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I think Gold Coast Scuba has an online group that you can join; be aware though that you will receive a LOT of emails about going diving!

@Smackbot1: We stay at the Palm Beach Shores resort on Singer Island a lot; it's an RCI timeshare resort but they have daily rates as well. Pretty easy to get to from I95 and it's almost walking distance to Blue Heron Bridge - best macro & shallow water spot around! You may be able to get them...

I have to go to Pensacola for work, and may be there for several weeks; anyone have input on the diving there? Shops to use, shops that could be better, etc.? TIA! KevinL

LOL - that sounds a lot like me! I worked in prisons for 21 years, and we would do leg press competitions on a Smith machine all of the time, and hate taking opiods. I'm pretty familiar with the cortisone shots - probably had 3-4 a year for almost 10 years in my left knee so I'm familiar with...

Thanks Altamira! I had my knee replaced 2 years ago and used liquid bandaid to keep it dry. Guess I need to buy some more!

Anyone done it? Looking for good/bad experiences, what to watch out for, etc. Thx! KevinL

I agree with Manatee Diver - the best option may be to take your gear off in the water if you are uncomfortable with ladders & stairs. As an fyi, I fractured T6&7 almost 40 years ago, had an Achilles replacement about 10 years ago, and a knee replacement 2 years ago - these slowed me down but...

PM sent in case it doesn't work out with Susan.

Hi Steve - I'm definitely interested, and I live in PSL as well. I do still work but since I work from home I have some flexibility in my schedule, and I plan on retiring soon, probably early next year. I'll send you a PM with my #. Thx! Kevin Long

I had this happen to me as well, while diving on the Duane (alongside the bridge, maybe 110 ft?) knocked my mask and reg loose; guy was doing his AOW and swam right over the top of me as if I wasn't even there. Idiot didn't even realize what he had done until we got back on the boat and I fussed...

I just got back from a week in Coz, and every time we went out I saw Aldora boats with 12 -15 people on them - not my idea of fun, but they do have a great reputation. Big operation,a nd we usually saw 3 or 4 boats from them. Friends of friends used Scuba Tony and spoke very highly of them. A...

Can I ask who you used? We used Roberta's Scuba Shack last week; typically had 6 people, and one day 7; back roll entries, and a ladder thrown over the side to get back on board (easiest if you remove your kit before trying to climb the ladder). I chose Roberta' simply based on proximity to the...

My wife, daughter and I will be staying at El Cid, Feb 9 -16; still debating about which dive op to use - this will be our first trip to Coz, other than a cruise ship stop 10 years ago. There are so many operators there it is hard to decide, but Aldora, 3P and Blue XTSea are at the top of my...

Thanks Rob; those are all of the same that I looked at, and I liked Roberta's for the same reason (I have a new knee, and had bypass surgery 2 years ago, so my health is not what I would like). Ping me after mid-Feb and I'll let you know how we made out! KevinL

Hey Rob, I've been looking at Dive with Martin as well as Roberta's Scuba Shack, and I'm curious as to what you found while researching; there are SOOO many choices there that I finally decided to concentrate on LDS's close to where we will be staying, hence Martin and Roberta's shops. Aldora...

We are heading to Coz - me, wife, daughter and her BF, and I see that the El Cid has a dive shop on site, called Babieca Dive Center (Babieca Dive Center - Home Page ) : has anyone had any experience with them? Looking at their website I'm guessing that they are fairly new, and I like the fact...

I used Jason at Fantasea Diving (Fantasea Dive: Diving Playa Del Carmen, Dive shop, Cenotes, Technical and full Cave diving ) and had a blast; they arranged everything, including Cenote trips (NOT to be missed!) and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. I've heard many good things about Scuba...

I can only relate personal experience, as I am not as knowledgeable about the local area as some of the others here, but I was in a similar situation last year with my wife - "water timid" was a great way to describe her (and still is) as she was reluctant to get her hair and face wet; we...

I have/had the same issue (6'1" & 265#); when I first started diving my SAC was better than my 2 teenage daughters, but as I've aged, had multiple surgeries and broken bones it seems like my SAC has skyrocketed. So I went onto Craigslist and found a couple of used AL 100's; doesn't solve the...

Look for flights from DCA to PBI (Palm Beach Int'l) - I usually get them for $130 - $180; rent a car and you can drive to Blue Heron Bridge in less than 30 minutes. Force E is on the right just before the bridge, and there is now a dive shopin the park: Blue Heron Bridge Scuba - The Best Shore...