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Welcome to the Buffalo Aqua Club website, we are based in Buffalo, NY. We dive all over the world.

Objectives of the Club

To provide for the mutual assistance, enjoyment,entertainment and improvements of its members, socially and physically, by encouraging them in the participation of the sports of scuba diving, skin diving, and other related outdoor and indoor water sports, and to provide for its members opportunities for enjoying these sports. We also seek to promote and protect interest in the sport of diving.

Contact Information

Postal address

42 Dauer Drive West Seneca, NY 14224

E-Mail

Club Info: info@buffaloaquaclub.org

Phone

Club Info: Gary 716-818-6896 or 716-337-3958

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Summer diving season is here

Written by Gary Nochajski
Thursday, 15 July 2010 04:51
We have been experiencing one of the best summers in recent memory, the water temps are up and the river has been clear, the weather has been cooperating, all that is missing is that core of dedicated divers that in previous years have met Wednesday and Saturdays for our scheduled dives. I have to admit that I have not made every scheduled dive this year however I have been to quite a few and one thing just jumps out at me, Where is everyone? Last night I dove with my brother in Law from North Carolina, we jumped off the wall near Rich Marina and drifted down towards The Ontario Street ramp, nice dive. Prior to that I had hoped to catch up with Bill, my schedule at work did not allow for a firm commitment to reserve my spot on the boat, arriving at Rich marine a bit too late anyway (5:10pm) we went to plan B, initially intending to cross the border and dive the Canadian side near Frenchman's Creek, however the Peace Bridge was backed up, I wanted to get in the water within an hour so plan C went into action. (Forget the Grand Island Bridges at 5PM just as bad as the Peace bridge). Gayle took the Explorer down to the boat ramp and waited for us to surface, which we did with a nice anchor in the tube,(I gave it to the first boat to pull in). We packed all the gear in the truck and headed back to Rich Marina for a picnic dinner, where we were able to finally catch up with Bill, he had a full boat, 2 Aqua Club members Rob and Sean along with 3 friends of Sean's. Nice to see someone taking advantage of Bill's awesome ride. Well we had nice conversations, after several adult beverages and a great bar-b-q we headed out for home, watching the sun set over the beautiful waters of Western New York. I know that in the deep throws of winter 2011, I will think back on days like this and anxiously await the upcoming 2011 dive season, the season is way to short to let pass by, why not come out and join in the fun, even if you don't dive just come along for the post dive atmosphere. Hope to see you soon. Gary
Last Updated on Thursday, 15 July 2010 05:13

Sherkston dive May 16th

Written by Gabriel Fischer
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 08:42
Larry Grace is sponsoring a dive at the Sherkston quarry in Canada Sunday May 16th @ 11Am, be sure to bring your c-card and be prepared to fill out a registration form along with a fee per diver, usually around $8.50. Contact Larry for more info, check your emails for his address, (I will not put personal info on this site without permission). Be sure to bring your own food and drink along with a cooler and a way to cook your food or purchase at the concession stands if open, or just starve to death

2010 Dive Calendar

Written by Gary Nochajski
Monday, 20 April 2009 11:46
Buffalo Aqua Club 2010 Calander January 1- New Years dive with Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit 19- BAC meeting February 1-McCarthy’s Pub on Hamburg Street in 1^st ward. 1^st Monday of each month. $20 for dinner and drinks, lecture on microbrews. 16- BAC meeting March 6- Shamrock Run and tailgate party. 5 mile race but you don’t have to run. Beer tent is $5. Mark Modzelewski will have a grill going. Bring a dish to pass. 13- Shipwrecks 2010 in Welland. $38 US until February 14^th, $43 after that. Lecturers include Dave Trotter, Jill Heinreth and Rick Mixter. 16- BAC meeting- possibly in conjunction with movie night at the New Angola Theater. $4.50 per person. 26-28- Beneath the Sea in Secauces, NJ. April 10- Chautauqua wine tour 20- BAC meeting 25- Women’s tea at Nancy Becht’s May 1- Brave Souls dive at Silver Lake 15th - 7 PM at McCarthy's Pub Hamburg Street 18- BAC meeting 27 or 28- Memorial weekend in Clayton, NY with Mark Modzelewski and family. June 2- Start of Wednesday night dives- meet at Rich Marina at 5 pm. 5- Start of Saturday dives- meet at Tim Hortons on Ontario Street. 11-13- NYSDA weekend in Lake George/ Clayton 15- BAC meeting July 3- Barcelona Harbor dive and picnic Wednesday evening dives Saturday dives 18- Waldfest- German beer festival in Elma, NY 20- BAC meeting July (continued) ?- suggestions for away dives at: 1. Pala Point in Canada or 2. Kingston, Ontario 30- August 1- Presque Isle in Erie, PA- park and waterworld. August Wednesday evening dives Saturday dives ?- Canal days in Port Colburn. Walt and Leah will check the dates. 15- Beaver Island family picnic 17- BAC meeting with nomination of officers. 21- Dive for a cause- Chris and Desiree Benoit will give us info. September 11- Lower Niagara dive at Niagara-on-the-Lake 18- Intercoastal Waterways cleanup 21- BAC meeting with nomination of officers October ?- Pumpkin dive- possibly the 16^th. Mark Modzelewski will coordinate. 19- BAC meeting with voting for officers 23- Chautauqua wine tour ?- Halloween party at Central terminal November 6- Fall installation dinner- possibly at JPs Pub- Gary will check into this. 16- BAC meeting ?- Florida Keys trip in mid November. Mike Gesel will check into hotel rates, etc. December 21- BAC meeting/ Christmas party January 2011 1- New Years dive with Fort Erie Underwater Recovery Unit 18- BAC meeting
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 04:56

Brave souls dive

Written by Gabriel Fischer

Monday, 03 May 2010 10:58

Saturday May 1st was our first club dive of the year at Silver Lake N.Y., event sponsor Mark Modelzewski set up the day beginning with a short coffee stop at the Union road Tim Horton's, from there down rte 20A to Silver Lake. What a beautiful day for a dive, temps in the mid 70's and sunny, it felt like a mid season dive for sure. Joining Mark in the water were Alice, Walt, Rich and Gary, topside support were Rick and Jeff. It was really great to see the group again, (I wish more would have come though). With water temps in the low 50's Rich had 51 on his computer and visibility about 5 feet (disappointing to say the least) still nice to get wet again, I can't wait to hit the river! This is just the beginning, so get motivated and log some dives!

Don't forget about the Champaign party on the 15th of May, look at the calender for more info. See you at the next meeting.

Gary

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