Hi, This is my first posting! I am needing some advise about diving in the springs in Florida. I have read alot and have some ideas but first hand experience really would help me make up my mind. I am thinking of going after Christmas with a buddy who has some experience but not in Springs. We are also going to campout so some advice on which campgrounds would be a big help. I hope I am doing this right.
new diver going to Florida after Christmas
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Vortex Spring is the shiznit. That's where I did my cert. dives, and the accomodations are cheap, the young lady running the dive shop is a babe, (always an added bonus) and the water is crystal clear. 
Here's a link: http://underwaterflorida.homestead.com/vortex.html
Here's a link: http://underwaterflorida.homestead.com/vortex.html
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:wavey: Welcome to the
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If you want a true "Florida" dive experience you got to check out Weeki Wachee Springs.
This is a first magnatude spring that has over 200 million gallons of flow per day. The water is crystal clear with a constant 74.2 degrees.
This is the place where they have been doing mermaid shows for over 50 years!
At the time you are planning your trip, there are usually Manatees in the basin--which is really cool to see!
There is a dive shop .5 miles down the road and camping nearby.
Check out www.diveweeki.com for more info
This is a first magnatude spring that has over 200 million gallons of flow per day. The water is crystal clear with a constant 74.2 degrees.
This is the place where they have been doing mermaid shows for over 50 years!
At the time you are planning your trip, there are usually Manatees in the basin--which is really cool to see!
There is a dive shop .5 miles down the road and camping nearby.
Check out www.diveweeki.com for more info
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Hey Rickshaw,
Welcome to the boards and have a great time diving the springs!
John
Welcome to the boards and have a great time diving the springs!
John
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