cardzard
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They have changed their rules for groups.
You can read about them on their website.
You can read about them on their website.
ScubaBoard Fallfest MegaDive 2019
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The Chairman
Chairman of the Board
One seldom admits to greed. I went to a memorial today for Rich Courtney and they charged us to get in. Sure, they gave us a %10 discount and the use of a pavilion, but really, to profit off of someone's death is unconscionable. Especially so when he was probably responsible for over a 1,000 admissions to the park. When I go, if anyone decides to have a memorial, please, please, please don't do it at Ginnie. Peacock, Troy, or even my acreage would be acceptable.Just not Ginnie.
ScubaBoarders pay at least $50/day or $100/weekend to camp and dive. Historically, we bring in anywhere from 70 to over double that. So at 100 divers, that comes to $10,000 income for the weekend where ScubaBoard makes absolutely nothing, nada and squat. They want us to enforce their rules and we're not a dive shop. In addition, due to their draconian rules, we can no longer bring in manufacturers unless that gear is being sold by Ginnie Springs. So, I guess we vote with our fins. While I love to dive Ginnie, I did not renew my annual pass this year either. They obviously don't care about us as a community, so I support this decision to take our money elsewhere. No, I'm not bitter and I doubt this will impact them in the least, except the $20,000.00+ in lost yearly revenue, but I won't support or promote those that won't support our community.
My husband and I attended the fall mega fest for the first time and had a very negative experience with Ginnie Springs. The springs were beautiful, but to make a long story short, their stringent and nonsensical policies ruined our trip.
I don’t know if it’s big enough to accommodate everyone, but the owner of Vortex Springs is great. Their policies are reasonable and they give great customer service. We were very impressed.
I don’t know if it’s big enough to accommodate everyone, but the owner of Vortex Springs is great. Their policies are reasonable and they give great customer service. We were very impressed.
The Chairman
Chairman of the Board
The Vortex Spring may be a bit small for 70+ SB'ers. Too bad about Ginnie, I was going to go for Fallfest, but my daughter was 11 and they restrict diving to 12 and older, and she would have been pretty bummed to not be allowed to dive. We went over to Vortex and Morrison for that weekend. I was planning to go to the Fallfest next time. I guess I'll wait and see where it is now.. That is pretty low to profit off the loss of a guy who has brought that much business to them.
SandyRobinson
Contributor
Heck, there still may be chili that could be served at your place! Great seeing you yesterday - appreciate your help!
For MegaDive, Venice Beach sounds interesting, Wonder if BHB, LBTS or Blue grotto are possibilities.
The Chairman
Chairman of the Board
Sandy, I have seven 2-quart bags I filled in the freezer and a bowl of chili every day for a week or two. Man, that was awesome chili! Er, is.
BHB would be hard to find camping close enough and man, it's crowded on the weekends.
What is LBTS?
SandyRobinson
Contributor
Lauderdale by the Sea (and surrounding beaches) but probably the same issues as BHB.
The Chairman
Chairman of the Board
Yeah, parking can be atrocious on a weekday, much less a weekend. There are campgrounds near Venice, Fl and some might be on the Peace river where you can also go fossiling.
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