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The SS Tarpon is a historical shipwreck. In 1937, she sank and claimed the lives of 18 crewmembers, including Willis G. Barrow (captain). Adley Baker, one of the crew members, was able to swim 9 miles in gale-force wind to reach shore. It was a 25-hour marathon, but Adley Baker lived to tell it all.

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Our definitions of inshore diving are less than 8miles from St Andrew's Pass. These dives are safe for open water divers. Red Sea is a historic wreck of an E. E. Simpson Tug and a 125ft tugboat that were installed in 2009. Stage 2 is a Navy platform that was destroyed in 1984. FontainebleauBoxcars are two boxcars, with associated reef material. There's also a pair Voodoo-jets anchored in Seltzer. Below is the table with bottom depths for all inshore dive sites on Panama City Beach.

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Beginner Scuba

Beginner Scuba






Our extensive inventory of quality brand-name equipment is available for customers to rent or buy for their diving adventures. Every rental equipment is thoroughly cleaned and inspected before being returned.

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St. Andrews State Park's jetties offer some of the best beach diving on the Emerald Coast. The channel side of St. Andrews State Park's west jetty is 70 feet deep in some spots. The rocks are home to a variety sea life including red snapper, redfish and grouper. It doesn't get better if you dive just in time to catch the incoming tide.

Is scuba diving expensive hobby

Is scuba diving expensive hobby




SCUBA diving offers a unique experience. We are excited to share our enthusiasm with you. We offer SCUBA classes through NAUI. Courses can be tailored to meet your specific needs. We offer Instructor-level classes as well as entry-level classes. We are passionate about diving, and look forward to helping you start on an unforgettable journey.

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St. Andrews State Park offers the best beach diving along the Emerald Coast. The channel side of the west jetties has a depth of 70 feet. In spots, the rocks also attract and keep a variety of sea creatures, such as octopus and red snapper. The best part about diving is when you catch an incoming tide.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.