Diving st. andrews at night.

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• Nov 5, 2010

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A couple of buddy's and I were thinking about doing a night dive at St. Andrews on the gulf side of the jetty instead of going down the pass. We have not dove this sight at night before, does anyone have any insight into the best way to dive this area at night? Greatly appreciate any advice, the plan is to dive 11-13 about 2 to 3 hours before high tide, looks around 8 for high tide, anyone interested is welcome to come!

 

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• Nov 5, 2010

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I can just tell you that you will need a campsite in order to have access after dark.

 

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I'm not condoning or admitting to this behavior but if you would like access to dive without a camp site, the bar the blocks the entrance does not lock, you can just lift it up and drive in. Access to the park is $8 so you should leave it in an envelope at the Window or pay on your way out!

 

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• Nov 5, 2010

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Is it not possible to enter the park during the afternoon, dive at sunset, and then leave?

 

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DocCarl:

Is it not possible to enter the park during the afternoon, dive at sunset, and then leave?

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Anything is possible.

The park is open from 8:00 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. If you are a camper, then you may remain after sunset. Welcome to Florida State Parks

 

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so do they go through the Jetty/beach parking lot at dusk and "round everyone up' and tell them "it's time to leave" ?

or could you just stay after dark w/o hassles?

 

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• Nov 5, 2010

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I don't mean to hijack the thread but My wife and I may be in the area Dec 8-13 and would love to have someone join us on a dive if anyone is interested. We will be driving in from missouri. We are trying to put together a couple of places to stop and are open for suggestions. You can PM me if you like.

 

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mike_s:

so do they go through the Jetty/beach parking lot at dusk and "round everyone up' and tell them "it's time to leave" ?

or could you just stay after dark w/o hassles?

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. . . . That's kind of what I was getting at. Camping would be fun, though. We'd plan on staying the night anyway. Two-tanker at night followed by a 3 hr drive to Mobile? I'd rather go to Hoffbrau and stay the night .


gbray,

I'm sure we can plan something while you guys are in the neighborhood!

Carl

 

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• Nov 5, 2010

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mike_s:

so do they go through the Jetty/beach parking lot at dusk and "round everyone up' and tell them "it's time to leave" ?

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No.

or could you just stay after dark w/o hassles?

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Yes.

 

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• Nov 6, 2010

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You can also stay after hours if you have an annual pass.

And in regards to the question of whether they drive around at dusk, I have been "reminded" of the sunset closing by park rangers in state parks before. They may not do it every night, but they do round randomly.