Freelance Dive Guides - South East FLA?

[McFishins]

I know you can usually hire a dive guide through a shop or operator, but I was wondering if there are any freelance options out there?

I'm just getting back into diving after many years -- did the refresh, a few boat dives, and had to buy all new equipment. Looking to get my gear broken in and a better feel for local S. Fla diving with a pro before venturing into the insta-buddy and/or sort of on your own situations.

I'm in Deerfield Beach looking to beach and boat dive sites from Pompano up to Jupiter.

 

[Jonah Kowall]

You can also find someone good at a shop who works across multiple boats. I have some good instructors I trust around the area you are in (I am in Pompano). You can hire them to go with you on dives, but it might be overkill. I also know some good DMs who are also guides.

Personally I like to dive in multiple places between Jupiter and the keys, so I end up going all over the place, but I have my boats I am loyal to.

 

[McFishins]

You can also find someone good at a shop who works across multiple boats. I have some good instructors I trust around the area you are in (I am in Pompano). You can hire them to go with you on dives, but it might be overkill. I also know some good DMs who are also guides.

Personally I like to dive in multiple places between Jupiter and the keys, so I end up going all over the place, but I have my boats I am loyal to.

Thanks for the reply. A DM would be fine. I don't think I need an instructor. Getting back in the water was pretty much like riding a bike - even if the chain was a little rusty.

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

A guide is a great idea..

 

[McFishins]

A guide is a great idea..

Spoken like a true dive guide

 

[Scuba_Jenny]

Oh dang. You got me pegged..

 

[rhwestfall]

A guide is a great idea..

Now, who could do provide such a service???

 

[McFishins]

Oh dang. You got me pegged..

I can't send a DM as I'm new here, but please feel free to message me.

 

[MrChen]

Jenny is a great dive guide.

 

[McFishins]

Jenny is a great dive guide.

Yes, indeed! Had an awesome dive at BHB this am.