Back into scuba and lookin for buddies near Tarpon Springs

[Mugster]

Howdy all;

I just got certified after almost 30 years away from diving. Unfortunatly I am very new to Florida and do not know many people down here, nevermind people who dive. I am currently studying for the Nitrox class and the Advanced Open Water (taking classes next week).
I am game for what ever as far as far as diving goes, within my skill set. I have a boat to go out into the gulf and bay.

Mugster

 

[Dragracer]

Mugster, give me an email. I'm newly certified OW, and need to get some bottom time. I'm north of you in Crystal River.
dragracerusa@earthlink.net

 

[savoy02]

Mugster-- I'm pretty much in the same place as you as far as diving goes. I was away for 22 years but back now and am having a great time. My buddy and I have been diving the fresh water springs.--Blue Grotto, Paradise Springs, Alexander Springs etc. they are alot of fun but we are ready to hit the gulf now. However, I think we are going to go to Blue Grotto this again Sat. If you're interested --drop me a note.

 

[fgray1]

change of plans. Going to blue grotto to try some new stuff out.
Fred

 

[CBulla]

I'm thinking of diving Crystal river this Friday before heading up the Ginnie Springs. Let me know before 4pm tomorrow if your interested in jumping in for a little dive time!

 

[Mugster]

I think I am going to hit Weeki Wachi tomorrow to work out the kinks with my new gear (Trans Pak, Trek Wings, RG2000 reg set, Wisdom computer, etc). I was thinking about heading out to a reef near Tarpon on Sunday, if I can talk a friend into watching the boat while we dive. I figure I can get 4 people and gear on the boat at a time, so give me a shout if anyone wants to go out.

Has anyone dived Hudson Grotto? I think I will be doing my deep water dive for AOW there next weekend. Will I need a bigger light than my little UK AA hand held? Or should I even bother with a light?

 

[Dragracer]

Has anyone dived Hudson Grotto? I think I will be doing my deep water dive for AOW there next weekend. Will I need a bigger light than my little UK AA hand held? Or should I even bother with a light?

You will need a MUCH brighter light. I did my first OW cert dive there. It was like diving in a large glass of tea. VIS was 4-6 feet.
Who are you going to Weeki Wachee with?

 

[Mugster]

You will need a MUCH brighter light. I did my first OW cert dive there. It was like diving in a large glass of tea. VIS was 4-6 feet.
Who are you going to Weeki Wachee with?

Narcosis Dive Shop does their weekend OW cert dives there, so I am going to head over with them.

 

[jrod22]

Hi mugster,
I'm new to the Tarpon Springs area and also am a neophyte diver. I am nitrox certified but have only done my nitrox check out dive. I noticed your message is from April so by now you probably know all the "ropes" in the area. My husband and I are always interested in making new dive buddies, so send me an email, please!

 

[_Kurt_]

Did any of you guys dive the tanks? I live in Trenton and wouldn't mind checking it out sometime.
Kurt