Scuba

[Josh]

Wow, thats a HUGE expo. I'll be there.

 

[SIReefer]

FYI PADI Sport Diver magazine has a $5 off coupon for the event on its website. Also for those interested in diving, this is a good magazine to subscribe to.

 

[Paul B]

I Dive,looking For People To Dive Here In Ny,there Are Many Places To Go
1) Off Point Lookout,longisland
2) Montauk
3) There Is Lake In Pa,that Has Buses,war Cars,choppers,etc. Heard Its Real Good.

Anyone Looking To Dive This Summer And Needs A Dive Buddy ,pm Me So We Can Set Up A Trip. Lot Of People Out There That Dont Know Anyone Else To Dive With.

Jarrett I may call you this summer. I have been diving the Sound since the early seventees. I also have a boat there in Port Washington. The best dive sites are about a ten minute ride.
Paul

 

[Hitsnorth]

Belize

I just got back from diving in Belize. Was really amazing! I didnt even get to the the blue hole or the elbow. But I met a friendly shark who liked her head rubbed.

 

[NYPDFrogman]

I used to dive in S*** and look for dead things

 

[Josh]

Eric,

Did you stay in Ambergris?

 

[Hitsnorth]

Yeah stayed at the Spindrift in San Pedro. Unfortunately was only there for 4 days but im definitely going back!

 

[Josh]

How was the visibility and water temp?

 

[Hitsnorth]

Vis was 100 feet at least. When I jumped in I could see the bottom which was 90 feet. Temp was 80+ degrees. Absolutely perfect. The way the reef is setup you can drift dive most of it. You can go down in between the walls where there is very little current. Im definately going back there. In fact looking at buying a small island there.

 

[Malibu361]

I have been diving for about 5 years ..finally went out on the Jeanne II out of Sheepshead Bay over the summer ..awesome vis in NY I had at least 60 ft..Went to the Stolt nice dive Deff. gonna go back when it gets warmer ..much different that diving the Caribbean ..that is where I have done most of my diving ...

 

[Hitsnorth]

I would love to try some diving locally.. Ive done dutch springs but come on do I really want to see a school bus?

Did you dive with a dry suit or 8mm?

 

[Malibu361]

I did Dutch springs again over the summer only because my girl got certified...As for the suit I dive with a 8mm Henderson Farmer John and wear a skin under that but it wasnt as bad as you might expect actually very comfortable...most people on the boat were diving wet only a few dry suits onboard...the crew is great and lunch is free its a real good time...

 

[NYPDFrogman]

If you want to do some local diving
I suggest
Capt mikes in city island
fantasy divers MV Karen in brooklyn
jeanie II out of sheepshead bay
all are former members of the NYPD scuba team very knowledgeable of the waters and very expierenced

 

[Paul B]

Frank as you know the western Sound has pristine waters compared to NY harbor.
One of my favorite dive sites is around Execution light and Huckelberry Island behind it. It is loaded with large anemones, lobsters, and huge mantis shrimp about 7" long but you really need to dive at night to get those.
I have about 50 dives there and it is very easy diving with little current. The depth is under 30' and the visability (as long as you stay under 30") is usually about 3'.

 

[nycmat]

well i will be doing some more diving shortly in DR, utilla, and columbia. cant wait

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

hey guys i am a local diver and i dive on vacation. i got a couple of good lobster sites... also i dive with Capt. Mike's. i do alot of work with him so i know some good spots to go for shell fish. i also am a captain for the North Star out of city island. we just brought in a 40' charter for 6 man. fishing, diving, you name it we can do it..lol..

 

[Paul B]

Hello there Capt. I am also a Capt. and I have seen that boat. I have been diving around there for decades. Nice to meet you.
Did you get your TWIX card yet?
Paul

 

[NYPDFrogman]

Frank as you know the western Sound has pristine waters compared to NY harbor.
One of my favorite dive sites is around Execution light and Huckelberry Island behind it. It is loaded with large anemones, lobsters, and huge mantis shrimp about 7" long but you really need to dive at night to get those.
I have about 50 dives there and it is very easy diving with little current. The depth is under 30' and the visability (as long as you stay under 30") is usually about 3'.

I agree I've done my share of diving there!

hey guys i am a local diver and i dive on vacation. i got a couple of good lobster sites... also i dive with Capt. Mike's. i do alot of work with him so i know some good spots to go for shell fish. i also am a captain for the North Star out of city island. we just brought in a 40' charter for 6 man. fishing, diving, you name it we can do it..lol..

Mike's a good guy and a hell of a diver!

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

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