View Single Post
Old 2nd April 2008, 22:10   #2 (permalink)
sfldiver
S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer
 
sfldiver's Avatar

Current Rebreather/s:
Optima

Other Rebreather/s:
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Pompano Beach, FL
Posts: 819
sfldiver is a name known to all sfldiver is a name known to all sfldiver is a name known to all sfldiver is a name known to all sfldiver is a name known to all sfldiver is a name known to all sfldiver is a name known to all sfldiver is a name known to all sfldiver is a name known to all sfldiver is a name known to all sfldiver is a name known to all
Re: possible florida trip

There are certainly some "fine wrecks" to dive in the Sunshine State - Good choice!

I'm sure you will receive lots of feedback and varying opinions as to which wrecks to dive and what operators to utilize, so you shouldn't have a problem finding suggestions.

Howard (scubadadmiami), the Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s fearless leader, had created a list of dive boats in the South Florida area. This should be a good starting point for you. The list is not comprehensive, as it is work in progress, but it should be a big help to you.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/flori...dive-boat.html

As far as suggested wrecks to dive in the 200' to 300' depth range, there are a few fine choices. Finding a suitable dive boat to tackle each wreck is not always the easiest task in the world, but it is certainly doable, especially if you give us Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s adequate lead time to make plans to join you, because the more divers you have onboard, the easier it usually is to coordinate a boat, for the most part. There are a few smaller 6-pack dive boats that are well suited for the deeper dives, so that is always an option.

Personally, I am pretty familiar with a fair amount of the wrecks in the South Florida area, especially from the Pompano Beach area down to the Keys, so I'd be happy to give you my opinion of a few wrecks I've personally dove and suggest you put on your todo list. Keep in mind there are many more, but I'm sure the masses will point those out to you. Here's a few:

In Key West:

- Wilkes Barre (approx. 220-240')
- Kendricks (approx. 300')

In Key Largo:

- Northern Lights (approx. 190')

In Miami:

- Sir Scott (approx. 230') - South of Miami

In Miami Beach:

- Cruz Del Sur (250')
- Lotus (235')

In Pompano Beach:

- Hydro Atlantic (175')
- Lowrance (210')
- Ronald B. Johnson (260')

Here's a link to the Association of Underwater Explorers (Florida Shipwrecks), there you will find pictures and information on manywrecks in Florida.

For more detailed advice regarding dive shops that might help you out with planning the details of your trip, Silent World in Key Largo is tech friendly (DIVE KEY LARGO AND PENNEKAMP WITH SILENT WORLD DIVE CENTER, FLORIDA - SCUBA Diving, snorkeling, PADI diver training). In Pompano/Ft. Lauderdale, definitely contact Fill Express (Fill Express -- Nitrox & Technical Diving Specialist Serving Greater Fort Lauderdale), as they are the best in town and can help you with all your rebreather and tech needs!

That ought to get you started for now. Definitely keep us posted of your plans, because I'm sure there are many in the area that would love to join you, if feasible!

Good luck!
__________________
Currently piloting & shooting...
Dive Rite O2ptima FX
*Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.
Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera
*Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
(Offline)
 
Reply With Quote