CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us!

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 10th January 2007, 21:33

There are more and more of us CCR divers in South Florida. Why not take advantage of our numbers?

We want long bottom times and other conveniences that CCR divers prefer. How about taking up a whole boat so that we can run trips the way that we want to run them? We can probably get discounts on boat fares by purchasing the whole boat together for an outing. There are lots of advantages, not to mention how much fun we can have, by joining together.

Announcing the formation of S.C.R.U.B.: South Coast Rebreather Underwater Bounders (name open to discussion and debate

). Our Club Mission is simple: Let's dive and have fun!

We can do any kind of dives from recreational to deep technical dives on CCRs as a group. That way, there will always be enough of us to fill the boat, and we can bring in new divers as more of us make the jump to CCR.

Last weekend, VidoDvr and I had a blast diving together off of Pompano Beach. How about a group of us starting some "get to know each other" dives, and then we can start working on some more adventurous profiles and outings?

Anybody interested? Let's plan a dive for this Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

PacketSniffer · 10th January 2007, 22:06

I sure wish I was located down there with you all. I'm sure to make some guest appearances from time to time though.

**Padipro** · 10th January 2007, 23:18

I'll be joining you soon. Meg has been ordered and it should be here in the next couple of weeks.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 11th January 2007, 00:35

So far, it is looking like we will make our first dive on Sunday afternoon inasmuch as Saturday looks like it will be on the windy side.

SATURDAY
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS CHOPPY IN EXPOSED AREAS. SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT
SHOWERS.

SATURDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS CHOPPY IN EXPOSED AREAS. SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT
SHOWERS.

SUNDAY
EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. INTRACOASTAL
WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS.

webhead · 11th January 2007, 02:03

I like the idea. Any issues w/ someone from farther up the coast? I don't get to Miami that often but 3 or 4 times a year might be worth it..... Or if you guys want to dive West Palm, that's a shorter drive for me and hopefully some others from the Treasure coast.

debersole · 11th January 2007, 02:50

I think it's a great idea. Unfortunately, I can't make it this weekend as I'll be headed to Dominica with Alan Lewis and Jeff Bozanic for a dive medicine meeting. In the future, though, I'd be up for Miami, Pompano, West Palm, whatever.

Doug

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 11th January 2007, 13:23

I was thinking of making most of the dives bewteen Riviera Beach (which is just north of Palm Beach) and the Keys since that is within about two hours of where I live. We can also set up trips to cave country and the like, and anywhere the group wants to go. The idea is to be inclusive. So, anyone in the area or even just visiting is welcome.

No rules, just dives.

So far, for this coming Sunday afternoon, VidoDvr and I are on the trip. We plan on some mellow diving, and we are going to practice some drills as we get to know one another's diving habits.

Hopefully, we can put together a larger and larger group over time, sharing and learning from one another, and we can tackle some adventurous dives together as teams once everybody is in synch.

**vidodivr** · 11th January 2007, 14:35

Very Exciting times for sure, had a great time.

We also plan on putting together a spreadsheet with boat lists and a list of shops that have boosters and what pressures you can kinda expect if not, as well as sorb, tank rentals and such. (I got 2500psi at American Scuba Divers for example)
DRE is the most Rebreather friendly shop down here, but if you're in west palm..or the keys...it's a trek

So we welcome any suggestions of shop/boat experience you have down the coast to help compile this list that will be available here of course for locals and visitors to enjoy.

We will also be soliciting for more boats and shops to be rebreather friendly in SoFL.

webhead · 12th January 2007, 03:41

I really like that idea of a spreadsheet with shops that have supplies (helium, HP O2, sorb, etc.) and the dive boats that allow RBs.

I'm not sure about Melbourne but for the Treasure coast (Sebastian to Ft Pierce), I'm 80% sure none of the shops stock sorb. One shop in Vero use to have Helium but I don't think they keep bottles in stock anymore and their O2 Haskel broke. So basically they use to support Rebreather divers like me (Drager sorb, He and HP O2) but no anymore.

The only one stop shop I can think of is FillExpress.

