Diving in Central Kentucky??????

[Mitchell Hamm]

Im about to become a brand new diver with my dad, we are getting certified together soon and kinda confused on where we could dive because of this being a landlocked state and all. We really want to be able to frequently visit a decent quarry or lake and just get our skills up and just maybe see some fish too. Any ideas that would be semi-close to louisville for diving?

Mitch

 

[Mitchell Hamm]

I would consider Falling Rock Park, but I dont think I can get in, 16 years old, I think you need to be 18? Any other ideas?

 

[KY_BOB]

Welcome and Congrats on your up coming adventure. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Home

is the closest to you but a lot of divers drive down to

Welcome To Ky's Beautiful Blue Springs Resort

to dive.

 

[Mitchell Hamm]

Thanks for that. I've heard of both, just checking

 

[Land Locked]

Hey Mitch! Welcome to the KPP!

If I remember correctly, a C card and a gaurdian signature on your release form at FRP and your set to go.

Hope to see you out this year.

 

[Mitchell Hamm]

Thanks Chris, heard about you on different threads, itd be great to hook up with some experienced divers sometime once I get my C card (learn some stuf). Figured I would get into Scuba now as water is my favorite thing ever and Ill prolly go into something having to do with 75% of our planet in college, thanks for the update Chris. Just might see u.

Mitch

 

[Mitchell Hamm]

Also... A wetsuit is ok, right? Or should I get a drysuit for round these parts, usually water isnt bad round here...

 

[Land Locked]

Also... A wetsuit is ok, right? Or should I get a drysuit for round these parts, usually water isnt bad round here...

I dove with a 3mil wet suit last weekend at FRP. O'K' down to 25' but it gets cold fast down there! 5 mil with hood and gloves would be good if your planning on any time below 25'.

80 at the surface, 70's down to 25' and 60's below 25'. Just depends on your tolerance for cold water.....

 

[Mitchell Hamm]

Thats fine then, I dont get cold easy, ive been known for shorts in snow, its not bad. Thanks again, hope to see some of you all down there after I have time to get my cert. cant wait.

 

[Mitchell Hamm]

One last question for anyone who can answer... Any rental gear down at FRP or do I need to own my own? Just curious, money is tight in my pocket. I work all the time but as a 16 year old with a pontiac gto (350hp) insurance is like freakin on the moon. Jus curious if i gotta spend more, haha.