Newbie looking for diving opps in New York City

[Justwander]

Hi, I a newbie and am not experienced enough to dive on any charters. Where can I drive to do participate in group shore dives? I need a group, as I don't know too many people who dive here in the City. Come to think of it, I don't know many divers at all.
thanks for any advice.
L

 

[rollerboi]

Are you OW certified? You'll probably want to look up a few dive shops in your area, swing by, and talk to the folks there. They'll be able to point you towards a good local dive club, which would be an excellent place to start.

 

[RJP]

Come out to Dutch Springs if you just want to hone skills www.dutchsprings.com. There's always people around willing to dive with someone new. Check www.wreckvalley.com under the Dutch Springs forum to find a buddy.

Beyond that, hook up with a local dive shop to meet local divers and get into the local dive scene.

 

[Justwander]

thanks much! It seems like in the City they usually only do boat dives. I may have to venture to Long Island to get some shore diving in. Also, I didn't know you could find people at Dutch Springs to dive with. I may get the nerves to do that.

 

[mdb]

thanks much! It seems like in the City they usually only do boat dives. I may have to venture to Long Island to get some shore diving in. Also, I didn't know you could find people at Dutch Springs to dive with. I may get the nerves to do that.

Justwander: Just wander in to Leisure Pro, Pan Aqua, Village divers, talk to the locals, get "hooked up" wreck alley and NY, NJ, has great diving.

 

[stevephilanyc]

Pan Aqua (on West 43rd between 9th and 10th) runs trips to Dutch Springs and you'll have someone to dive with if you go with them. They charter a bus so if you, like many of us in NY, don't own a car it's quite convenient.

When you feel ready to do some boat diving think about one of the shallower dives on the Jeanne II out of Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn. It's a good boat with a very helpful crew.

Steve

 

[EastEndDiver]

Contact these people.They are an active dive club in NYC and some pretty interesting people also.

http://www.seagypsies.org/

Yes Bill Redden and the Jeanne 2 is an excellent boat.Used to dive with him 25 years ago.

 

[srownin]

Hey,

I am looking to head out to DS the weekend of 9/15. I was going to dive with my brother but he can't make it. I would be happy to dive with you if you're up for it.

Let me know.

Scott

 

[BidAndDive.com]

Justwander: Just wander in to Leisure Pro, Pan Aqua, Village divers, talk to the locals, get "hooked up" wreck alley and NY, NJ, has great diving.

Totally agree with this statement. I'm from NY and I spend a lot of time at Leisure Pro and Village divers...

 

[scubazlot]

I am new to diving, but I am in the NYC area and agree all of those shops seem like great shops. I am heading out to Dutch Springs on the 15th/16th for my OW certifications. I can let you know the scene at Dutch Springs, how easy it is to find a dive buddy, etc.