Florida Keys

Anyone been diving there ? Last time I went to Miami was 20 years ago. I'm
going early next year for 7 days then flying to Bonaire for another 2 weeks.
It gets you away from KLM and Amsterdam. I'm still configuring the flight
schedules and haven't booked anything yet but any tips on the Keys would be
useful.

TIA

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"Chrystianne" <diver@nospamchrystianne.com> wrote in message
> Anyone been diving there ?

I've dived out of Key Largo twice, more recently in March last year, see
http://www.bubbling-under.com/diving...orida2003.html

And in 2002 drove north of Miami and dived a few sites up there
http://www.bubbling-under.com/diving...orida2002.html

All the wrecks I have dived out there were artificial reefs which can be
a bit clinical, however the Speigel Grove is worth a visit if only for
it's size! Apart from that it's colourful reefs and drifts if that's
your
thing...

Chris



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"Chris Bell" <posts@bubbling-under.com> wrote in message
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> "Chrystianne" <diver@nospamchrystianne.com> wrote in message
> > Anyone been diving there ?
>
> I've dived out of Key Largo twice, more recently in March last year, see
> http://www.bubbling-under.com/diving...orida2003.html

I was there in October
http://divesite.calumscott.me.uk/div....php?year=2003

Photos are linked off the dive profiles.

> And in 2002 drove north of Miami and dived a few sites up there
> http://www.bubbling-under.com/diving...orida2002.html
>
> All the wrecks I have dived out there were artificial reefs which can be
> a bit clinical, however the Speigel Grove is worth a visit if only for
> it's size! Apart from that it's colourful reefs and drifts if that's
> your
> thing...
>
> Chris

Agree on the Speigel Grove - do it if you can, it really is huge! Watch for
the currents though, there was a two metre standing wave over the wreck when
we dived it (although it was more like underwater rock climbing!).

The reefs are really nice, Snapper Ledge and Sand Bottom Cave were my
favourites. If you want a real wreck there is always the Benwood - not much
to see shipwise but a very pleasant dive.

I dived with Horizon Divers in Key Largo who were very good and very
friendly. DIN valves don't exist so take your converter with you. Keep
your eyes peeled for the small stuff and the big stuff, we saw turtles,
sharks and loads of barracuda on the Speigel Grove.

CAS

Callum

Ah yes - I remember now - you were the one that did the Epcot Centre !

Thanks for your help guys.

Chrystianne

"CAS" <calumscottREMOVETHISBIT@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "Chris Bell" <posts@bubbling-under.com> wrote in message
> news:6d53f4b25583e97a1b0084a13ecf9cab.96046@mygate .mailgate.org...
> > "Chrystianne" <diver@nospamchrystianne.com> wrote in message
> > > Anyone been diving there ?
> >
> > I've dived out of Key Largo twice, more recently in March last year, see
> > http://www.bubbling-under.com/diving...orida2003.html
>
> I was there in October
> http://divesite.calumscott.me.uk/div....php?year=2003
>
> Photos are linked off the dive profiles.
>
> > And in 2002 drove north of Miami and dived a few sites up there
> > http://www.bubbling-under.com/diving...orida2002.html
> >
> > All the wrecks I have dived out there were artificial reefs which can be
> > a bit clinical, however the Speigel Grove is worth a visit if only for
> > it's size! Apart from that it's colourful reefs and drifts if that's
> > your
> > thing...
> >
> > Chris
>
> Agree on the Speigel Grove - do it if you can, it really is huge! Watch
for
> the currents though, there was a two metre standing wave over the wreck
when
> we dived it (although it was more like underwater rock climbing!).
>
> The reefs are really nice, Snapper Ledge and Sand Bottom Cave were my
> favourites. If you want a real wreck there is always the Benwood - not
much
> to see shipwise but a very pleasant dive.
>
> I dived with Horizon Divers in Key Largo who were very good and very
> friendly. DIN valves don't exist so take your converter with you. Keep
> your eyes peeled for the small stuff and the big stuff, we saw turtles,
> sharks and loads of barracuda on the Speigel Grove.
>
> CAS
>
>

"Chrystianne" <diver@nospamchrystianne.com> wrote in message
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> Callum
>
> Ah yes - I remember now - you were the one that did the Epcot Centre !
Ah yes you were that fool who got fleeced for the most expensive walk in a
pool is what she really meant

David


>
> Thanks for your help guys.
>
> Chrystianne
>

LOL !!!


"david" <im@fedup.com> wrote in message
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> "Chrystianne" <diver@nospamchrystianne.com> wrote in message
> newswQNc.1385$vF6.120@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net...
> > Callum
> >
> > Ah yes - I remember now - you were the one that did the Epcot Centre !
> Ah yes you were that fool who got fleeced for the most expensive walk in a
> pool is what she really meant
>
> David
>
>
> >
> > Thanks for your help guys.
> >
> > Chrystianne
> >
>
>

"david" <im@fedup.com> wrote in message
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> "Chrystianne" <diver@nospamchrystianne.com> wrote in message
> newswQNc.1385$vF6.120@newsfe6-gui.ntli.net...
> > Callum
> >
> > Ah yes - I remember now - you were the one that did the Epcot Centre !
> Ah yes you were that fool who got fleeced for the most expensive walk in a
> pool is what she really meant
>
> David
>

Quite wrong, I got fleeced for the most expensive swim in a pool. They gave
me flippers and a tank and hoses and stuff!

CAS

The Duane wreck is also a good dive down there. Molasses Reef is a great
2nd or 3rd dive of the day since it's pretty shallow and there's lots of
marine life since most of the Key Largo dive sites are within a protected
marine park. You can't go wrong with Key Largo. You will definitely see
different marine life than what you would see in say the Red Sea. And the
prices will be better in the Florida Keys compared to other Caribbean spots
too.

Clint
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