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Diving Classes Offered in Lake Superior

SUNDAY, 30 MARCH 2008

Seventy-four-year old Don VanNispen is saddened by the negative connotations that people say about Lake Superior. Being the owner of the Lake Superior Divers Supply and School, VanNispen has seen different shipwrecks, giant white fish, and even the strangest things under the water.

Beyond the Lake Superior is The Madeira shipwreck known as one of the most popular diving spots. It’s located by the Split Rock Lighthouse, north of Two Harbors. Off the north pier on the Park Point side is The Thomas Wilson and is also one of the more popular wrecks in Duluth.

What a person may have never imagined underwater are some bags of money. This is what VanNispen has found at the bottom of Lake Superior.

“At first, we thought (the money) was from a robbery,” he said. “We figure somebody was thinking there was going to be another depression and they were stashing their money because they didn’t trust the bank.”

Of course, Lake Superior still has what divers are usually looking for—larger than life sea creatures. “I mean big, big,” VanNispen even stretched his arms to show how big the fish he sees underwater.

Although diving may not be everybody’s sport, Lake Superior Divers Supply and School Classes offers diving classes for those who are interested. It has sessions for beginners which will open this summer on April 14 and 16. The classes will run for five weeks, with sessions starting in the classroom and later as practice session. The school is open for everyone who wants to give diving a try, but must consult a doctor first regarding his health conditions.

For more details on this news, please visit www.duluthbudgeteer.com.

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