Comments on: SCUBA Diving the Wrecks and Shores of Long Island, NY http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/ Mon, 07 May 2012 17:35:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: F. Hughes http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-196 F. Hughes Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:12:48 +0000 http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/#comment-196 David has captured the essence of LI wreck diving... he adds a humorous side to this book that reads like his log book and is very informative about the wrecks he has been on.. I would recommend this book as mandatory reading for the AOW diver.. Thank you David for such an informative book.. Rating: 5 / 5 David has captured the essence of LI wreck diving… he adds a humorous side to this book that reads like his log book and is very informative about the wrecks he has been on.. I would recommend this book as mandatory reading for the AOW diver.. Thank you David for such an informative book..
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: E. Heldrich http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-195 E. Heldrich Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:27:28 +0000 http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/#comment-195 I am not a SCUBA diver. I had to read this book for my job, and I was pleasantly surprised. It is not very often when I want to hurry up and finish my day and get home to continue reading a story. And these are true stories. It reads like an adventure, and reminded me of adventure books I read in my youth. I also found myself laughing out loud, like when the author was taken over by currents and finds himself in the middle of the Rockaways on an island with Firemen trainees geared up in his dive suit post 9/11 and exclaims as they are running towards him, "this isn't France!". Some of these wreck dives the author went on sound downright scary and dangerous, yet their is a coziness about them. You can feel the pain of the early morning cold minimized by the sheer love of adventure, (and warmed up by an egg sandwich and cup of coffee). There is also a sense of history, and many interesting details. Yes, read this book, and live something you wouldn't ordinarily live. Rating: 5 / 5 I am not a SCUBA diver. I had to read this book for my job, and I was pleasantly surprised. It is not very often when I want to hurry up and finish my day and get home to continue reading a story. And these are true stories. It reads like an adventure, and reminded me of adventure books I read in my youth. I also found myself laughing out loud, like when the author was taken over by currents and finds himself in the middle of the Rockaways on an island with Firemen trainees geared up in his dive suit post 9/11 and exclaims as they are running towards him, “this isn’t France!”. Some of these wreck dives the author went on sound downright scary and dangerous, yet their is a coziness about them. You can feel the pain of the early morning cold minimized by the sheer love of adventure, (and warmed up by an egg sandwich and cup of coffee). There is also a sense of history, and many interesting details. Yes, read this book, and live something you wouldn’t ordinarily live.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Sparrowhawk http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-194 Sparrowhawk Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:48:57 +0000 http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/#comment-194 This book is a very interesting, entertaining, and enlightening narrative of the author's adventures SCUBA diving in the Long Island area. The author skillfully combines the suspense and challenge of his escapades with wry humor and fascinating historical anecdotes surrounding the sunken vessels he explores. As a diver myself, I found the tips and suggestions highly valuable, but you don't have to be a diver to enjoy this gem. <br /> <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 This book is a very interesting, entertaining, and enlightening narrative of the author’s adventures SCUBA diving in the Long Island area. The author skillfully combines the suspense and challenge of his escapades with wry humor and fascinating historical anecdotes surrounding the sunken vessels he explores. As a diver myself, I found the tips and suggestions highly valuable, but you don’t have to be a diver to enjoy this gem.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Charles George http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Charles George Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:44:44 +0000 http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/#comment-193 Long Island New York is one of the best training grounds for Technical Wreck diving in the USA. Some consider the northeast a cold and treacherous environment that makes words like dive, and fun, sound absurd in the same sentence. But not wreck divers! David Rosenthal's book, Scuba Diving the Wrecks and Shores of Long Island NY, consists of over 70 of David's own personal adventures taken directly from his diving logs. Well written, this book is informative and truly an "eye opener" in regard to the wondrous world waiting to be discovered amongst New York's local shipwrecks and popular diving sites. <br /> <br />The stories are written more as a personal diary and chronological account of his day to day diving activities and the result is one of those rare reads that you just cannot put down. What a refreshing break from the norm of most diving books out there, that are full of facts and dates but don't allow you to live the moment. David puts you in the dive gear, splashes you in the water, and invites you to dive with him! <br /> <br />Every chapter makes you feel like you are a character in an adventure novel. One minute you're diving one of the 500 foot plus wrecks like the USS San Diego or the Oregon ocean liner. The next you are zooming up and down local beaches at the East Rockaway Inlet trying to beat the tides and the changing currents on your underwater scooter. Then it's off to catch a dive at Ponquogue Bridge, or maybe wrestling the waves on dive charters like the Lockness or Eagle's Nest; not to mention the seasickness, the marine life, lessons about the bends, and even now and again, a little wry humor that only David can pull off. Each chapter introduces you to a new location and another journey taken right from his past experiences. If you have never been diving in Long Island, you will feel as you have after reading Scuba Diving the Wrecks and Shores of Long Island NY! <br /> <br />David takes you below the water with him and he shows you the rest of the story that encompasses a diver's life. Things like packing gear the night before and setting the alarm clock for 3 am to catch the early morning dive boat trip to finding time to squeeze in a shore dive just before work in the morning and knowing the perfect local cafe to enjoy the best pre-dive egg sandwich and coffee in town. This book takes you diving! <br /> <br />Whether you are the most dedicated technical diver, a new wreck diver, or just want to know more about the history in the waters off of Long Island, Scuba Diving the Wrecks and Shores of Long Island NY deserves a place in your library. It's a journey diver and non-divers will enjoy. Rating: 5 / 5 Long Island New York is one of the best training grounds for Technical Wreck diving in the USA. Some consider the northeast a cold and treacherous environment that makes words like dive, and fun, sound absurd in the same sentence. But not wreck divers! David Rosenthal’s book, Scuba Diving the Wrecks and Shores of Long Island NY, consists of over 70 of David’s own personal adventures taken directly from his diving logs. Well written, this book is informative and truly an “eye opener” in regard to the wondrous world waiting to be discovered amongst New York’s local shipwrecks and popular diving sites.

