diving wrecks in Florida

[smkscrn]

I have made many dives in Florida, but it seems like Hydrospace and some of the other companys always go to the same locations!!

Does anyone know of any off sites that tourist divers or divers that are getting certified do not go to?

Are there any books anyone would recommend for dive spots around Panama City, Destin, or Pensacola areas?

Heelathanks

 

[scubanole]

Get Ned DeLoach's "Guide to Underwater Florida". It has dive sites all around the state. Both salt and fresh.

 

[100days-a-year]

Heres a list for starters .Waterproof Charts,TopSpot charts ,Laney Rineharts books&guides,NOAAs AWOIS site,Local fishing clubs.I have over the years accumulated a lot of #s from various sources.The ones that are published somewhere are easy enough to find.The maps mentioned above list most of known areas&wrecks in the area.Good luck...

 

[JamesK]

When you talk to the LDS's and Charter companies around there, ask them if they could do some of the less known sites. If you have a larger group, some operators will basically let you pick what you want to dive.

The only outfit I have dove with in Destin is ScubaTech. They are a great bunch.

 

[The Chairman]

from this board or another, I just can't remember. If you want it just Email me at pjm@NetDr.cc as it is too large to post here. I do plan on hitting them all, and I will try and find the GPS coordinates for you as well!

BTW, my favorite wreck is the Princess Anne off of West Palm Beach. The Rampage is a great charter out of there too!!!

 

[The Chairman]

Artificial reef system, many of which are wrecks!

http://www.floridaconservation.org/marine/ar/ARind.htm

 

[aowdiver]

Try http://www.reeftours.com/ Capt Mac is great and can take you to some great dives.