Hello!

[pmd5700]

I just wanted to introduce myself. I live in St. Petersburg. I've been certified for almost 9 years, but I haven't really done much diving. A friend of mine is getting certified so I decided to start diving again. I think I'm going to sign up for a refresher course.

Any recommendations for good beginner/shallow dives off the coast of Pinellas?

Thanks,
Peter

 

[K Mejean]

Welcome to the board. The only local shallow dives by land are down in Bradenton. The Spanish Rocks and the Sugar Barge. They are pretty good beginner dives. I would definately do the refresher though. Don't take any chances. Better safe than dead.

 

[photo_grl]

I just wanted to introduce myself. I live in St. Petersburg. I've been certified for almost 9 years, but I haven't really done much diving. A friend of mine is getting certified so I decided to start diving again. I think I'm going to sign up for a refresher course.

Any recommendations for good beginner/shallow dives off the coast of Pinellas?

Thanks,
Peter

I would definitely take some kind of refresher course. I am down here in Sarasota, so I don't know any good shops up your way. I'm not sure about any shore dives in the St. Pete area but there are a couple of good ones on Anna Maria Island. There is the sugar barge and spanish rocks. Check out this thread for description/directions http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-conch-divers/60333-insider-information-local-diving.html

 

[johnny_bravo]

You should PM Capt. Ty here on the board - he runs a great boat out of St. Pete's and I'm sure he can do a refresher for you.

Cheers.

-J.-

 

[eandiver]

Welcome aboard and I'll second the Capt. Ty suggestion.