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Several months ago we had planned a Scubaboard dive Spanish Rocks. Well Mother Nature decided to rain on our plans. More than 30 people had signed up for the fun.
It's time to try this again.
Saturday October 18th @ 9am. We will plan for a two tank dive. Since we are going to do pizza afterward at Solos, please bring a snack and plenty to drink. We'll say lunch should happen 'round about 1:30'ish.
Details (Courtesty of Miss D).
Dive Spot: Spanish Rocks
Location: Bradenton Beach/Anna Maria Island, FL
Type of diving: Shore dive – good for beginners
Attendees:
III
ScubaAnn
Sam-buoy + 1
msscuba
Sadie199
MissDirected
scoobahdood
MoteMan
MichelleA????
bdrannick
FritzCat66
SalmonBoy97
SalmonGirl
Justin & Nicole
Note, there is an A and B – take exit A it will head you toward the beach. Make a left on 75th street (there is a detour sign there), Turn right on Cortez/64 (yet another sign), Turn right at Gulf Drive and go north about 2 miles, at the light follow Gulf Drive to the left (if you continue forward it becomes another road).
The beach access is on the left after you round the curve. It is a small sand lot between some houses and apartments. Just pull in and park. Gear up walk down the beach to the left about 50 yards (6 houses).
From Sarasota/Bradenton:
Take 41 north to Cortez Rd. turn left (west) on Cortez until you cross the intercoastal waterway.
Turn right at Gulf Drive and go north about 2 miles
Follow Gulf Drive to the left at the traffic light
The beach access is on the left after you round the curve
Beach access is a small sand lot between some houses and apartments. That is where you want to be. It is a small sand lot between some houses and apartments. Just pull in and park. Gear up walk down the beach to the left about 50 yards (6 houses).
The address for the house next to the sandlot where one should park is; 33 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, FL.
Some other links:
Google Maps
Google Maps
What to expect at the dive site:
Rock ledges soft, hard small coral croppings, Sea grasses with sea horses. 22ft’ or less. DON'T FORGET YOUR DIVE FLAG!!! Boaters here are known for their careless behavior, so be cautious and again don’t forget your flag.
Amenities: None. Closest dive shop - Seatrek Divers Dive Shop - 105 7th Street North; Bradenton Beach, FL 34217; (941) 779-1506
Pros and Cons: Great dive for newbs, as depths are no greater than 22'. Fairly easy swim from beach to site. Visibility is rarely better than 15' but the price is right!
It's time to try this again.
Saturday October 18th @ 9am. We will plan for a two tank dive. Since we are going to do pizza afterward at Solos, please bring a snack and plenty to drink. We'll say lunch should happen 'round about 1:30'ish.
Details (Courtesty of Miss D).
Dive Spot: Spanish Rocks
Location: Bradenton Beach/Anna Maria Island, FL
Type of diving: Shore dive – good for beginners
Attendees:
III
ScubaAnn
Sam-buoy + 1
msscuba
Sadie199
MissDirected
scoobahdood
MoteMan
MichelleA????
bdrannick
FritzCat66
SalmonBoy97
SalmonGirl
Justin & Nicole
The Bridge on Manatee is out - People coming from Tampa will need to follow the detour which is really well laid out by the county. Here they are anywhoozle:
From Tampa ST/Pete: I-75 south from Tampa to the Bradenton/State road 64 exit. Note, there is an A and B – take exit A it will head you toward the beach. Make a left on 75th street (there is a detour sign there), Turn right on Cortez/64 (yet another sign), Turn right at Gulf Drive and go north about 2 miles, at the light follow Gulf Drive to the left (if you continue forward it becomes another road).
The beach access is on the left after you round the curve. It is a small sand lot between some houses and apartments. Just pull in and park. Gear up walk down the beach to the left about 50 yards (6 houses).
From Sarasota/Bradenton:
Take 41 north to Cortez Rd. turn left (west) on Cortez until you cross the intercoastal waterway.
Turn right at Gulf Drive and go north about 2 miles
Follow Gulf Drive to the left at the traffic light
The beach access is on the left after you round the curve
Beach access is a small sand lot between some houses and apartments. That is where you want to be. It is a small sand lot between some houses and apartments. Just pull in and park. Gear up walk down the beach to the left about 50 yards (6 houses).
The address for the house next to the sandlot where one should park is; 33 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, FL.
Some other links:
Google Maps
Google Maps
What to expect at the dive site:
Rock ledges soft, hard small coral croppings, Sea grasses with sea horses. 22ft’ or less. DON'T FORGET YOUR DIVE FLAG!!! Boaters here are known for their careless behavior, so be cautious and again don’t forget your flag.
Amenities: None. Closest dive shop - Seatrek Divers Dive Shop - 105 7th Street North; Bradenton Beach, FL 34217; (941) 779-1506
Pros and Cons: Great dive for newbs, as depths are no greater than 22'. Fairly easy swim from beach to site. Visibility is rarely better than 15' but the price is right!
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