The Ford Sea Horses Scuba Diving Club, established in 1957 as a member of the Ford Employees Recreation Association (FERA), is one of the most active dive clubs in Michigan. We are a non-profit corporation dedicated to the enjoyment and advancement of the sport of Scuba Diving.
In 2016, the Ford Sea Horses merged with the Ford Sea Lancers. The new “club” name is “Ford Seahorses and Sea Lancers Scuba Diving Club”. The Lancers were a sister club to the Horses and was established in 1959. The two clubs operated independently until 2016, when they combined memberships and created a common Board of Directors. The merged “Club” is also under the FERA umbrella of clubs.
As a full service dive club, we cater to the diverse needs of the diving community. We dive in a variety of locations from the cold water shipwrecks of the Great Lakes to the warm vibrant waters of the Caribbean. During the spring and summer we also schedule quarry dives to give all members the opportunity to sharpen skills.
The Ford Sea Horses & Sea Lancers Scuba Diving Club (“Club”) offers:
- - A wide range of diving experiences.
- - Opportunity to develop friendships with others in the sport.
- - Take advantage of “mentoring” by our experienced members.
- - Educational programs and advanced training.
- - Substantial savings on the cost of diving.
We travel extensively over the Great Lakes and Caribbean. Locations in the Great Lakes have included Tobermory, Isle Royale, Munising, Whitefish Bay, Mackinac, Traverse City, and Alpena. Frequent Saturday afternoon/evening charters are planned in the historically underwater rich Port Sanilac area. This allows busy divers the opportunity to shipwreck dive and still have time for their families. The “Club” is not restricted to northern waters. Our travels have included the Bahamas, Bonaire, North Carolina, Cozumel, Turks & Caicos, and the West Indies, just to mention a few locations.
The “Club” produces; The Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival, 2017 marks its 36th Anniversary. The Festival brings together film presentations from the Great Lakes region to the far reaches of the
Earth. The Technical room offers presentations from well know expects on a variety of current topics and techniques.
Our monthly meetings are the first Thursday of each month and typically include lectures and films on topics as diverse as safety and travel.
For further information about the “Club”, or to find out how to apply for membership, Contact: Tom Musselman at tmusselm@wowway.com.
Club President is Paul Guaresimo at pguares1@ford.com.