We are keeping in our thoughts all of our members on the West Coast and everywhere else in Florida who are impacted by Hurricane Milton. Please take care and stay safe!!

Join us for our Season Closer Picnic on November 2!

On Saturday November 2, we will gather at the Blue Heron Bridge at Phil Foster Park at 900 Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach, FL 33404 for our annual season closer picnic, BBQ, Swap Meet and Raffle to celebrate another fantastic year of diving together. We will meet for diving at 8:00 a.m. and have the BBQ at noon. This event is open to all Active Divers Association members, prospective members, family, and friends. New members to the club can join at the $49 early bird rate.

Members are encouraged to bring a dish, snacks or soft drinks to share. Please be advised that no alcoholic beverages are allowed at the park. Please RSVP to John Davis by email at johncdavisauthor@gmail.com and let him know what you plan to bring for the potluck. Deadline to RSVP is October 30.

We will dive the Blue Heron Bridge, named the Best Shore Dive in the US. Our Safety Officers will lead the shore dive in groups to the best sites at the bridge. Bring all your own gear, tank, weights and a dive flag if you have one. If you need to rent a tank or any other gear, stop by Force E at 155 Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach, FL 33404 on your way to the park. The park has picnic tables, bathroom, and outdoor showers. Look for us under the covered pavilions on the west side of the park.

Bring your gently used dive gear for sale or swap at our annual swap meet!! Please note: No warranty is implied or expressed for equipment acquired at this event. The Active Divers Association is not responsible for the safety of functioning of any equipment purchased or acquired during this event.

Get your shirts at the picnic! We have placed an additional order of rash guard shirts that will be available for purchase at the picnic for $25. They are available in Women’s and Men’s sizing from S to XL. Get yours before they’re gone!

We look forward to seeing you there!
 

Beautiful Elkhorn coral adorning the reef. Photo by Active Diver and Safety Officer Rudy Lopez. 
Reef Report
Key Largo with Rainbow Reef
Saturday, October 5th

Dive 1: Snappers Ledge
Wind 9-kts, Seas 2-3', Depth 30’, water temp 85F, vis 25’, Current slight to none. As the group descended into the water, we were instantly surrounded by massive schools of snappers, living up to the site’s name. But the excitement didn’t stop there! We encountered a stunning array of reef residents—like a sneaky scorpion fish that flashed its vibrant fins, a massive green moray lurking in the shadows, a few playful crabs, and lobsters galore who seemed to know they were in a safe haven. And the best surprise? A beautiful patch of staghorn coral, a rare and hopeful sight in today’s oceans!

Dive 2: Pickles Reef
Wind 9-kts, Seas 2-3', Depth 30’, water temp 85F, vis 25’, Current slight.  As the boat cruised from Snapper's Ledge to Pickles Reef, our next dive spot, the excitement kicked up a notch! A playful pod of dolphins suddenly appeared, riding the waves alongside the starboard side of the vessel, putting on an incredible show. When the group finally reached Pickles Reef, the underwater adventure continued! Divers explored a vibrant scene filled with marine life—crabs, snappers, angel fish, and damsel fish—all thriving among the vast field of shipwreck debris from vessels that once sailed these waters. We weaved through channels between reef mounds, discovering the inhabitants of this underwater playground!

-- Active Divers Safety Officer Rodolfo Lopez
Photos by Active Diver and Safety Officer Rudy Lopez.

International Travel News
 
The club's latest Bonaire international dive trip recently concluded to everyone's delight. To find out more about this great trip and take a look at a video showing the unique gigantic bait ball experienced by the group click here.
 
Don't miss out on next year's trips. The first international trip of the 2025 season is ready for booking! It will take place on the island of Dominica from 6/21/25-6/28/25. For full trip details and booking information please click here. 
 

I.CARE Coral Planting Experience October 12 - Book Now!
 
Join CNN Hero Mike Goldberg, owner of Key Dives, for our annual Active Divers coral restoration experience. Active Divers will gather in Islamorada at Key Dives for the I.CARE coral planting experience. Divers meet at 8:30 a.m. for a corral workshop in which participants will learn about the history of our reef, coral morphology, the science of our corals and hands-on demonstration on how to plant coral on the reef. After a lunch break, we will make two dives planting coral out on the reefs. Don't miss this fun and rewarding experience. Sign up on the Dive Schedule page. For more information about this event please reach out to our Conservation Chair Lisa Littleton at 740-503-9589 or email Lisa@UnicornsTravel.com. 

Let's Go Diving! Book Your Favorites Before They Fill Up
Saturday, October 12
Coral Planting Experience with Key Dives

Help restore our reefs in this full day experience including classroom learning about coral restoration followed by two dives outplanting corals on the reefs. 
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Sunday, October 13
Boynton with Loggerhead Charters - ADVANCED, 7:30 AM Check-In

How would you like to experience the best diving in South Florida? Healthy ledges with abundant corals teeming with life including sharks, turtles, eels and rays! 
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Saturday, October 19
Miami Wrecks- ADVANCED, 7:30 AM Check-In.

Let's go see the Army Tanks and Miss Karline. Always a favorite - sunken military hardware with abundant marine life. 
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Saturday, October 26
Spiegel Grove Wreck with Horizon Divers- ADVANCED. 

Last scheduled boat dive of the season fittingly taking place at this epic Key Largo wreck. You can see Big Billy, Snoopy and ample marine life. 
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Saturday, November 2
Season Closer Picnic & Dive at the Blue Heron Bridge, 8:00 AM Check In for the dive. Get there early to park. 

Join us at the annual end of season event at the Blue Heron Bridge. There will be a free BBQ, free diving and a free raffle for all attendees. Meet at 8:00 AM to dive, with the BBQ beginning at noon. This event is FREE, but please RSVP to John Davis via e-mail at johncdavisauthor@gmail.com if you plan to attend. 
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