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Hi. I'm spending a few days at Santa Rosa Lake state park and looking to dive Blue Hole on March 29th or 30th or both days. One quick question for the forum. Is solo diving permitted? If solo diving isn't permitted, consider this post a buddy call. I can be reached here or at (306)527-3750...

I'm In Destin for a few days and was thinking of diving Morrison Springs. The last I had heard, Morrison was closed due to a health alert. Is this closure over? If so, any condition report would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.... jbm

Hi all. I'm camping at Manatee Springs for the next 8 days and am looking to dive. Since the State Park system doesn't permit solo, I am out of luck unless I can round up a buddy. If anyone would care to join me for a dive at Catfish, that would be great. I can be reached here or at (306)...

My wife and I are planning to visit Washington/Oregon this August/September. We will be travelling in a RV and looking to stay at State Parks. Would appreciate any State Park recommendations from forum members. I am particularly interested in state parks that offer or are in close proximity to...

My wife and I ( and our dog JIB ) are about to leave the frozen North for our annual trip to NW Florida. We are travelling in a RV and will be kicking around the panhandle for the better part of 2 months, staying in Florida's wonderful state parks. I am planning on diving Vortex, Morrison...

Hi. I’ll be spending Jan/Feb 2010 in the panhandle ( it’s a snowbird thing ) and am looking to get a fair bit of diving done. I’m RVing it and will be staying at Topsail Hill Preserve state park near Destin from Jan 07-Jan 20 then moving to St. Andrew’s state park near Panama City Beach and...

Hi. I’ll be spending Jan/Feb 2010 in the panhandle ( it’s a snowbird thing ) and am looking to get a fair bit of diving done. I’m RVing it and will be staying at Topsail Hill Preserve state park near Destin from Jan 07-Jan 20 then moving to St. Andrew’s state park near Panama City Beach and...

Hi. I'll be in your area Jan/Feb 2010 (it's a snowbird thing) and will be looking to do loads of diving. I will be RVing it and staying in state parks ( definitely planning Topsail and St. Andrews ) and will travel whererever to take advantage of diving opportunities. A few questions... Im...

Hi. Hoping you oldtimers from the panhandle can provide this oldtimer with some local diving information. I'll be spending January and February 2010 in your area and I want to get loads of diving done. I'm not fussy..fresh water....salt water....boat dives....shore dives...I like it all, but my...

I have a quick question for any recent Blackbeard's passengers....... I am doing my second BB trip in about a weeks time. My first trip was also in March, but several years ago, when the trip originated in Miami. When crossing the Gulfstream, I was very happy to have my foul weather gear...

I'm considering purchasing a Boston Whaler Montauk170 or possibly the new model Montauk190. I presently operate a Zodiak, and this will be my first hard boat other than sailboats. The boat will be used for diving (max 3 divers and equipment and 1 surface support), fishing (angle and spear) and...

Just finished "Expedition Whydah- The story of the world's first excavation of a pirate treasure ship and the man who found her" by Barry Clifford with Paul Perry. ISBN 0-06-019232-1. A great story penned in an interesting manner. Pick up a copy and enjoy.....time well spent! Best...

Hi! I will be flying into Miami International Airport on March 10th and will be meeting up with friends in Key Largo to dive the Speigel Grove and Duane. I have a couple of questions perhaps you can help me with. Is there ground transportation directly from MIA to Key Largo?(I don't want to...

I will be flying into and out of Miami in March to do a Blackbeard's trip. My usual practice is to carry my regs and computer in my carry-on. Has anyone experienced or heard of any problems with this in Miami? regards; jbm

Just booked onto a Blackbeards in mid March. This will be my first dedicated dive live-a-board so I am not terribly knowledgeable when it comes to exposure protection for repetetive diving in warm waters. Looking to this forum for any advise, suggestions, opinions, etc. My LDS (and i prefer...

Does anyone know the status of Canadian Extreme (makers of delrin spools and lights.) Web site appears to be down and I have heard unconfirmed rumours Darren is overseas.....Anyone in the know??.......I need another spool! Thanks in advance jbm

Hi! I will be visiting Nanaimo for a couple of days later this month and would like to get a dive or two in. If anyone would be interested in hooking up for some diving on July 29th or July 30th (or both days) let me know. I'm game for anything , but am most interested in the "Cape Breton" and...

I have recently been prescribed Celebrex due to the onset of arthritis. Does the taking of this drug have any negative implications regarding diving? I am 49 years old, reasonably fit, have been healthy all my life, and my usual profile is no deco to 130 ft max. Is this drug relatively safe to...

Having never visited the U.S. Pacific NorthWest, my wife and I are planning a road trip through Oregon and Washington before re-entering Canada via the Port Angeles- Victoria ferry, on to Nanaimo, then returning inland. Being totally unfamiliar, i would appreciate any "must see" or "must do"...

Looks like I will be visiting Tobago in September and was wondering if any board members had stayed at or were familiar with Plantation Beach Villas? Any information regarding dive operators or top side attractions would be appreciated as well. Thanks in advance jbm