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  1. bobsea43

    Diving the FL Panhandle

    I expect it is getting a little late for diving the Panhandle but I am thinking of taking the RV over there next week for several days (or more) and looking for a recommendation in Panama City or in that area. I have Googled it and looked at the replies but none jumped out at me. I have my...
  2. bobsea43

    Recommendations middle keys dive operators...

    I have dove with Hall's Dive Shop and Capt Hooks and they both would meet your description. I was satisfied with them both and will return to each of them!
  3. bobsea43

    FL trip in October

    I think you have a good plan and if I still lived in Melbourne I would probably meet you there, but I don't so can't. As you will learn if you don't know diving BHB is real tide dependent. But you may be able to do it in the afternoon after doing two dives on one of the boats. I prefer Jupiter...
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    Help - Florida Keys to do Advanced Open Water in June?

    I agree with sportxlh especially in regards to Conch Republic Divers Conch Republic Divers Diving | Tavernier | Key Largo | Islamorada I also have not tried their training but I know from being around them so much they are as good at that as all the other things they do. We also stay at...
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    Dive op recommendations for Key West

    Also, Lost Reef Dive Center. I have dove with them several times and scheduled to do the Vandy Mon AM. They are a good shop.
  6. bobsea43

    Want to Dive Saturday, Jax/Mayport??

    We just moved here in Jan and I have been looking for dive opportunities without much success so I was glad to see your post and would love to join you however we are departing for the Keys in our RV tomorrow morning. Will be back about 1 May and will be interested then! I will note the info...
  7. bobsea43

    PADI instructor in Jacksonville

    I am new to the area as we just transitioned from full time RVing to part time and have bought a house in Orange Park. Have visited here over the years as our son-in-law is in Navy here. There is a dive shop on Wells Ave that I have used twice for tank fills that can probably help. It is Scuba...
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    Key West 3/13-3/20- 3mm vs front-zipper drysuit, and advice on renting 100s or 120s

    Concerning Key Largo I believe Conch Republic is your best bet. There are other good shops there undoubtedly but Conch Republic has been my preferred shop for a decade and they have never failed me. They also referred me to Lost Reef in KW. I tried Capt's Corner and was not my cup of tea...
  9. bobsea43

    keys Dive trip

    I don't disagree with any thing said above; but my favorite for many years has been the Conch Republic in Tavernier. Great folks, smooth operation, and very accommodating.
  10. bobsea43

    Moving to Melbourne area next month. Any recommendation on shops to work with?

    Hatt's Dive Shop on Front St is my preference. We lived there for many years and just recently departed. They were always very helpful and offered full service. It has been a mainstay of Melbourne businesses for 40+ years! Also check out Down Under Dive Club, they meet 2nd Wed of each month...
  11. bobsea43

    Spring Break in Jacksonville

    Well several years ago I dove with the Dive Shop in St Mary's GA right across the State Line. Great Capt, great crew but not much viz in 4 different spots we tried. Not their fault, they tried. I use to live in Melbourne within an hour+ of Jupiter. Still looks like Jupiter is the place to...
  12. bobsea43

    need Dive op and lodging for 1st time florida trip- Key West

    In KW I like Lost Reef Dive shop. Several years ago Admiral Brenda recommended them to me and I have since dove them 4 or 5 times and every time there has been at least one other person on the boat that is there because she recommended them. As far as hospitality and friendliness they are as...
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    Best Dive Operators in Key Largo

    Well I have been diving with Conch Republic for two years before Capt Gary and the Admirable took it over. They took a great operations and made it even better. One dive about 5 years ago I was privileged to see what a great operation they run! We had finished a dive on the SP and doing an SI...
  14. bobsea43

    ??Dive Club in Jacksonville FL Area??

    So DW and I have been travelling all over this great country in our RV for the last 5 years. We formerly lived in Melbourne and I mainly dived out of Jupiter. However she has determined we need to transition to part time travel and we are buying a house in Jax area, Orange Park specifically...
  15. bobsea43

    Blue Wild Ocean Expo?

    Well thanx for the heads up. We will be in the Keys that month and I may take a side trip up to that event.
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    Parking in Miami?

    You know there is a very big county marina a few miles west of FL City for launching. As mentioned you might now want to leave truck and trailer there but there are secure storage yards in FL City and you taxi service to take you back to the marina. The Marina is just south of Biscayne...
  17. bobsea43

    Best Dive Operators in Key Largo

    Tavernier is next to Key Largo and I would suggest Conch Republic is worth the few extra miles! But, the others mentioned above I know also and are good too!
  18. bobsea43

    USS Forrestal

    As a FL resident and diver I watched the whole Oriskany thing with much anticipation, as I did the Spiegel Grove! I believe the 3 years mentioned above was just the last 3 years, but I may be wrong on that detail to the loooong process which included returning it to Corpus Chrisiti once because...
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    Looking to "fill the gap" on a last minute liveaboard

    So, it looks like I may have a chance to take an unexpected dive trip in Dec or early Jan. Just started looking this PM. What is a good source for finding last minute trips looking to fill the boat. I will be in AZ and looking for something in Caribbean or out of Mexico, but might look wider...
  20. bobsea43

    Is this club active?

    I am visiting family in the Newport area until about mid-Jun 2011. I have my dive gear with me and interested in doing some diving while here. I also have my kayak with me if there are any yak diving opportunities! I will watch this site for info or PM me or e-mail me mms74 @ ournextstop.me...
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