Sanibel/Cape Coral July 10-17

[TheVinstigator]

Going on vacation to the area july 10 to july 17, renting a house with a boat. Anyone know of any close dives we can do to acclimate ourselves to the area? I have been talking to Scuba dragons in cape coral and will do a couple dives with them, anyone have any experience with them? Thanks Vinny

 

[Wristshot]

Vinstigator,

I have no info, but I would like to hear about how it was when you get done. The one time I was in Sanibel / Captiva the water was real "milky" and I thought that diving there would be less than stellar. I would be interested in hearing what you find out.

So please share afterwards!

Wristshot

 

[CBulla]

OK.. now, here's the trick for our area. You have to get off shore. IF your close, your not just a boat target but its shallow and usually poor vis.

Here is a list of artificial reefs and locations:
http://www.lee-county.com/naturalresources/artreef.htm

Another thing to do would be to make friends with a local and find out where the ledges are.

 

[Wristshot]

So CBULLA, the next time we head to Captiva to go fishing, we should look you up to guide us on some gulf coast diving?

I confess that I have no idea how far away Ft Myers is. Now I need to look at a map!
--- 3 minutes later ---
Oh geeze, you are right there! Very cool. Tell us more about the diving there! Our friends in Boca Raton have some property they bought just barely north of the area, but I am not sure exactly where.

I looked at your link, and it looks like the most interesting sites are also the farthest out.

Wristshot

 

[TheVinstigator]

Cbulla you doing any thing the week of July 10-17 or know anyone who would like to dive, we have a 22 foot boat waiting for us. Bringing a GPS with me, I have read that its worthwhile to drive to FT Lauderdale to dive, how far is that?

 

[CBulla]

Well, I work during the day, but I'm always game for after work and weekend activities.

Lauderdale has a LOT of shore diving. Check conditions before you go, but the drive is worth it.

Venice Beach is also up the road and a good easy shore dive for fossil shark teeth hunting!

 

[TheVinstigator]

cbulla, I`ll give you my cell phone number, when you can fit us into your schedule we`lldo some diving together. It will be my brother, myself , and you unless you would like to invite some others, we have a 22` foot boat at our disposal for the week. Thanks Vinny Please send me your email address and I`ll send you my phone #