ScubaFest 2011

Columbus, Ohio...ScubaFest 2011...another great weekend for all who attended Ohio's combination of a mini-trade show, professional conference sessions, business displays, and travel companies offers.  But don't allow that serious  description turn you off, because there was also plenty of time for horsing around!

Linda, 'horsing around' in front of the GLHS/MAST exhibit

But, for many, one of the key attractions was this year's keynote speaker, Sean Fisher.  Sean is the grandson of treasure hunter Mel Fisher who was key in the discovery of the Atocha, a Spanish Fleet wreck filled with gold coins and silver bars that sunk in the 1600's off the Florida Keys. Along with a number of presentations and the main program at Saturday night's banquet, Fisher brought just "a few" treasures from the wreck, including at least a 3-4 foot length of golden chain, and over a million dollars in gold discs, coins, spikes, and emeralds!

Sean & participant gaze at a special emerald find!

Make plans to attend next years ScubaFest now!