Dive Flag Awareness Event FL Statewide

[Chad Carney]

So far this is the most up to date flyer proof I have seen, but Randy Jordan and Scuba Works are coordinating the distribution of the material. And it may have already been changed.

The idea is to keep it simple and clear.

Originally I heard it was going to require we print them on our own printers, but I think they are ahead of that now.

My friend Sheri Daye and Lt Bingham of the FWC have been supplying most of the original ideas, and then a bunch of us have been adding our input. I added ideas to my website.

Any time you have a volunteer based operation it's not going to be all figured out at first.

Chad

 

[ctx120]

Beach divers this should be important , we deal with all of this every time we leave shore .Boaters being in places where they shouldn't be .Re-sort areas ski jets speeding off shore .
Ft lauderdale by the sea ,Pompano , Delray ,and soon martin county beach dives .

 

[williama]

I am up for some time in the AM Phil Foster Park. I can do 8-9 AM before a 10 AM dive.

I heard back from Randy and will assist with coordinating a group for Phil Foster Park - Blue Heron Bridge. I will be at the EAST bridge (South East corner of park by lifeguard station.)
I am picking up flyers next Wednesday from the shop.

I will be at the park at 7:20-30AM with dive flag in hand and flyers in the other. I volunteer to stand near the boat ramp from 7:30-9:30 AM. Please feel free to come and join me.

Contact me if you have any questions. wilanz@gmail.com or 561-628-1560


Phil Foster Park
900 E. Blue Heron Blvd.
Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Phil Foster Park

 

[Diveral]

The issue with boater drivers licensing anywhere is going to be a problem with both the infrastructure to get a license, and even more of an issue with enforcement.

FL has a lot of out of state boaters, and no state requires a license that I am aware of for recreational use. However the trailer, and boat must be registered, and licensed.

I think it's not a bad idea, but hardly a quick fix for sure as there are a number of issues that would need addressing.

I wish you all luck with this, and wish I could be there to volunteer. Boater awareness of divers DEFINITELY needs more public attention. Unfortunately the voices of the divers even in FL is a drop in the ocean compared to the number of boats, and recreational boaters.

Alabama requires a motor vessel license to operate a boat or jetski on public waters. To receive this license you either must pass a written test or present a certificate of completion of a US Coast Gaurd approved Boater Safety Course. The Motor Vessel license is then added onto the Alabama State Drivers License.

AL

 

[tasdiver]

I will be at the Scuba Works shop on Sunday, Jan. 25th and diving with Emerald Charters that morning. If the flyers are available I can pick them up and bring them back with me for the people that live south. I live in Deerfield / work in Pompano.

Terri

 

[Divergirl4U]

So far this is the most up to date flyer proof I have seen, but Randy Jordan and Scuba Works are coordinating the distribution of the material. And it may have already been changed.

The idea is to keep it simple and clear.

Originally I heard it was going to require we print them on our own printers, but I think they are ahead of that now.

My friend Sheri Daye and Lt Bingham of the FWC have been supplying most of the original ideas, and then a bunch of us have been adding our input. I added ideas to my website.

Any time you have a volunteer based operation it's not going to be all figured out at first.

Chad

I took this image and blew it up 125% centered it and it makes a great flyer. I am running off 200 copies I will hand out on 01/31/09.

 

[DivingPrincessE]

A Facebook cause has been created to try and get more signatures. This link might work... Causes | Dive Flag Awareness Petition-Help Protect Divers? Lives | Facebook

If not you can search Facebook Causes (if you have the application) using the phrase "Dive Flag Awareness." Please join the group and recruit your friends to try and spread the word.

 

[Divergirl4U]

I have gathered some friends and we will cover the area between Sunrise Blvd to Hillsborough Inlet. Please let us know if anyone would like to help work these 4 or 5 boat ramps.

Danwbeery
Showboat
Trimatt
Mambodave
Divergirl4u
Ctx120 (?)

 

[ctx120]

I going to do Boynton beach in the morning nobody got it covered .
Boynton Beach Boat Club Park
Boynton Beach Boat Club Park - ramps 2210 N Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
► Driving Instructions
Exit I95 east on Gateway Blvd., then US1 south. Park on east side of road.

Anybody want to join ?

 

[ctx120]

I have gathered some friends and we will cover the area between Sunrise Blvd to Hillsborough Inlet. Please let us know if anyone would like to help work these 4 or 5 boat ramps.

Danwbeery
Showboat
Trimatt
Mambodave
Divergirl4u
Ctx120 (?)

hey I want to join you guys afterwards , when I done with Boynton beach for a morning dive don't leave me out