looking for dive buddies in fort lauderdale

Sabanist

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• Aug 16, 2011

• #1

I've been living down here now for about 2 years. Just bought my BC and reg, picking up a tank tomorrow. Not asking anyone to make a special trip but if you are shore diving I would like to go. I don't know that many divers and none that regularly dive so I'm trying to expand my network and get more diving in.

 

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• Aug 16, 2011

• #2

here's a couple of resources/leads

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-conch-divers/197086-standing-offers-dive-new-divers.html

Gold Coast Scuba Divers (954) 616-5909 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - Meetup

 

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• Aug 16, 2011

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i'm planning an early morning shore dive on thursday either in vero or ft pierce...

 

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• Aug 16, 2011

• #4

I dive LBTS and Dania Beach (Shore Dives) all the time. always lookin to go out, usually on the weekdays so shoot me a msg anytime i'd be happy to go out

 

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• Aug 17, 2011

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Thanks for the replies, definitely unable to do most weekdays but good to know those who are.

 

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• Aug 18, 2011

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I'll be coming down from Canada on Saturday, if any of you would like to meet up and dive, I'd like to, since I'm on a budget and one charter dive is pretty much all I'll get if I go that route

 

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• Aug 19, 2011

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There are a lot of Divers who live within an easy Drive of LBTS, or BHB that you can hook up with. I am not going to throw out names, but keep your eyes open and you should find them on SB.

Try and be open for the occasional late afternoon/early evening dive as they have been popular, and can be quick (couple hours). Weekends tend to be more crowded. Right now there is a jellyfish issue from my understanding.

You may want to buy a cheap float with a dive flag, and a short line. 50' should work unless you go past the second reef, 65'-70' max for shore diving the 3rd reef.

Good Luck and dive safe.

 

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• Aug 19, 2011

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I have not done any beach dives, but I live about 1/2 a mile from Pompano beach, and have all the gear. I would definitely be interested in making some new friends that are interested in doing some beach dives.