Diving in NY

[matteo.campi]

Ciao,
it' the first time that I post on this scuba forum. I'm an Italian divers, I come from Venice (Italy). I logged more than 450 dives, some of them are technical. I've been a Dive Control speclist SSI since 2000, and a trimix Diver TSA since 2002, insuranced with DAN.
Next month I'll be in Manhattan, and I' d like to dive somewhere. I'll carry my own scuba equipmente (exept BC, weigts and tank). I saw on the net that there are lots of diving sites near manhattan (long Island first, has lot of shore diving).
Colud anyone give me any information about diving centers I can turn to / rely on, shops, diving groups, etc... and their adresses. iId really like to dive in NY.
Tahnk you and clear waters.

Matteo Campi

 

[weekender]

http://www.njscuba.net/ is a good website which list dive shops, boats and wrecks. I'd start there

 

[SteveFass]

Check this out. It lists sites, clubs, shops...

http://www.lidaonline.com/main.htm

For NYC boat diving, this boat is pretty popular, and there are others. You can even get there by subway (and a short walk). It leaves from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.

http://www.jeanne-ii.com/

Welcome to New York. I hope you get some nice dives.

 

[Spratman]

Welcome Matteo!

I met this group at a dive trade show and people I know have dove with them. They are on Staten Island. The boat is the John Jack and do all the local wrecks. Check them out.

http://www.captainzero.com/home.html

Also, the Sea Turtle is further out on Long Island but another sought after boat. Capt Chuck is a great guy and his crew is great as well.

I hope you enjoy NYC and especially the diving.

 

[weekender]

Matteo, let us know when you are in town and perhaps some of us can take you out for a beer. I have a buddy who is an Italian working in NY and also a diver. Just in case you'd want to speak your native language with someone.

 

[matteo.campi]

Thank you for your reply.

matteo