What we’re about
We are active participants that attend our frequently scheduled events. We enjoy meeting new people and we enjoy looking after each other to achieve our goal of having safe, awesome, exciting and fun dives!
We are proud to be members and look forward to sharing the generous amenities and opportunities that we offer. We welcome scuba divers and snorkelers of all levels (Beginner, Open Water Diver, Advanced, Rescue, Divemaster, Master Scuba Diver, Instructor, MSDT, etc...) and offer many affordable diver certifications.
Those of you that know us, know that, there isn't much that will keep us from diving. That's what this group is about, along with the benefits of creating friendships and having fun!
Check out these links for the latest diving and weather conditions:
http://bocasurfcam.com
https://www.discoverlbts.com/live-beach-webcam
NEW Reef Mitigation Project:
Artificial Reef
New video 9/9/23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5DqXThaBcw
TV shows and videos about us:
Biorock:
https://vimeo.com/48039489
Dive Fort Lauderdale: (Brad and Brian Commercial)
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ScubaNation Episode:
Elation With The Nation: (Beach Diving in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and The Copenhagen Wreck)
Beach Diving/Copenhagen Wreck
Bugfest 2015: (Steve Gagas Interview)
Hall of Fame Kayak Dive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hipMcP6VFk
Buggin Out: (LBTS Lobster Mini-Season and BugFest)
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ScubaNation Episode:
Dive To The Future: (Lauderdale-By-The-Sea: Anglins Pier Reef, Guy Harvey Wreck and the Copenhagen Bow)
Copenhagen Bow
We teach QUALITY "PADI" INSTRUCTION that allows our graduates to go diving safely and confidently.
We are very proud of our graduates.
There are a lot of dive experts in this group. Let's make you one of them.
Email Contact us or call (954) 616-5909 regarding any interest in diving lessons or BLU3 Guided Tours.
DISCLAIMER: By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Check Out New Video!!! Dive The Reef Mitigation Project!!! (Artificial Reef)Gold Coast Scuba/Live Blue, Inc, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
Check out this New Dive Site!!!
About 1 1/3 Pier lengths out, just North of El Prado Park!
Park at the Washingtonia Avenue Portal
(2 blocks North of Anglin's Pier)Although this project has only been underwater a few months, fish are swarming all around it!
🐠🦈🐢🦑
Go just East of it and find a huge Staghorn Coral Reef!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDWGemuv6Uw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqirmzXIcOw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PfNA9zeXoU
New video 9/9/23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5DqXThaBcw
Now there are around 2400 Large Bricks running for about 2 blocks, going North!When the project gets completed in the spring, there are supposed to be 4000 bricks!!! (about 2 blocks worth)
Please post your pics, so we can track the progress of this amazing project!
Best if a 2' chop or less:
https://magicseaweed.com/Fort-Lauderdale-Surf-Report/837/24 hour rentals:
http://goldcoastscuba.net/rentals/Please note that meetup automatically puts me on
everything I schedule, but I'm probably not going.
Please call me to check. - Morning Beach Dive - Lauderdale-By-The-Sea !!!Gold Coast Scuba/Live Blue, Inc, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
Beach Cam
https://windjammerresort.com/webcamCommercial and TV Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_n-KtRknFg&t=614s
Lauderdale by the Sea has an amazing reef.
The best part about it is that it is about 100 yards from shore so there is no big surface swim.
This dive is all in 12 to 20 feet of water so it is great for beginners
or people who need a bit of confidence building.
You can also swim out further to the drop-off if you'd like, 25' deep.
RENTAL GEAR is AVAILABLE for 24 hours!
http://goldcoastscuba.net/rentals/The store opens at 10 am on weekdays. 8am on weekends.
259 Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea🐢 Dive safely, enjoy life and have fun !
Please let me know, if this time is okay, or if you would like me to change it, or schedule another one. (954)616-5909 (Steve)
Please note that meetup automatically puts me (Steve) on events that I schedule. I will not be doing these beach dives. I typically dive Wednesday mornings from a boat, if you would like to join me. Thanks!
- Snorkeling Tour with a Professional Guide!Gold Coast Scuba, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL$40.00
Join us for our guided snorkeling tour.
The first reef is 80 yards from shore and our Professional PADI Divemaster or Instructor will be your guide. Our trip is a shore entry and it is a short walk (3 blocks) to the beach.
You must be a good swimmer.
Age requirements: 10 years old minimum.
(Note: 2 hour max meter, can not reload) When you first arrive at Gold Coast Scuba, just put 50 cents in the meter and come inside to do paperwork and get fitted for gear. Put more money in the meter (or use phone app) before walking to the ocean.
Please be sure to have a credit card and Drivers' license on you.
You will also need a bathing suit, towel and sandals.
This tour is usually $40.00 plus rentals, unless other arrangements are made.
Rental gear: http://goldcoastscuba.net/rentals/
You will be in the water for an hour.Check out the video: (Even though divers are shown, it is the same site that we go snorkeling at)
https://vimeo.com/48039489TV Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_n-KtRknFg&t=614sLets have some fun!
Weather permitting (less than 2' chop):
https://magicseaweed.com/Fort-Lauderdale-Surf-Report/837/Beach Cam:
https://windjammerresort.com/webcam - Snorkeling Tour with a Professional Guide!Gold Coast Scuba, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL$40.00
Join us for our guided snorkeling tour.
The first reef is 80 yards from shore and our Professional PADI Divemaster or Instructor will be your guide. Our trip is a shore entry and it is a short walk (3 blocks) to the beach.
You must be a good swimmer.
Age requirements: 10 years old minimum.
(Note: 2 hour max meter, can not reload) When you first arrive at Gold Coast Scuba, just put 50 cents in the meter and come inside to do paperwork and get fitted for gear. Put more money in the meter (or use phone app) before walking to the ocean.
Please be sure to have a credit card and Drivers' license on you.
You will also need a bathing suit, towel and sandals.
This tour is usually $40.00 plus rentals, unless other arrangements are made.
Rental gear: http://goldcoastscuba.net/rentals/
You will be in the water for an hour.Check out the video: (Even though divers are shown, it is the same site that we go snorkeling at)
https://vimeo.com/48039489TV Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_n-KtRknFg&t=614sLets have some fun!
Weather permitting (less than 2' chop):
https://magicseaweed.com/Fort-Lauderdale-Surf-Report/837/Beach Cam:
https://windjammerresort.com/webcam
