Franklin D Roosevelt (CV 42) - Naval Cruise Book

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FDR DIVE CLUB The 1975 Mediterranean cruise has been an action packed diving adventure for the FDR Dive Club. A cruise that started with virtually no liberty calls, but in the end, offered a total of 35 dives to qualified divers. Starting at Brindisi, Italy, a few members literally jump- ed of the after brow, in their eagerness to get wet. After a quick splash at Augusta Bay, Sicily, club members made the aquaintance of Steve Goldsmith in Palma de Mallorca. Pro- prietor Bar-Mini-Golf, this Englishman prac- tically insisted we impose on his kind offer and store our equipment in the basement of his bar. From this wonderfully suited diving headquar- ters, our intrepid divers proceeded to log nu- merous dives, much to our delight. For hos- pitality and Med sub-aqua scenery, Palma re- ceives the clubs ' Divers ' Paradise award, for the cruise. Next stop in our bubbly itin- erary was Cannes, France. Members enjoyed a thoroughly delightful excursion on the Le- Plongee dive boat with a local French dive club. With appetites amply wetted, we watched the horizon for Naples, Italy. The Isle of Capri was our long planned tour of the cruise. Rent- ing the boat and talents of Master Diver, Jerry Alberino, we soaked up dives which included the fabled Blue Grotto. The splender and vari- ety of dive sites surpassed our fondest expec- tations. Enjoying many superb experiences, the FDR Dive Club planned all activities with safety foremost and an accident free record. Command support, including the use of ship ' s boats and kindly indulgence of our scuba freaks ; coupled with the friendly assistance of our Mediterranean neighbors, gave our club a season to remember, for many years to come.