Suggestions for OW Referral Dives in Spring Country

[handben]

I am planning a trip to northern Florida with my 2 kids at spring break (mid March 2009). My youngest child will be doing his course work and pool dives in Baltimore starting in 2 weeks. He is 11 years old, so will be limited to 40 feet or less. I am asking for suggestions for dive operators or independent instructors (PADI preferred, as this is my son's certification agency) in that area who would be able to do his referral dives. I thought about Ginnie Springs; but they have a minimum age of 12. Crystal River has a couple of dive shops that might work, but I thought that the rest of us would get sort of bored there for 2 days. I have in mind going to some of the other springs in the area such as Troy, Rainbow River, Devil's Den, Blue Grotto. Does anybody have other suggestions for instructors in that general area? Thanks for the help. Ben in Baltimore.

 

[cyberfed]

I highly recommend Dayo Scuba, they are great instructors and travel all over the state to dive almost daily. I have done all my training with them.
Check them out at:
Dayo Scuba - Orlando Florida - Open Water, Cavern, Cave and Technical Scuba Training and Diving - Main Page

 

[DIVERDANFOWLER]

The guys at CN divers in Mount Dora are very good in my opinion.
SCUBA diving with C & N Divers > Home

 

[handben]

Thanks for the replies. My son starts his class in 9 days and we are trying to go over the first 2 chapters before the class starts. Somehow, Boyles Law is a challenge at age 10. Imagine that. Anyhow, hoepfully he will make it through the classroom sessions and pool sessions and pass that test. Then we'll start trying to iron out who can teach him the open water part. Any more suggestions on operators would be great. Ben