Greater Tampa Area IX started 12/28/06

[dldiver]

Here's directions from Orlando off of the Plantation website:
http://www.crystalriverdivers.com/location_map.html

From Orlando - approximately 95 miles

• Florida Turnpike North to I-75
• I-75 North to Exit 66 Wildwood
• West on SR 44 to Crystal River
• South on US 19 to 2nd traffic light West Ft. Island Trail,
• Turn right go .8 mile, located on the right side.

 

[LiteHedded]

hmmm i've never been there before
where would we meet up?
is it like a state park?
what does it cost etc.

 

[Surelyshirly]

Are we definately going to Crystal River? That is about 2 1/2 hrs for me, so any info so I am prepared appreciated.

2 tanks?
More?
Fills?
Pack a lunch?
All day?

 

[Scuba-Jay]

Are we definately going to Crystal River? That is about 2 1/2 hrs for me, so any info so I am prepared appreciated.

2 tanks?
More?
Fills?
Pack a lunch?
All day?

Yeah i think unless anyone else has a better idea that Crystal River is our destination. I think pack lunch would be fun (we can do it picnic style). Im going to get there nice and early b/c I have a bunch of new gear and I need to get it squared away so I can get on and enjoy the dives. Im going to bring 2 tanks, and im sure there is a fill station sonewhere although ill check on the site. Crystal Lodge Dive Center should (I would think) do fills. Ill call them now and post in a little while!

 

[Missdirected]

Yeah i think unless anyone else has a better idea that Crystal River is our destination. I think pack lunch would be fun (we can do it picnic style). Im going to get there nice and early b/c I have a bunch of new gear and I need to get it squared away so I can get on and enjoy the dives. Im going to bring 2 tanks, and im sure there is a fill station sonewhere although ill check on the site. Crystal Lodge Dive Center should (I would think) do fills. Ill call them now and post in a little while!

Don't forget to post address, so's people can mapquest, and official meeting time

 

[LiteHedded]

how much will it cost? ie how much cash do I need to bring?
so I should bring two tanks?
can somebody shoot me a pm with a cell phone number so I can get ahold of someone when I'm on the way?

 

[JGates]

Crystal River Sounds Great.
They do rent tanks and fill tanks @ The Plantation Inn Dive Shop.
The website URL with directions is: http://www.crystalriverdivers.com/location_map.html
With the number of people we have coming we might be better off renting one pontoon boat and splitting the cost between all of us. It would also be more comfortable to get in and out of the water from.
If every one wants to start in the morning I can catch up with you when I get there, if not I should be there between 12:30 and 1:00.
My cell phone # is 937-371-3081 and I will have it with me, feel free to call me if any changes come up.
Look forward to meeting everyone tomorow (got down to 17 degrees last night here),
Jeff Gates

 

[Scuba-Jay]

Thanks for that info Jeff. My cell is 727 417 9818. I am going to get an early start tomorrow so will probably be the first one there (around 7am). I may not bring tanks bur rather rent them from the shop. Good stuff lets do this and have some fun!!!!!

Jordan

 

[Scuba-Jay]

Litehedded Im not sure what the costs are. Jeff seems to know it well. I think he is right if we split a john boat that will work.

 

[Scott5644]

I'll be there by 8:00am. LiteHeadded is coming from Orlando, so that should be a good time for him. I'm heading out for the Lightning game, so I'll check here when I get home.

Scott 781-608-5341