Lovely to be here. I'm a Marine Science major, Ocean lifeguard, swimmer, and water polo player so I feel rather at home here. I have my Padi Advanced Open Water cert and am thinking of starting the process for rescue diver and eventually dive master. I live in Maryland but have the convenience of a family member's place in Islamorada so most (all) of my diving is done there. Any advice on getting my next certs/dive spots in the Mid-atlantic/Chesapeake area, or just saying hi would be welcomed! Thanks and have a great day.
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Mouth Breather
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That indeed is a nice hookup! Got to love keys diving. Welcome!
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Welcome. You have a lot of water experience and after a bunch more dives (how many?), sounds like you will do fine with Rescue and DM courses. I would assume any diving in or around Chesapeake Bay would probably suck unless you're close to the mouth (if it's anything like Delaware & Chincoteague Bays). My brother actually lives in Chesapeake, VA (Norfolk area) and says the only really good diving is a 2+ hour boat ride in the ocean. But others may be more informative.
drrich2
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Long as you're hitting the Keys, venture up and try Jupiter diving; if a big road trip isn't too much, maybe drop down to try North Carolina diving. Each is a distinctly different kind of diving than you see in the Keys.
Richard.
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And if in Jupiter, Blue Heron Bridge, of course. If you are looking for someone to train with, one of the best instructors I know is at Jupiter Dive Center. Did self reliant with him (though down in Largo and he doesn't need much of an excuse to go south). LMK if you need someone to help you with your training. I also know a really good instructor in Islamorada.
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Hi everyone, my name is Robert.
drrich2
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Hi, Robert. So you're from Georgia? Where do you like to dive?
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