Looking for kayak diving instruction

[divedude1962]

I'm interested in kayak diving but know next to nothing about it. I'm looking for some instruction and assistance while I figure out how to work the thing. I don't own one yet, it's an investment which I want to make after I know enough to decide what I like.
Any help?

 

[DebbyDiver]

Do you have any local kayak divers? Meet up with them and ask a bazillion questions. I joined Kayuba and learned first by just going to a dive sans kayak, and having them tell me all about their gear and how it was secured. There are a lot of instructions on kayak diving on their website that you'll find quite helpful.

I spent a few months doing lots of research, if you look you will find two threads here from earlier in the year where we discussed it a LOT, and I purchased my kayak before I ever made a kayak dive. I love my Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 Angler Edition, other people love other boats.

 

[DebbyDiver]

Oh, one other thing, have you actually just gone kayaking and enjoyed it? I had been kayaking several times a few years before I thought about kayak diving. If you haven't gone kayaking yet, go rent one at a local park a few times.

Careful...it's addicting!!!

 

[divedude1962]

I have used a kayak (once, in the distant and misty past) but on a stream and lake. I'll check out Kayuba. No, I don't know any kayak divers here.

 

[DebbyDiver]

It is a great sport! Where were you planning on doing your kayak diving? We go out of Fort Lauderdale most Saturdays very early in the morning.

 

[Aeropl]

Let me know if you find anything. I also want to start diving from a kayak. I think a great place to start is Pepper Park in Ft. Pierce. The reef and wreck are not to far from shore.

I have a Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro which is similar to this. It has a perfect spot cut out in the rear for a dive tank. If you get a Ocean Kayak I recommend getting it used because these things are pretty much indestructible.

This site seems to have some decent info.

 

[Stingray Brett]

Mrs. Debby How was Sunday?

 

[DebbyDiver]

Brett: I am not married.

It rained Sunday.

 

[dkramer]

I'm a kayak diver in the Port Charlotte area & have been diving Venice quite a bit lately. I have a Cobra Fish/Dive yak. Check out the resources that Debby mentioned. They are a good place to start. If you'd like to come down & dive Venice or Red Rocks at Boca grande, give a shout. I'll dive with ya.

 

[Stingray Brett]

Brett: I am not married.

It rained Sunday.

Sorry

That stinks