Looking for Freedivers

[Dive Ranger]

Hello All,

I'm fairly new to this board, and I'm glad to see that the traffic on this freediving page has picked up. I learned to spearfish in Hawaii (was stationed out there--25th ID), and have no interest in scuba.

My only problem is that in Hawaii I was able to get in the water and see fish within 30 feet of the beach. Around here, I'm stumped as to how to get some action without a boat. Hopefully I'm wrong and someone can educate me.

I live in Orlando and travel quite a bit, so I can hit either coast if that's what it takes.

At any rate, it's nice to know that freedivers are in the area, and I look forward to trading tales sometime soon.

Taylor

[RabiSpear]

Taylor,
Good to see another freediver. My cousin lives in Orlando and we hit the East Coast pretty hard. I'll give you a call somethime when we leave out of there. Are you out of the Army now? The only thing that I know in Orlando is the 143rd TRANSCOM, if you are there it sucks to be you. I am stationed with ARCENT in ATL right now, but I get out next spring.

[Dive Ranger]

Thanks for the reply, RD, and I'd love to hear from you guys when you're heading to the East Coast.

I'm out of the Army now, and transcom was never a possibility for me to begin with.

[kabo123]

hello there

if you dont mind heading this far south you can check out palm beach freedivers websight. If you join our club it can put you intouch with several people to dive with on any given weekend.

we are haveing a small tournament tommorow, but feel free to contact me with any questions.

kevin scalabrin

[Dive Ranger]

Kevin,

Thanks for the info. I don't mind making the drive at all if it means that I can get in the water and see fish. I checked the website, and it looks pretty cool.

Couple of questions--1. is the tournament on for this weekend? 2. are there any open slots if it's still on?

Taylor

[DISKSKO]

I also live in Orlando and freedive the FL west coast (Clearwater to Crystal River). Will let you know when I go out next...

[Dive Ranger]

Ben,

Thanks for the help. I have a small boat that probably wouldn't handle any offshore duties, but I offer it just the same. Of course, I'll pitch in on gas, fish cleanin', boat washin', beer money, or whatever it takes.

Take care.

[maddog]

Hey Ranger,Welcome to hell.There are very few areas close by to freedive, but manny to scuba dive within easy reach.
The frustration is that, the areas exist, but vis only coperates several times each year!
Closest spot I can think of is south Cocoa near Patric AFB on a clear day th rocks off the beach may work
Try Wabasso,or select beach spots off MELB. BEACH
Ask board member Inlet he surfs that area

[blueh2oboy]

Send me a PM with your guys Phone #'s. I just got back to the states today and will be able to start diving a week from today as much as possible when the conditions permit. Any day of the week. So if you are interested I'll keep your #'s and give you a call. WE hit the East coast from JAx to Stuart and Gulf Coast too, boat is in O-town. As long as Rabideath quits putting his boat up for auction we'll have boats on both coasts. Dive Free, Dive Deep, and kill everything

[RabiSpear]

Hey Cam,
Good to have you back. Pull in today? Give me a call when your cell is back on-line. What's the plan for next week. Big Boat or Greg's? I'm coming in Friday night and am off Monday as well, so mass killing will insue. Have to show you my new gun. Very Sweet.

PS- When do you pay off?

[MR-L-diver]

freedive or tanks ................hell I just want in the water