Diving vintage dive gear

I had a great time today participating in the “Sportsman’s Dinner” held yearly at the Midland Baptist Church in Watervliet, Mi.

ALL sportsmen (men or women) were invited to attend the Sportsmen’s Dinner, and you did not have to be a hunter or fisherman to enjoy this event, just come out and meet some of your local friends and neighbors.

In the display area myself and two other members of the Michigan Underwater Divers Club participated in the event by providing information on local wrecks, samples of bottom land treasures and providing a display of vintage scuba gear.

Other displays included outdoor gear including tents and stoves, fishing, wildlife mounts, archery, and taxidermy.

There were over $1,400 worth of door prizes given out that included a fully guided Lake Michigan Salmon fishing trip for 3, kayak, kids bow and arrow set, .450 Bushmaster Rifle and much more! There was a great variety of foods from tame to outdoor menus.

Featured speaker at this years event was Tracy Breen who is a full-time outdoor writer and marketing consultant in the outdoor industry. Over the past twenty years, he has been able to hunt and fish all over North America. Tracy was born with cerebral palsy and often writes and speaks about overcoming physical obstacles, chasing dreams and living life to the fullest. Tracy writes for a wide array of publications including Outdoor Life, New Pioneer, North American Whitetail, Buckmasters, Petersen’s Bow-hunting and Bow-hunting World to name a few.

Maybe we will see you their next year!