducted into the ISCHF
Statement from the Board of Directors of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame on Lee Selisky – a Class of 2019 Inductee. In an extraordinary announcement, the Board of Directors for the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF) has announced the first member of the 2019 induction class as Mr. Lee Selisky. Chairman of the Board of Directors, and… Read More
BizTalk Discovers Greg Gorga
As Featured on BizTV
New Specialty Food Hall of Famer
SBMM Board Member Cindy Makela has been inducted to the Specialty Food HOF https://www.specialtyfood.com/awards/hall-fame/2018-hall-fame-recipients/
Kardboard Kayak Races Fun
Video shows some of the fun at our annual Kardboard Kayak Races. Sign up today!
Bev Morgan
We are very sad to announce the passing of commercial diving pioneer Bev Morgan. A former abalone diver, Bev was the world’s leading designer of commercial diving headgear and life-support equipment. In 1965 he partnered with Bob Kirby to form Kirby-Morgan Diving Systems (now called Kirby Morgan Diving Systems International), which to this day, is… Read More
Bill Anderson Honored
Santa Barbara Commercial Fishermen honored the memory of Bill Anderson today. A boatbuilder, Anderson built boats still used today for urchin diving, and built a boat designed by George Greenough. Dozens of locals gathered on the waters off of Leadbetter to honor him.
Dr. Phil Nuytten and his wife Mary visited SBMM
Dr. Phil Nuytten and his wife Mary visited SBMM with Marine Megatropolis photographer Bob Evans and Susanne Chess (Photo shows Bob, Susanne, Phil and Mary Left to Right). Phil Nuytten co-founded Oceaneering International with Lad Handelman. Oceaneering built the JIM Suit, and went on to become the largest underwater skill company in the world. Dr…. Read More
Will B Cochran
Operations Coordinator
Leslie in the Caymans
L to R. the Honorable Minister for Home Affairs Tara Rivers, MLA, Mrs. Suzy Soto, Cert. Hon. Chair Emeritus of The Cayman Islands Heart Fund, His Excellency Governor Anwar Chowdhury, and International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame Executive Director Leslie Leaney at the Governor’s Welcoming Reception, Grand Cayman, April 20, 2018.
Titanic Fundraiser 2018 slideshow
A five minute slideshow.
Titanic Fundraiser a Hit
It was a fun night for all. We will post all photos and video on our website soon.