Saturday May 24th First ORCA Dive Trip

**Cheekymonkey** · 05-01-2008, 02:26 PM

I am planning a diving trip on Saturday May 24th to Alexander Springs. We will meet at Alexander springs for 11am, Grill some burgers and dogs, and then go for a swim.

The dive is a shallow Dive, less than 30 feet deep. Lots of fish, sometimes some small gators to check out. Very clear water, sandy bottom and lots of fresh water plants to house young fish.

The spring is also a wonderful snorkeling experience since the shallow water is so clear. So I highly reccomend bringing your family to come for a nice swim. And Natalies favorite part is that there are warm showers for when you are done.

Cost to enter the park as a diver if i'm not mistaken $6 (you need to bring your c-card with you) and it is far less as a non diver.

I am planning on grilling some hamburgers and hot dogs, so I would appreciate it if everyone who is coming could RSVP to Josh(pedanpedan@gmail.com) and bring $3 for food if you would like to be apart of the grilling.

Let me know when you are coming, and how many family and friends you are going to bringing so I can go grocery shopping the night before. I will compile a list of people attending here.

More general park info can be found here http://www.tfn.net/Springs/Alexander.htm

**Bustmonkey** · 05-01-2008, 02:31 PM

Im very excited this is my favorite spring in the area. I can't wait for this sunday. I can show off all my pink gear.

**Cheekymonkey** · 05-01-2008, 03:14 PM

Total: 8 (5 divers)

Joshua Solomon
Cheekymonkey

Natalie Schneider
Bustmonkey

Leslie and Husband
1dolphin

Mitch and Laurie
Mitchreef

Bill Hamel
grammy hammy

Joanne and Son
Oceansave

**Vitamin-B** · 05-01-2008, 04:14 PM

sounds like a good time. wish i was a diver!
make sure to get a few pics of the overall trip...grilling, some smiling faces of the participants.

**1dolphin** · 05-01-2008, 05:22 PM

Yippee - I'll be there.

**daddyboricua** · 05-01-2008, 07:43 PM

i dont dive but i snorckle do you hae the address so i can mapquest how far is it .and if people can not dive can they go fishing .Let me know thanks.

**Cheekymonkey** · 05-01-2008, 08:29 PM

There is also fishing and canoing... I can't find an address on it but

Located in Ocala National Forrest.

From the town of Eustis take Hwy 19 north for about 11 miles. Then take S-445 N.E.for about 5 miles and look for the sign entrance on the left.

**Cheekymonkey** · 05-01-2008, 08:29 PM

There is also fishing and canoing... I can't find an address on it but

Located in Ocala National Forrest.

From the town of Eustis take Hwy 19 north for about 11 miles. Then take S-445 N.E.for about 5 miles and look for the sign entrance on the left.

I've been there about a dozen times if anyone wants to follow me they are welcome to

**oceansave** · 05-02-2008, 01:20 PM

Josh: do they rent equipment/tanks there?

thanks,
JoAnne

**1dolphin** · 05-02-2008, 01:38 PM

Hey JoAnne,

I don't think the springs rents gear, but there is a store on the way there that does: C&N Divers. They are located right on 441. You can check rental prices online - www.cndivers.com. I am planning on renting gear there beforehand, too.

See you there!

Leslie

**MitchReef** · 05-02-2008, 03:28 PM

I'm pretty sure Laurie and I will be there, but cannot commit quite yet....

Mitch

**Cheekymonkey** · 05-02-2008, 04:55 PM

They do not rent gear, but I can loan you a tank if you need it...

**oceansave** · 05-03-2008, 01:44 AM

thank you Leslie...and Josh.

Count me and my son Cameron in. It will be nice to meet you guys.

JoAnne

**oceansave** · 05-03-2008, 01:50 AM

Josh: Is it possible to get my son certified prior to the 24th? (he's 10) Where would you recommend? He's dove in the islands a few times, but never got his certification. (is "dove" a word ? LOL)

Thanks,
JoAnne

**Cheekymonkey** · 05-03-2008, 02:32 AM

Um it is, 10 is the cut off. I would recommend, scubaworld on route 50, or The Dive Station on Edgewater drive.

Keith at The Dive Station is an excellent instructor but I think he shy's away from teaching children that young in his opinion it is too young. But give both places a try, they both give great instruction.

**fragger** · 05-03-2008, 10:32 AM

Keith at The Dive Station is an excellent instructor but I think he shy's away from teaching children that young in his opinion it is too young.

Keith is a x navy seal and i think thats why he has strong opinions super nice guy and is an excellent instructor and has been teaching for a long time