Resor - Sept 22, 2007
I have seen diver anxious to make a dive, but this was a first. We had a 12 noon departure to the Resor, and the boat was LOADED before 11 AM !!! I arrived at 10: 40 AM to get some “quiet time” on the boat before the passengers arrived. Not today, the boat was full of divers. The crew & I loaded on the ice, food & a BarBQ. We hurriedly made the final preparations to leave the dock. The inlet was calm as we started our trip, with gentle rollers coming in. Because of the calm seas, I took the opportunity to check out some #s on the way out. Nothing panned out today. After a few stops, we headed to the Resor.

The R.P. Resor is a 34 mile ride out of Manasquan inlet. The wreck lies in about 130' of water with over 25' of relief. It well know for having a lot of lobster and scallops. Today’s trip was run by RJ. From Treasure Cove Water sports in Westfield NJ. We were planning one day dive, a BarBQ, and a night dive. The theory was to get familiar with the wreck in the daylight. Then be prepared to “BAG UP” on bugs on the night dive. The Resor is rarely dove at night. We were prepared with extra coolers, and lots of ice.

The ride out to the wreck was uneventful. The Catarpillar engines hummed, as the turbo chargers whined, pushing the shinny red hull through the water. Once we arrived on site, We dropped the weight in the stern. Tom tied us in near the gun in the stern. The surface water was gin clear. The bottom vis was over 40 Ft. Once we were tied in, the divers jumped in, in short order. On the bottom, it was like a fish market!! Lobsters and Scallops were every where to be found. The divers scurried about doing their best to max out on lobster. As with all dives, it is eventually time to head for the Deco line. One & two at a time they headed up.

Back on board, the divers were all smiles as they talked about their dive. Most of the divers had managed to catch a few Lobos for dinner. Once the divers were back on board, Tom fired up the grill & worked with Theresa, Roger, RJ., and G to cook up a great dinner. Hot dogs, burgers, & Sausage, as well as RJ.’s hot wings were a hit. The divers spread out & told tales of their dive as they allowed the crew to cater to them.

Once dinner was over, the divers started to suit up for the night dive. Within 40 Min. They were all in, searching for more, and larger lobsters. They were not to be disappointed !! The bugs were out in force. Good for us, bad for them. The second dive, while shorter, was more productive. Any one who wanted to, caught some bugs. The calm weather stayed with us all night, making for a comfortable hang. As always, all divers must return to the surface. With all the divers back on board, Theresa called the roster. We every one safe on board, the crew pulled the hook, setting us free to return to the dock. The divers snoozed as the big Cats pushed us home. We arrived at the slip a little after 11 PM with sleepy divers coming on deck. Though weary from their efforts, the divers were all smiles as they off loaded their gear. It had been another great trip, courtesy of Lake Atlantic, and the hard working crew of the John Jack.

Capt. Zero