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metaldector
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Saturday was a picture perfect day in the low 80's. Water was clear and the park wasn't busy. Five divers got in two dives each. The flow from the boil is down to where you can walk up the river to the boil instead of having to swim against the current. Several Manatee's were in the river, I counted five.
Sunday, we met at Devil's Den in Williston, FL and dove the Den. Lots of swim thru area, but quite shallow with 54' max depth. The caves are gated to keep everyone out. Peering through the gates I could see (with my light) at least another 80'. I wonder if they'd let some caver's in there with advance notice?
We then moved all of our stuff a mile to Blue Grotto and dove there. Quite a difference, this cavern is 100' deep with few swim thru areas. There is a fresh air bell at about 25' where you can stick your head inside and converse.
Both sites lack any real aquatic life except for big catfish and a few minnows. Both site will easily silt up if your not careful.
One other note if you can, buy your air or nitrox before you arrive. Nitrox was $18.00 per fill at Grotto!
Sunday, we met at Devil's Den in Williston, FL and dove the Den. Lots of swim thru area, but quite shallow with 54' max depth. The caves are gated to keep everyone out. Peering through the gates I could see (with my light) at least another 80'. I wonder if they'd let some caver's in there with advance notice?
We then moved all of our stuff a mile to Blue Grotto and dove there. Quite a difference, this cavern is 100' deep with few swim thru areas. There is a fresh air bell at about 25' where you can stick your head inside and converse.
Both sites lack any real aquatic life except for big catfish and a few minnows. Both site will easily silt up if your not careful.
One other note if you can, buy your air or nitrox before you arrive. Nitrox was $18.00 per fill at Grotto!
