Any NY (Long Island) Divers OUt There?

[7ftDiver]

Ok, so i have been looking and searching as to what the actualy regulations of diving on long island. I have found almost nothing. I know of spots that people go to dive but i was wondering how i would know if i can legally dive from a beach or not. Do regulations even exist? Or is there just a rule of thumb that is followed?

 

[SteveFass]

If it is legal to jump in the water wherever you want with a bathing suit, do you think the rules may be different if wearing a tank on your back? It wouldn't even occur to me.

 

[WellBelowH2O]

If it is legal to jump in the water wherever you want with a bathing suit, do you think the rules may be different if wearing a tank on your back? It wouldn't even occur to me.

I would think there might be some different rules. As an example, a lifeguard responsible for those on the beach obviously can't watch a diver, and will have significantly more problems rescuing a fully equipped diver if the need arises. The beach may just not allow that type of activity. Don't know though.

 

[DEEPLOU]

Ok, so i have been looking and searching as to what the actualy regulations of diving on long island. I have found almost nothing. I know of spots that people go to dive but i was wondering how i would know if i can legally dive from a beach or not. Do regulations even exist? Or is there just a rule of thumb that is followed?

It will vary town to town. but be sure to have your dive flag. Generally if it is a beach where people go swimming, diving is a no no. But then most of the sites are not "swiming beaches"

Why not stop down at "TheDiveClub", http://thediveclub.com

They meet first Tues of month in Bayshore @8 pm (this coming tues) at Molly Malone's

Also check out Wreck Valley forum in this board.

 

[H2Andy]

yeah, it will depend on the local (municipal or county) rules. down here
in florida, if it's a public beach, you can dive off there. not sure what the
rules are up in NY

also, good idea about checking any laws about carrying a dive flag. i would
carry it anyway, it never hurts.

a good source of information would be local dive clubs. they'll know the score.

here's another club after a quick search:


http://www.lidaonline.com/

 

[DEEPLOU]

LIDA is not a club. It is an association that aims to promote diving on Long Island and keep access to dive sites open to divers.
LIDA can help you, you can help LIDA.

Stop down to a meeting, sign up as a member (supporter). LIDA meets third Wed of the month at the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame in Patchogue.
Check the site for directions and further info.

 

[CaptSaaz]

Also look for the book Long Island Shore Diver by Capt Dan Berg. He writes on over 50 different beach dive sites from Queens to Montauk. I know some of the dive shops carry it.. don't know if it is available online.