Hey Everyone,
my name is Chris Ilias. I born and raised in Greece and in the last 4 years, I am living in New York.
I was a freediver (spearfishing) for 3 years since 2015.
In 2018 I became a certified Commercial diver from Divers Academy International in New Jersey but the job opportunities I got required to live away from my family.
I also got my PADI open water certification.
In August 2019 I got my training for Pool Inspection and Leak Detection and since then I inspect and repair swimming pools in NY, NJ,CT area.
You probably will hate me that I am using snuba gear (Hookamax 110 Volt electric operated hookah diving system), but for the swimming pools is a great tool.
I am interested in diving on lakes using a metal detector but, to be honest, I do not know where I am allowed to dive here, and what are the requirements. Everywhere I tried to free-dive in the summertime they didn't let me.
Is anyone here from New York or even better close to the orange county that knows where we are allowed to dive or is interested to dive as well in the wintertime?
One more question, are you allowed to spearfish in New York? Obviously I can google it but if you know any site that I can read more about that would be great.
Thank you in advance.
Have safe dives!
Chris Ilias
