There can be 100 reasons why we don’t do something we love as often as we want. Like scuba diving, especially in a year like the past one.
Maybe it’s too far to get to the water. Maybe you didn’t get the time off work or school to go closer to the water. Or you went somewhere that diving was possible but didn’t pack your gear. Or had all that but the weather wasn’t right: too wavy, too cold. Maybe your partner/kid/friend didn’t want to go with you.
We get it. All valid and very legitimate reasons why you might not have gone diving (or snorkeling) in a good long while.
And I’m sure you will agree that none of these would be valid or legitimate reasons why First Mate Jill… resident of Key Largo Florida… PADI divemaster…. co-owner of a private scuba charter boat berthed in the water 2 blocks from her house had not been diving in 2021 until last Thursday!
What happened on Thursday was a charter customer postponed on a day that looked terrific for diving. So instead of trying to book another guest we took our awesome divemasters Stephanie and Megan, Megan’s friend Chelle, and our marina BFF Capt Spurgeon (who’s been superbusy running his own amazing charter Nautical Quest Adventures) out for a fun dive.
Finally my chance! Visions of a magical zen dive danced before my eyes…. Onto the boat went my trusty BCD and dive computer, along with a wetsuit I bought in December but haven’t dived in.
In reality it was a typical check dive: I got reacquainted with all my gear and found a few things to adjust before doing anything more challenging. Like my mask didn’t make it on the boat so I had to grab a spare which was a little pinchy. And as soon as I got under water, I realized that all the weights were bunched to one side of my old school weight belt. Let’s just say that compromised my bouyancy.
So that first dive was good but not awesome. Not zen. And not magical, except for the last 5 minutes when a squad of 15 spotted eagle rays circled us few times.
The reality is that lots of us go through this when we go diving again after a break. A little bit of anxiety, maybe a touch of frustration. It’s supposed to be more fun than this!
And it is. Just 2 days later, we snuck back out for another fun dive and everything was perfect. Got the weight sorted out, remembered my good mask and ditched the wetsuit for a thermal top over my comfy leggings.
We dropped in off the #4 ball at the Elbow Reef to perfect zen. A truly relaxing fun dive with every fin kick elegantly propelling my perfectly balanced body forward to more fish, more coral and sponges. The spotted eagle rays even came back!
Wish we could have skipped the first dive and gone straight to the second but it doesn’t often work that way. And that’s why we’re here with all the time in the world when you’re ready get back underwater!
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– Theresa N.Oh my gosh! What a perfect day for a very very special occasion…a surprise, underwater proposal. They showed us a beautiful, private dive spot and made sure that the proposal went off without a hitch. The videos are perfect. Jill, Glen, and Stephanie, thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
– Em S.What an awesome time!!!! Every year for my birthday, I look for different things to do with my friends. This year, it was a sunset cruise, which far surpasses a dinner at yet another restaurant. … A plus is their actual head (toilet) aboard. Their cat is a perfect size for 6 passengers. It is well appointed, spotless and very stable. Highest praise for Jill, Glenn and Suzy!
– VijaiOMG. To be honest I booked this charter because the boat had a full functional bathroom. Luckily, I never needed it. … The boat was beautiful and immaculate. The little detail that was actually quite useful and made us all very comfortable was the fresh water shower after each dive. We got back to the dock feeling refreshed and not sticky and gross. Jill was responsive in following up with my initial inquiry and follow up confirmations etc. the dive sites were quite impressive. Overall an amazing experience and won’t be our last.
– Lance HLucky Fish Scuba is a top notch diving operation, very professional, and so much fun! Glenn & Jill made had everything prepared and ready when we arrived. Once we arrived at the dive spot, they were very helpful explaining where we would go, what we would see, and then proceeded to guide us through the dive. Since this was our first time diving in Key Largo, having a dive master guide us was very comforting. In between dives, they provided drinks and snacks. The boat is perfect for small groups and very comfy and it has a head if needed. In addition, Jill provided us with a short video of our dive a few days later. We loved it! This biz is a gem amongst all other dive operations in the Keys. You will not be disappointed booking here. We can’t wait to go back!
– Jose B.Lucky Fish Scuba is where you need to go in Key Largo! Both Glenn and Jill are extremely professional, courteous, and fun. They will keep you laughing throughout the trip while always being very attentive to your needs. The boat is super comfortable and they are able to make a customized plan according to what you want.
– Heather PHIGHLY recommend. 5 stars isn’t enough Took my 11 year old daughter diving. Jill and Glen are amazing- a hidden gem. They are extremely personable, the boat is phenomenal, and the level of customer service is top notch. Worth every penny. They will be my go to scuba diving resource from now on. And they are super kid friendly Thanks Jill and Glen we had an amazing time.
– David TWorth every penny. Great tour and super friendly and knew all the right dive spots. Look no further. Also took amazing photos for us.
– Linda KInclement weather in Marathon Key did us a great favor. Our trip with Lucky Fish Scuba in Key Largo surpassed anything we could have imagined…