Here we are!! Summer is here.

We have charters running everyday!!!
Wreck trips, Spear trips, Night dives,and More!!
July 3rd we have a blood drive here at the shop.
Classes still have a few spots left if you have a friend that needs to get certified let them know NOW IS THE TIME!!!
June 19th there will be a benefit at Beef's here on kings For a friend of the shop. He is a 15YO kid that is having open heart surgery. Stop by the shop for details.
The Gulf is now 80 degrees and NO OIL here so get out while you can.

Think warm thoughts

Then Water is warming up slowly but surely and divers are getting out in it these days. We have gotten reports from the gulf that the vis is 15-20 ft and the water is warming up into the 60's. Also the reports are Grouper are in @ 60fsw and people are picking up slipper lobster as well. The Lobster season ends April 1st but grouper season opens in the gulf so get out and have fun.

Now is the time!!!!

If you or anyone you know has ever thought about getting certified to Scuba Dive the time is now! Brandon Scuba Quest is having half off of lessons the total will be $175!! That includes books, tuition, boat dives, c-card and more. This is only available on March 6th from 9am-6pm!! Please share this with your friends.

When your a celebrity!!!

Everybody loves celebrities!!! Until you spend some time with one and realize they are not a cool as you wanted them to be. I have met my share of celebrities over the years especially being in Hollywood for a few years. But I am here to tell you about one I met that was well how do I put it? Wonderful! I usually dont get to star stuck but I have to admit at a banquet this weekend I was like a little kid I ask a few people to introduce me. I am not shy so why not introduce myself? What? talk? ME? I got nervous but thanks to a friend she just simply asked " Ms Perry would you take a picture with this gentleman"? What you cant just ask someone. What? she will? OK Smile! ok she is shaking my hand and I just got a picture!!!!! All I could say was "Thank you" I was like Ralphy in a Christmas Story when he finally got his chance to talk to Santa. But I forgot to snap out of it like he did. But I got a picture. :)


So who is Zale Parry? Just check this out http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0663703/
Also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zale_Parry

Dive Site Review- Devils Den

"On a cold winter morning you can see steam, like smoke, rising from the chimney. Thus, the early settlers gave the name Devil's Den. Crystal clear water, year round 72 degree temperatures, ancient rock formations with stalactites, fossil beds, and much more. Devil's Den is truly a natural wonder. Bring the family and enjoy a day of fun and relaxation at Devil's Den. All divers must be Open Water certified, sign release, have proper training, and follow rules and regulations." That is the description on the web site http://www.devilsden.com/ and let me tell you with 38 degree temps and rain I could see the "smoke" bellowing out of the chimney as we pulled up. so why dive Devils Den? it is like stepping back in time. The formations of rocks and fossils inside make it a most do on your list of dives to-do in Florida. This site is a 1 for ease of dive and a 4 for the cool factor. Take a light to look in the cracks and watch out I hear there is a grim reaper and scull down there!! :)

So What's it like???

What is it like to be underwater? Well hmmm. That is a hard one it is indescribable you are experiencing all of your sensations at once seeing, feeling, hearing, tasting, and smelling. It is an experience you will never forget, an experience you will get hooked on. Trust me. :)

Scuba Certified?

So you got certified to Scuba Dive but then what did you do? If you stopped there and are not actively diving, Why did you get certified in the first place? What was the point? Why did you spend all that time, energy, effort, and money? Is it something you just wanted to do once? I don’t get it. But I have an answer on how you can get back into it. Take more classes!!! That’s right if you keep taking classes you will keep diving. Advanced Class requires six dives so that is a great place to start. There are other classes you can take to get you out there too Rescue, Photo, and Hunting/Collecting are just a few. So get out there and Scuba Dive.