The stories are written more as a personal diary and chronological account of his day to day diving activities and the result is one of those rare reads that you just cannot put down. What a refreshing break from the norm of most diving books out there, that are full of facts and dates but don’t allow you to live the moment. David puts you in the dive gear, splashes you in the water, and invites you to dive with him!

Every chapter makes you feel like you are a character in an adventure novel. One minute you’re diving one of the 500 foot plus wrecks like the USS San Diego or the Oregon ocean liner. The next you are zooming up and down local beaches at the East Rockaway Inlet trying to beat the tides and the changing currents on your underwater scooter. Then it’s off to catch a dive at Ponquogue Bridge, or maybe wrestling the waves on dive charters like the Lockness or Eagle’s Nest; not to mention the seasickness, the marine life, lessons about the bends, and even now and again, a little wry humor that only David can pull off. Each chapter introduces you to a new location and another journey taken right from his past experiences. If you have never been diving in Long Island, you will feel as you have after reading Scuba Diving the Wrecks and Shores of Long Island NY!

David takes you below the water with him and he shows you the rest of the story that encompasses a diver’s life. Things like packing gear the night before and setting the alarm clock for 3 am to catch the early morning dive boat trip to finding time to squeeze in a shore dive just before work in the morning and knowing the perfect local cafe to enjoy the best pre-dive egg sandwich and coffee in town. This book takes you diving!

Whether you are the most dedicated technical diver, a new wreck diver, or just want to know more about the history in the waters off of Long Island, Scuba Diving the Wrecks and Shores of Long Island NY deserves a place in your library. It’s a journey diver and non-divers will enjoy.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Bruce Leinen http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/comment-page-1/#comment-192 Bruce Leinen Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:43:39 +0000 http://tapasfera.com/2010/02/scuba-diving-the-wrecks-and-shores-of-long-island-ny/#comment-192 I have been Scuba Diving off of the NJ coast for over 20 years. I found this book very entertaining, and suprisingly informative. David describes his exploits in an easy to understanding manner, even for the non diver. But within his narrative are many helpful hints, even for the experienced diver. I looked forward to reading it every night till completed. I hope David has another bunch of stories to tell in the future. I will surely be a customer again. Thanks. Rating: 5 / 5 I have been Scuba Diving off of the NJ coast for over 20 years. I found this book very entertaining, and suprisingly informative. David describes his exploits in an easy to understanding manner, even for the non diver. But within his narrative are many helpful hints, even for the experienced diver. I looked forward to reading it every night till completed. I hope David has another bunch of stories to tell in the future. I will surely be a customer again. Thanks.
Rating: 5 / 5

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