Hunting Shipwrecks Workshop

The workshop is part of the annual Boston Sea Rovers conference, taking place from 4th to 6th March 2011, the longest-running dive show in the US. This is Black Laser Learning's 2nd year giving this presentation. The workshop will start with sonar/magnetometer basics, then move through professional techniques.

Topics covered will include search planning, search patterns, echo sounders, sonar, magnetometers, metal detectors, and underwater tracking and target identification. Rich, visual imagery will also be part of the format.

In addition to explaining what the various instruments can do, Capone will instruct how best to use them, including towing techniques and positioning as well as how to coordinate with professionals to conduct effective search operations for shipwrecks and sunken aircraft.

Additionally, he will explain how he located the World War II German submarine U-215 for the Sea Hunters on George's Bank. Tips for using the Hummingbird Sonar will also be covered, and the presentation will finish with information on how to return to a target once it has been located.

Black Laser has become the worldwide leader in sonar training programmes because of Capone's rich and varied background. He has over 30 years experience as a diver, marine scientist, teacher, and sailor as well as being an expert in marine technology. His presentations are multi-layered, comprehensive, and topical.

The Hunting Shipwrecks seminar takes place Saturday, 5th March 2011 from 1 to 4 PM at the Sea Rovers conference being held at the Crowne Plaza, Boston North Shore, located in Danvers, MA. Cost is USD30. Included in the tuition is a copy of Black Laser Learning®'s sonar and magnetometer training DVD.