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Troy Springs Sat 8/5
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Had a great time. Too bad no one else could make it. Perfect vis all the way down. IMO the best site for training. Even a notch above Blue Springs.
Just a note about the state park rules. You could ask 10 rangers and get 10 answers and even then the rules can be inconsistent from park to park and ranger to ranger. Apparently freedivers are becoming a little more than just a curiosity. The ranger told me that freedivers fall under the same rules as open water divers. Meaning no lights. This hasn't been an issue at any other site I've been too. Not really an issue at Troy anyways. I wonder if I presented my cavern card would they let me use a light.:ko
Just a note about the state park rules. You could ask 10 rangers and get 10 answers and even then the rules can be inconsistent from park to park and ranger to ranger. Apparently freedivers are becoming a little more than just a curiosity. The ranger told me that freedivers fall under the same rules as open water divers. Meaning no lights. This hasn't been an issue at any other site I've been too. Not really an issue at Troy anyways. I wonder if I presented my cavern card would they let me use a light.:ko
Little River is a beautiful spring, but you are immediately in an overhead environment (similar to Ginnie Springs, but less crowded and, I think, more interesting). It does seem Orange Grove Sink is more often than not covered with duckweed, but "most" of the time it is surprisingly clear underneath.
Went to Blue Springs (Volusia county) yesterday, but it was overrun with scuba divers and so I left after a few dives. I'm actually heading back now and hopefully will have more success.
Thanks!
Went to Blue Springs (Volusia county) yesterday, but it was overrun with scuba divers and so I left after a few dives. I'm actually heading back now and hopefully will have more success.
Thanks!
Jeff,
Troy Springs is now a State Park - it opened as such about 1 1/2 - 2 years ago (no longer need a boat to access). I agree with keeping the light under the radar - I would hate to see Blue Springs start enforcing a no light rule (although it is currently explicitly allowed by the rangers).
Scott
Troy Springs is now a State Park - it opened as such about 1 1/2 - 2 years ago (no longer need a boat to access). I agree with keeping the light under the radar - I would hate to see Blue Springs start enforcing a no light rule (although it is currently explicitly allowed by the rangers).
Scott
Don't worry. I have not intention of stirring the pot. It's nice being part of a sport without all the rules and reg's taking the fun out of it. I definitely try to keep below the radar.
The ranger went on a bit about some of these guys actually swimming in the cave. I stayed silent at that point.
The ranger went on a bit about some of these guys actually swimming in the cave. I stayed silent at that point.
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I was at Ichetucknee River a month ago, did a dive at blue hole and snorkeling the whole section of the river.. What I did notice is, even though forbiden to bring any drink and food, seen a lot of people having their drinks. :rcard Luckily they forgot to bring their music 