New girl here

[tcoop148]

I guess I'm not really a girl anymore. I have to keep reminding myself I'm in my 40s now..44 to be exact and while I'm not a scuba diver YET, it's something I long for and hope to be doing soon! I was inspired by my uncle who has gone on these amazing dives all over the world, like the galapagos Islands. Who gets to go on trips like that?! Im in awe. I live in Florida near st pete beach and I'm just searching for a community of water lovers like me. I may not have the experience in diving but I feel called to the ocean as well. Hope everyone is having a beautiful day!

 

[Rilelen]

Hey there, if you’re on Facebook, the “Scuba Girls of Florida” group is very active, and a great place to find buddies and community.

 

[chillyinCanada]

Welcome to Scubaboard! We look forward to reading more about your diving experiences as you become trained.

 

[rmorgan]

My partner’s SCUBA instructor was a woman who started diving in her 40s, fell in love with it, became an instructor and traveled to great places as a tour wrangler and DM with the shop where she first trained. There’s a literal world of opportunity—and you’re in a good place to get started without a lot of travel.

 

[The Chairman]

See how the other 2/3s of the world lives: Go Scuba Dive.

 

[Karloss]

My wife and I were in our 40s when we got certified and now have over 600 dives logged. It's never too late.

 

[lkey6587]

Hi! I’m also in FL in Pinellas as well (Clearwater). As many have already said, it’s never too late. And as you said … the places you could go!! I often joke with my wife, we are definitely the coolest people that our friends know
It’s just such an incredibly experience getting a chance to see a completely different world … all over the world!

 

[Dapper Dan]

I guess I'm not really a girl anymore. I have to keep reminding myself I'm in my 40s now..44 to be exact and while I'm not a scuba diver YET, it's something I long for and hope to be doing soon! I was inspired by my uncle who has gone on these amazing dives all over the world, like the galapagos Islands. Who gets to go on trips like that?! Im in awe. I live in Florida near st pete beach and I'm just searching for a community of water lovers like me. I may not have the experience in diving but I feel called to the ocean as well. Hope everyone is having a beautiful day!

Don't worry about age. I was certified in '90. When I turned 45 I got depressed and decided I was "too old" and gave away all my scuba gear. I gave it up for 2 years, then went and bought all new gear again and started diving again. I'm 55 now.

Health is what matters in scuba, not age.

~Dan

 

[NothingClever]

@tcoop148

Welcome aboard!

Commit to training (not just the certification) and you have DECADES of great diving in front of you.

@Scraps is a great instructor and he’s local to you. He can get you comfortable and confident with planning, underwater skills and an enhanced sense of awareness.

Comfort = knowing what the right thing to do is.

Confident = consistently doing the right thing.

Good luck and keep us posted on your journey!

 

[wlecyt40]

Welcome to our lovely little corner of paradise!!! My wife and I got certified in our 50's (I was originally certified in 1985 but stopped diving for a few years.). Enjoy the underwater world. You're in Florida so you're really close to some great diving.