Please avoid Offshore Dive Charters out of Jacksonville, Fl.

[LegalSharkDiver]

Alrights, so I was looking for a dive charter out of Jacksonville, and found the one mentioned here. Then I found the posting on this forum. Not really interested in experiencing anything like what is discussed above. I know of one other company, and I am not really interested in using that company either. So, my questions is, "Does anyone have any recommendations for a good charter for new divers?" We are getting ready to take the advance certification, but I would like a few more dives under my belt first.

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Sabanist]

Not sure but i think tge law says divers have the right of way, never thought that to be fair to fisherman

 

[RonFrank]

You may want to open a new thread. This is 4 years old, and has little to do with any Ops out of Jacksonville in 2011....

 

[Ed Batt]

Offshore Dive Charters bullied me off my spot Sunday afternoon at reef CKC August 19th. 2018 on the last day for open Snapper. My wife and I were on our 31 TE Fountain and we were anchored and with no boats in site. We fished for 20-30 minutes and I see a boat headed our way. The boat got closer and closer pointed straight at us. I fired up my motors.. preparing to avoid a collision. The boat veered around us way to close for comfort and stops less than 100’ and drops a yellow marker jug and two divers with spearguns with others suiting up. We fished for another 5 minutes and I decided to move because I figured it wasn’t worth the stress. I’m very respectful of divers and expect the same. I will definitely meet this guy at the dock if it happens again. He puts a lot of lives in danger with his reckless action. He should not be licensed to charter.

 

[caruso]

I will definitely meet this guy at the dock if it happens again

Why wait? Isn't once enough?

 

[flyboy08]

A simple report to the local CC station should be in order.