Looking for Birmingham area divers

[otterdive]

I've just moved back to the Birmingham area after 28 years away. I was not a diver growing up here, so I don't know any other divers. I'm an instructor, and I love diving with anyone of any skill level. Are there any clubs, or any other ways to meet other divers?

Thanks!

 

[masizemore]

Probably best bet is to go to Dive Alabama in Pelham on a weekend. Always a pretty good crowd of divers from all over. Www.divealabama.com we are diving there today.

 

[otterdive]

Sounds good! I'll plan on going there next Sunday. By the way... what was the vis yesterday?

 

[masizemore]

Not the best I have seen there. Right side of quarry was the worst at about 5-8. Left side marginally better with it 8-10 @ 65 feet. Still had a blast but vis was better last November when we were there

 

[Chris Cheatwood]

I live in Anniston and try to go dive somewhere local at least once a month. Send me a PM and we can try to meet up soon.

 

[masizemore]

Hi Chris, where else local are you diving, Glencoe, Madison? We are always looking for new places to try.

 

[lrterry]

Madison opened two weeks ago. Not as large as blue water viz has been 15 to 20. Bottom temp was 66. Madison is only 45 to 50 deep. Good crowds and you should have no problem finding a dive buddy. Ask britt when you show up, he can help you out.

 

[ganu76]

To the OP, a quarry about 1 hour north of you opened back up for diving about two years ago. Google "Diveland" in Glencoe, Alabama. (Right beside Gadsden.)

 

[algulfdiver]

Get with Southern skin divers in Birmingham area they run a lot of trips all along the Gulf Coast from PCB to Orange Beach, Al.

 

[wide_open]

I'm in Birmingham, getting solo cert there in Pelham this weekend. Shoot me a PM if you want to dive the quarry or carpool to the gulf.