Shore diving from Panama City...

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Whiskey Wreck is in Gulf Shores, AL.

I usually line up with the sign on the restraunt and swim out, its more like 150m and its only about 13' deep at the moment. It'll be deeper later this year, it varies

http://www.suprbugman.com/gallery/album14 --thats what it looked like May of this year... well sorta, the camera isn't that great...

 

[mike_s]

Besides Ned Deloaches "Underwater Florida" book, which is great, check out http://www.shorediving.com and click on the US then Florida. I think they've got something.

 

[jviehe]

Jetties are real cool off PC< but be sure to hit high tide. Also, skip vortex and go to Morrison Spring instead. Its nicer and free. If you liek canoeing, go to cypress spring too.

 

[beachdivequeenbelam]

Jetties are real cool off PC< but be sure to hit high tide. Also, skip vortex and go to Morrison Spring instead. Its nicer and free. If you liek canoeing, go to cypress spring too.

hey cool thanks for that.
I have never heard of Morrison but i have only gone to PC and Perdido Key.
where is it in relation to Mexico Beach?
Sincerely
Bridget

 

[jviehe]

Morrison is 15 mins south of vortex on the same road. Cypress is east of there another 20mins.

 

[mzenzer]

Besides Ned Deloaches "Underwater Florida" book, which is great, check out http://www.shorediving.com and click on the US then Florida. I think they've got something.

One more quick questions guys. Are the Jetties described here http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/USA_/Florida_/Panama/index.htm in Panama City the same as the ones in St. Andrews Park? Or different jetties in the area? Thanks.

 

[Desa]

One more quick questions guys. Are the Jetties described here http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/USA_/Florida_/Panama/index.htm in Panama City the same as the ones in St. Andrews Park? Or different jetties in the area? Thanks.

The same ones. There is only one set of Jetties in PCB and they are at St. Andrews Park.

 

[Desa]

Morrison springs flood out really easy. Vortex is allways clear. Both good places to dive. You really have to be watching for the sign to Morrison, or you will miss the turn.

 

[mzenzer]

Morrison springs flood out really easy. Vortex is allways clear. Both good places to dive. You really have to be watching for the sign to Morrison, or you will miss the turn.

I've been to Morrison years ago. I plan on going back, but my reason for choosing Vortex this go round was my dive buddy's son is 11, and newly certified. I thought it would be a simple dive that he'd enjoy. We also want to be able to camp, which Vortex offers.

Another question while I am at it. When I went to Vortex in the late 80's, we went all the way back into the cave to the steel grating with the stop sign, about 300 ft. Lately I've been reading about cave and cavern certifications. Are either required at Vortex if you only go up to the steel grate and not beyond it?

I've emailed vortex but haven't gotten a response yet.

Next, should I want to pursue a cavern/cave cert, who in the panhandle would you guys recommend for classes? Do they have weekend classes?

Thanks!

 

[The Kraken]

There is no "cave cop" sitting on a stool by the cavern/cave - just the sign.