Ready for the Spiegel (from left) Bruce Garber, Roger Bach, Leah Bamford, Jean Gruss, Rudy Lopez, Juan Merino, Fabian Lago.

Reef Report

Sunday, August 13th
Spiegel Grove Wreck dive with Horizon Divers

Seven Active Divers double-dipped the Spiegel Grove with Horizon Divers.

Dive #1 Spiegel Grove- Seas 3-4 feet, depth 100 ft, vis 60 feet, water 86 degrees, medium to strong current. Moored on Buoy #6 the divers descended until the massive structure of the Spiegel Grove appeared. As they traversed the wreck, they took in the American flag dancing in the current with a resident barracuda stationed below it in the wheelhouse. The stars of the show, however, were the reef sharks that patrolled the ship. A great experience for all the divers who had a chance to see Caribbean reef sharks, grouper, jacks, large permit, barracuda, and many other species that call the Spiegel Grove home.

Dive #2 Spiegel Grove- Seas 3-4 feet, depth 100 ft, vis 60 feet, water 86 degrees, medium to strong current. After their surface interval, the divers were ready for round two. Both groups headed into the wreck, starting with a clear swim-through, the divers got to travel through a hallway of the ship, popping out on the opposite side and being greeted by the passing reef shark. Similar to the first dip, sightings included groupers, jacks, large permit, barracuda, and a couple of Caribbean reef sharks.

-- Active Divers Safety Officer Rodolfo Lopez

Beautiful images on the Spiegel Grove dive. Photos by Safety Officer Rodolfo Lopez.

SAVE THE DATES IN 2024 FOR INTERNATIONAL DIVING!

By popular demand, next summer, Active Divers has chosen to go back to two of the best dive locations in the entire Caribbean. Save the date for a return to Little Cayman Beach Resort July 20-27, 2024, and a trip to Bonaire September 21-28, 2024, revised date. Details with complete information will be posted on the Active Divers website this fall once rates are available.

Also, looking for a single male and single female for the upcoming 12/9-12/16 Christmas dive cruise. If interested please e-mail Daryl Johnson at diverdaryl@bellsouth.net.

Lastly, the latest international club adventure has just successfully concluded. Click here for a complete Bahamas Getaway trip report.

Let's Go Diving! Book Your Favorites Before They Fill Up!

FULL doesn't always mean full.
When our dives fill up the original number of spaces booked, we can always ask for more space from the dive shop. And when the boats are at capacity you can always ask to be put on the waitlist. We always have cancellations, so many of our members on the waitlist get on the dive, sometimes the night before or the morning of the dive. So don't miss out. If you're favorite dive says full, just ask to be put on the waitlist by contacting Rachel at 786-316-9852 or simply reply to this email. Waitlisted spots are filled on a first come first served basis so do it soon! See you on the boat!

Saturday, August 19
Pompano Copenhagen/ Nursery with South Florida Diving HQ

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Check out the wreck anchor and monument at this dive site teeming with fish.

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COMING SOON!
ISLAMORADA * LOOE KEY * KEY WEST
AUGUST 25 - 27

Make plans now for the best dive weekend of the season. We'll be diving Islamorada on August 25, staying over two nights at the Looe Key Reef Resort, diving Looe Key on August 26 and the Vandenburg Wreck in Key West on August 27. There will be an optional visit to The Turtle Hospital in Marathon on Saturday morning. It's a weekend not to be missed. Book dives now with us, lodging on your own.

Friday, August 25
Islamorada with Key Dives

DIVE FULL! Please contact Rachel at 786-316-9852 or reply to this email to be added to the waitlist.

Always one of the club's most popular dives and first of three stops for the long weekend in the keys event.

Saturday, August 26
Looe Key with Looe Key Reef Resort

DIVE FULL! Please contact Rachel at 786-316-9852 or reply to this email to be added to the waitlist.

Dive eat and stay in Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary. This is the second stop of the annual lower keys dive weekend. Enjoy the warm waters and beautiful marine life, capping it off with a visit to the always popular on-site Tiki Bar offering live entertainment nightly.

Sunday, August 27
Vandenburg- Key West with Lost Reef Adventures- ADVANCED

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Can't miss wreck. This majestic and well preserved 522 ft long ship served as a troop transport and missile tracking ship.

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Saturday, September 2
Pompano Reef Drift with South Florida Diving HQ- ADVANCED

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Enjoy plentiful marine life on this relaxing drift dive.

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Saturday, September 2, 5:00 PM Check-in
Okinawa Dusk/Night with South Florida Diving HQ- ADVANCED

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Sunday, September 10
Tavernier with Conch Republic Divers

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Easy diving with abundant marine life.

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Saturday, September 16
Spiegel Grove Wreck with Horizon Divers - ADVANCED

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Key Largo's epic large wreck, not to be missed.

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Sunday, September 24
Tavernier with Florida Keys Dive Center

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Always a popular dive that rarely disappoints..

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