***schford*** · 12th January 2007, 09:31

If this kicks off and proves popular - I am happy to give you guys your own sub forum for organising boats, dives , trips, contact details etc etc

10th January 2007, 21:33	#1 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,896	CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us! There are more and more of us CCR divers in South Florida. Why not take advantage of our numbers? We want long bottom times and other conveniences that CCR divers prefer. How about taking up a whole boat so that we can run trips the way that we want to run them? We can probably get discounts on boat fares by purchasing the whole boat together for an outing. There are lots of advantages, not to mention how much fun we can have, by joining together. Announcing the formation of S.C.R.U.B.: South Coast Rebreather Underwater Bounders (name open to discussion and debate ). Our Club Mission is simple: Let's dive and have fun! We can do any kind of dives from recreational to deep technical dives on CCRs as a group. That way, there will always be enough of us to fill the boat, and we can bring in new divers as more of us make the jump to CCR. Last weekend, VidoDvr and I had a blast diving together off of Pompano Beach. How about a group of us starting some "get to know each other" dives, and then we can start working on some more adventurous profiles and outings? Anybody interested? Let's plan a dive for this Saturday or Sunday afternoon. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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10th January 2007, 22:06	#2 (permalink)
PacketSniffer ~~~~~ #417 ~~~~~ Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 411	Re: CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us! I sure wish I was located down there with you all. I'm sure to make some guest appearances from time to time though. __________________ Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory or defeat.
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10th January 2007, 23:18	#3 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 200	Re: CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us! I'll be joining you soon. Meg has been ordered and it should be here in the next couple of weeks. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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11th January 2007, 00:35	#4 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,896	Re: CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us! So far, it is looking like we will make our first dive on Sunday afternoon inasmuch as Saturday looks like it will be on the windy side. SATURDAY EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS CHOPPY IN EXPOSED AREAS. SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS. SATURDAY NIGHT EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS CHOPPY IN EXPOSED AREAS. SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS. SUNDAY EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF LIGHT SHOWERS. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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11th January 2007, 02:03	#5 (permalink)
webhead Earning the green stuff.. Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East central Florida Posts: 283	Re: CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us! I like the idea. Any issues w/ someone from farther up the coast? I don't get to Miami that often but 3 or 4 times a year might be worth it..... Or if you guys want to dive West Palm, that's a shorter drive for me and hopefully some others from the Treasure coast. __________________ "These are not the droids you are looking for.... move along" - Obi-Wan Kenobi
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11th January 2007, 02:50	#6 (permalink)
debersole Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 189	Re: CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us! I think it's a great idea. Unfortunately, I can't make it this weekend as I'll be headed to Dominica with Alan Lewis and Jeff Bozanic for a dive medicine meeting. In the future, though, I'd be up for Miami, Pompano, West Palm, whatever. Doug __________________ www.debersole.com
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11th January 2007, 13:23	#7 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,896	Re: CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us! I was thinking of making most of the dives bewteen Riviera Beach (which is just north of Palm Beach) and the Keys since that is within about two hours of where I live. We can also set up trips to cave country and the like, and anywhere the group wants to go. The idea is to be inclusive. So, anyone in the area or even just visiting is welcome. No rules, just dives. So far, for this coming Sunday afternoon, VidoDvr and I are on the trip. We plan on some mellow diving, and we are going to practice some drills as we get to know one another's diving habits. Hopefully, we can put together a larger and larger group over time, sharing and learning from one another, and we can tackle some adventurous dives together as teams once everybody is in synch. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com Last edited by ScubaDadMiami : 11th January 2007 at 13:25.
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11th January 2007, 14:35	#8 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 471	Re: CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us! Very Exciting times for sure, had a great time. We also plan on putting together a spreadsheet with boat lists and a list of shops that have boosters and what pressures you can kinda expect if not, as well as sorb, tank rentals and such. (I got 2500psi at American Scuba Divers for example) DRE is the most Rebreather friendly shop down here, but if you're in west palm..or the keys...it's a trek So we welcome any suggestions of shop/boat experience you have down the coast to help compile this list that will be available here of course for locals and visitors to enjoy. We will also be soliciting for more boats and shops to be rebreather friendly in SoFL. __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde CK #087 Narked@90 frame URM
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12th January 2007, 03:41	#9 (permalink)
webhead Earning the green stuff.. Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East central Florida Posts: 283	Re: CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us! I really like that idea of a spreadsheet with shops that have supplies (helium, HP O2, sorb, etc.) and the dive boats that allow RBs. I'm not sure about Melbourne but for the Treasure coast (Sebastian to Ft Pierce), I'm 80% sure none of the shops stock sorb. One shop in Vero use to have Helium but I don't think they keep bottles in stock anymore and their O2 Haskel broke. So basically they use to support Rebreather divers like me (Drager sorb, He and HP O2) but no anymore. The only one stop shop I can think of is FillExpress. __________________ "These are not the droids you are looking for.... move along" - Obi-Wan Kenobi
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12th January 2007, 09:31	#10 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,661	Re: CCR Club: Florida S.C.R.U.B.: Join Us! If this kicks off and proves popular - I am happy to give you guys your own sub forum for organising boats, dives , trips, contact details etc etc __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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