Re: ? on Florida diving

The vis is not the greatest. Eastern (non-gulf) is much better. The
further south the better for shore diving. Lauderdale-by-the-sea is
probably the best but it's about 7 hours from the panhandle.


BosquePhantom wrote:
> After an absence of several years, my wife and I want to return to scuba
> diving. We live in Waco, Texas and there is no decent diving within
> light years of this place.
>
> We have (in the distant past) been to Grand Cayman and Cozumel. This
> time we would like to be able to drive to a location.
>
> I am looking for any comments, either positive or negative, about the
> Florida pan handle. Specifically, the Destin area. We realize this is
> not a first class scuba destination but are hoping that it may be fine
> for our return.
>
> I get sea sick easily. Are there any places in that area which allow
> shore diving? If Destin is just a bum destination for scuba, can anyone
> offer any suggestions for the nearest location in Florida that might
> have better diving?
>
> Thanks in advance for any comments.