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In 1985, a Navy hovercraft that measured 100 feet fell apart. The twin aluminum pontoons still stand 10 feet off the ocean floor and are in excellent condition. The hovercraft is quite unusual and would not be considered a dive site unless it was so close to Black Bart. You can still swim laps and glide up and down the stairs.
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Its unique structure makes it stand out. The wheelhouse can be inspected by divers from 40' below. The deck is located at about 66 feet below the ground and offers access to the cargo hold. The ship's toilet (head) is located outside the wreck, on the sand with a cheerful skull. The nearby Warsaw Reef is home to plenty of marine life.
Our threshold for offshore diving is more than 8 miles from St Andrew’s Pass. Due to the depths and the open water, these sites require advanced certification, and nitrox cert would be a good idea. Due to the distances involved, these trips don’t run every day. You’ll want to check with the dive shop to see when the next trip is running, or plan a trip with your well-qualified friends, and they might be able to put one on the schedule for you.
If you are a snorkeler and want to learn more, our scuba dive classes are the right choice. Our Discover Scuba class can be used by anyone who is just starting out in scuba diving. You are the best time to learn how to scuba dive, and begin a new adventure. We also offer lifetime certifications if you have a passion for scuba diving. The first level of your dive training includes 3 days of underwater training and some eLearning.
She is a three-story vessel, with incredible amounts of marine life already living there. As of our last visit, you could still spot the "Happy Holidays", unidentified townsfolk on her deck for all cars passing by the bridge.
Never hold your breath
As every good entry-level dive student knows, this is the most important rule of scuba. And for good reason — breath holding underwater can result in serious injury and even death. In accordance with Boyle's law, the air in a diver's lungs expands during ascent and contracts during descent.
As you become a qualified scuba diver, you learn the basics of an essential scuba system. A cylinder, weights, an exposure suit, regulators, BCD gauge and timing device, mask and fins are the bare essentials.