Newshttp://www.john-jack.com/news/en-US2010-07-29T14:59:18ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Trip Photoshttp://www.john-jack.com/news/2010/7/26/trip-photos.htmlJohn Jack2010-07-26T18:53:00ZWe take so many pictures each trip, I created a photo gallery for each trip where we can share our photos.

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]]>Directions to the boat in Montaukhttp://www.john-jack.com/news/2010/7/14/directions-to-the-boat-in-montauk.htmlJohn Jack2010-07-14T09:58:24ZTrips leaving for the Andrea Doria and Block Island leave from Montauk.

The address and information are avalable here :

Away Locations

]]>Voyages of the John Jackhttp://www.john-jack.com/news/2010/7/8/voyages-of-the-john-jack.htmlJohn Jack2010-07-08T15:41:57ZThe John Jack will be loading Friday night for a 2 day trip to the wrecks of the Oregon and San Diego. Two spots opened at the last minute. Boat departs midnight Friday evening and will return Sunday evening. Air fills and meals are included. $300.00 Call Captain Rich (201-321-6924) if you'd like to dive two of the premier wrecks off the NY/NJ coast.

On Wednesday the Big Red Boat will be heading east to Montauk. We will be hosting trips to the wrecks off Block Island. Most of the wrecks, including the U 853, lie within recreational depths (130 fsw). Treasure Cove Divers, Blue Water Divers, and Elite Divers each have charters reserved for this fantastic 3 day adventure. There may still be a few spots open at each store. The trip includes bunks, breakfast, lunch, soft drinks, snacks, and air fills. GIVE THEM A CALL AND BOOK A SPOT. Each evening, we will be docking at Block Island where you can experience the local cuisine and enjoy the island's local color. Block Island is often described as the "Bermuda of the Northeast." While based in Montauk, the John Jack will also be diving the wreck of the Andrea Doria. Check out the John Jack web page for reports of the boats adventures and it's first year with Capt. Rich at the helm as the new owner.

]]>Trips to the Pinta (6/26) and the Stolt (6/27)http://www.john-jack.com/news/2010/6/30/trips-to-the-pinta-626-and-the-stolt-627.htmlJohn Jack2010-06-30T14:11:41ZOn the weekend of June 26 and 27 the John Jack hosted dive trips for Blue Water Divers and the NY Sea Gypsies. What a weekend it was. Lake Atlantic showed it's finer side to the divers on Saturday with flat seas and good visibility as the divers explored the wreck of the Pinta. With several new NE wreck divers aboard, the smiles were big and wide as they returned to the boat. These new divers are now convinced that wreck diving on the Jersey coast is great. A great meal and warm, friendly conversation was abound as the Big Red Boat made it's way back to the dock. On Sunday, the boat was again alive with divers. The Sea Gypsies were on the boat in force to explore the Stolt. Many arrived Saturday evening to enjoy a evening on the boat and sleep in one of it's many bunks. With hot coffee ready with a simple continental breakfast, we were off to the wreck of the Stolt. With fog laying a misty cover on the water for most of the day, the crew was careful in explaining the importance of returning to the boat on the anchor line. There was, again, no shortage of smiles as the divers climbed back aboard. With an almost even split of men and woman divers in the group, it was nice to receive so many compliments and thanks for a wonderful day. The generous accommodations on the boat gave everyone a chance to enjoy another great meal planned and prepared by our chef Tony Petrak. Chicken cutlet parm. heroes were quickly devoured by the hungry divers and thanks were given by all for a great day on the water. I look forward to the next trip with the Sea Gypsies. This was, without a doubt, a great weekend to be the Captain of the John Jack

]]>Dive Trips June 26 and June 27http://www.john-jack.com/news/2010/6/21/dive-trips-june-26-and-june-27.htmlJohn Jack2010-06-22T01:13:25ZSaturday June 26, the John Jack will be sailing to the wreck of the Pinta with dive crews from Blue Water Divers and Elite Divers. As with all charters on the John Jack, lunch will be included. Give the dive stores a call and come join us for a great day on the water. Sunday June 27, the John Jack will be sailing to one of our favorite sites, the wreck of the Algol. The NY Sea Gypsies are hosting this dive. You can sign up on line and pay with paypal on the John Jack web site. Don't miss this outing. I'm sure the Sea Gypsies will turn out in style and have a blast. Come join them. View the John Jack web site at www.john-jack.com_ (http://www.john-jack.com)

Captain Rich

]]>June 19 and June 20 Dive Tripshttp://www.john-jack.com/news/2010/6/16/june-19-and-june-20-dive-trips.htmlJohn Jack2010-06-16T13:48:55ZScubaventure has a trip to the wreck of the Pinta scheduled for Saturday. Always a fun dive with plenty to keep everyone onboard busy. Treasure Cove Divers has their annual Fathers Day dive on Sunday. This long standing tradition for RJ offers an early departure and a one tank dive to ensure an early return to the dock. For you father and son dive teams, what better way to jump in the water. 7 AM departure and max depth of 85 feet. Coffee and bagels provided, compliments of the John Jack. Join us and have some fun!

]]>Secret Missionhttp://www.john-jack.com/news/2010/6/8/secret-mission.htmlJohn Jack2010-06-08T02:20:02ZA group of highly experienced divers will arrive Friday evening for a secret mission. The three day quest is the motovation that inspires many of the NE divers to keep poking and looking. Look for a follow up after their mission is over to see how they made out.Capt. Rich

]]>The Christening of the John Jackhttp://www.john-jack.com/news/2010/6/1/the-christening-of-the-john-jack.htmlJohn Jack2010-06-01T03:13:11ZChristening of the John Jack

Christening new ships is a time-honored tradition whose origin has been lost to the sands of time. The John Jack isn't a new boat, but with a new owner and 1st captain, it has undergone a rebirth. Capt. Rich decided the John Jack should be christened. The crew lobbied hard for a brief but tastefully done human sacrifice, but Capt. Rich elected for a more civilized christening. About 40 friends, family, and crew gathered at the dock in Manasquan on Saturday, May 29th for the christening which was officiated by Deacon George Forshay. Standing on the deck of the wheelhouse, Deacon George mixed short excerpts from the bible with his own insights and observations as he sprinkled holy water on the rear deck. Deacon George playfully directed a few sprinkles of holy water in the directions of Capt. Rich, who to the surprise of some, didn't burst into flames. Finally, everyone applauded as Rich’s daughter Katherine performed the customary breaking of the champagne bottle over one of the stern cleats. No celebration with family and friends would be complete without good food and drink, and thanks to Tony Petrak, we snacked away a beautiful late May afternoon with food he prepared in the John Jack galley.

]]>-http://www.john-jack.com/news/2010/5/8/the-john-jack-will-be-at-sea-next-weekend-may-15-and-16.htmlCaptain Rich2010-05-09T03:26:54ZThe John Jack will be at sea next weekend, May 15 and 16 with a private charter to the Texas Tower and other deep water wrecks the boat likes to visit. We will be back at the dock on Sunday evening and avaiable for any divers to join our open boat dives on Monday the 17th. Come join us for the fun.

]]>Resor Trip May 9http://www.john-jack.com/news/2010/5/8/resor-trip-may-9.htmlJohn Jack2010-05-08T15:21:11ZDue to unfavorable weather and foul seas the trip to the Resor has been canceled. Sorry for the inconvience.Capt. Rich

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