Are OW divers still allowed at JB?

[bamamedic]

I've been thinking about driving somewhere to dive next weekend, and it turns out that it's the same distance to drive to Marianna as it is to drive to Vortex. I know that there isn't much OW at JB, but it still might be fun to get wet somewhere different...and stare longingly at the cave entrance

Are OW divers still allowed at JB? I suppose one still needs to sign in at the sheriff's office...and get the key (or is it a gate code now?)

 

[bamamedic]

And before anyone chimes in...I do actually have the discipline to stay out of the cave....really!

 

[jviehe]

Why not just take a cavern course instead?

 

[bamamedic]

That's so on my list of things to do...I've actually got Cavern/Intro scheduled for April. My standard "get-wet" locale is closed for Christmas holidays, and I've just been pondering the idea of going diving this weekend...was just at Vortex last weekend, and thought a change of scenery would be nice...

 

[ShagMan]

I can't answer your question regarding OW divers and some of the cave divers are probably going to slap my hand for enticing you to JB, but I can tell you that there's TONS of OW stuff to do out there... here's some pics to prove it... only downside (if that's a downside) is that it's all < 15'

 

[Dark Eternal]

I would call the depth a plus - you can dive all day on an al80!

You could rent a boat from Edd and check out all areas of the Mill Pond - there are several coves that are very beautiful - Josh's pictures are a great example.

 

[bamamedic]

ShagMan, those pics are beautiful! Thanks for sharing...

It'd be kinda fun to screw around on a 15 foot dive for a change...however, the more I think about it, the more I think I might wait for my drysuit to come in. I froze my tail off at Vortex the other day!