Cave Dive Florida

Cavern Tours are offered to certified recreational divers.

These guided tours are done under the following conditions:

• Within view of natural sunlight at all times during the dive.
• Maximum linear distance to the surface is 200 feet.
• Maximum depth is 100 feet.
• No restrictions can be swam through.
• No decompression dives.
• Minimum visibility must be 30 feet.
• Maximum of 4 divers per certified instructor.
• Minimum psi to begin the dive is 2000 psi.

• This program consists of a pre-dive briefing regarding the cavern zone & the rules we apply to cavern diving.
• No extensive equipment modifications need to be made since this is a "controlled" dive. Minor changes to weighting, configuration of alternate air source & snorkle removal may be done.
• Discussion & understanding of the use of a guideline is essential to the participating divers and will be a part of the pre-dive briefing as well as part of the actual dive.
• The guide will briefly review:
  • Buoyancy control.
  • Finning techniques.
  • Lights use & signalling.
  • Line referencing.

   

  Equipment Requirements

  • Same as for cavern course except no reel is required.
  • Mask, low volume preferred
  • Power fins with straps taped, spring straps preferred.
  • 72 cubic foot cylinder, minimum. Cylinder with dual valve orifice preferred.
  • Single hose regulator with octopus as alternate air source & an SPG.
  • Wet or dry suit.
  • BCD with power inflator.
  • Submersible dive tables or computer.
  • Knife or line cutter.
  • Slate & pencil.
  • Watch and depth gauge if no computer is being used.
  • Weight system (If needed) approved by the instructor.
  • 2 dive lights minimum.

   

Call Jim at 352-363-0013