Has any dove the "Regina" recently? Is it worth the time? I've heard about it from several people but none that dove there in more than a year. Any info would be appreciated.
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EliteBanana
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There is very little structure left of the regina, maybe 3 large pieces. To me, it's worth a tank, if you've got no other diving to do.
EliteBanana:
I agree. I have done it a couple of times just for a cheap dive. You see some life but there isn't much left to the wreck. Worth doing once but then again anything that gets you wet usually is.
NitroRoo
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It's an "ok" dive. You can stay down pretty much as long as you can breathe since it's so shallow. After swimming around it about 10 times we just kind of chilled on the bottom because there wasn't anything left to see.
A much more interesting shore dive is just north of there, Spanish Rocks, not sure if you've been there yet or not.
A much more interesting shore dive is just north of there, Spanish Rocks, not sure if you've been there yet or not.
Da Nizz
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wheres spanish rocks and whats it like?
NitroRoo
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Spanish Rocks is about 2 miles north of the Sugar Barge, about 75-100 yards offshore. There are 2 rock/reef lines that run parallel to shore out there. When vis is good it can be a really nice little dive. I dove there 2 or 3 weeks ago and it was beautiful. Saw lots of sheepshead, hogfish, angelfish, and a ton of pinfish. The coral isn't anything like the great barrier reef, but it's still better than nothing 
To actually find the site can be kind of tricky if you've never been there before, it's kind of an obscure beach access parking area. Last time I was there there were actually a couple of buoys marking the reef which weren't there before.
To actually find the site can be kind of tricky if you've never been there before, it's kind of an obscure beach access parking area. Last time I was there there were actually a couple of buoys marking the reef which weren't there before.
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a map, directions, or GPS numbers to "Spanish Rocks" would be greatly appreciated. I have heard other divers mention "Spanish Rocks", but didn't get any directions.
NitroRoo
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Hey... sorry it took me a while to get back to the thread. I've attempted to create a map showing where to go, hopefully it works:
Map.
I've been there many times and know it when I see it, it might be kinda hard to find on your own. I'm pretty sure I placed the marker in the right spot (or at least VERY close).
Directions from Ned DeLoach's book:
"Location: 1.7 miles north of Seatrek Divers. Take Gulf Drive north to the first traffic light. Bear left staying on Gulf Drive; the street curves right. Just past the curve you will see a beach access sign on the left. This marks the entrance to the dive site. Walk to the beach and go left (south) past 6 houses. The ledges are straight offshore...The first ledge is approximately 75 yards from the shoreline; the second ledge is 125 yards off shore."
I definitely recomend this book, btw, lots of good info on dive spots around the state.
PS, let me know if you need a dive buddy
Map.
I've been there many times and know it when I see it, it might be kinda hard to find on your own. I'm pretty sure I placed the marker in the right spot (or at least VERY close).
Directions from Ned DeLoach's book:
"Location: 1.7 miles north of Seatrek Divers. Take Gulf Drive north to the first traffic light. Bear left staying on Gulf Drive; the street curves right. Just past the curve you will see a beach access sign on the left. This marks the entrance to the dive site. Walk to the beach and go left (south) past 6 houses. The ledges are straight offshore...The first ledge is approximately 75 yards from the shoreline; the second ledge is 125 yards off shore."
I definitely recomend this book, btw, lots of good info on dive spots around the state.
PS, let me know if you need a dive buddy
OP
Great directions, I think I can find it, when I'm ready to go there, I'll PM you and we can hook-up. Where can I find a copy of the book?
Oceandvr
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NitroRoo:Spanish Rocks is about 2 miles north of the Sugar Barge, about 75-100 yards offshore. There are 2 rock/reef lines that run parallel to shore out there. When vis is good it can be a really nice little dive. I dove there 2 or 3 weeks ago and it was beautiful. Saw lots of sheepshead, hogfish, angelfish, and a ton of pinfish. The coral isn't anything like the great barrier reef, but it's still better than nothing
To actually find the site can be kind of tricky if you've never been there before, it's kind of an obscure beach access parking area. Last time I was there there were actually a couple of buoys marking the reef which weren't there before.
How large is the rock/reef area? Depth? Sounds like a dive worth making at least once, if not a few times.
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