Come dive in Pompano Beach!

A staff favorite, the SS Copenhagen was a steamer 325' long with a beam of 47' that ran aground along the eastern side of the Pompano Drop Off. While some of the wreckage is buried and broken up you can still make out many features of the wreck. It is nostalgic diving a wreck site over a hundred years old. Usually you see large schools of bait fish being chased by the rest of the food chain. The max depth on this wreck is 30 feet (10 meters).

The second dive takes on the Nursery reef. It is named the "Nursery" after the family of nurse sharks that reside here. There is good habitat here, with large under cut ledges. The sharks are used to divers and usually swim around under the boat. The max depth on this reef is 30 feet (10 meters).

For

• Open Water Divers and above

Duration

• 4 hours approximately

Gear needs

Certified divers need BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit, Mask/Snorkel/Fins, Tanks. Dive computers recommended. Rental gear available.

Boat amenities

Rinse cooler for camera equipment, fresh water shower, dive ladder, head (marine toilet). Boat is equipped with safety equipment such as oxygen, first aid, life vests, fire extinguishers, VHF radio, and E-PIRB. All captains are licensed by United States Coast Guard.

What to bring

Bathing suit, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, face mask, refreshments, snacks, and personal items.

Sunscreen

Please use a waterproof, environmentally friendly sunscreen and apply it prior to arriving to increase its effectiveness and to reduce the amount of unabsorbed sunscreen ending up in the ocean. Reapply as needed throughout the day.

Certification cards

Certified divers will be required to provide proof of scuba certification in order to dive. If you have misplaced your card, please contact us as soon as possible to give us time to try and verify your certification for you.

Seasickness medication

While South Florida usually has calmer seas than most places in the world, we recommend considering sea sickness medication and consulting with your physician as needed.

Gratuity

• Tip your instructors and guides personally, as they do not share in anything given to the boat crew. If you feel your instructor did an excellent job, it is suggested that you tip 18-25% of your course/trip fee.

• Tip the boat crew at least $5-$10 per tank. Generally there will be a tip jar on the boat. The crew splits the tips at the end of the day.

Remember that tips are never expected but always appreciated. No cash? No problem! Most Instructors/Dive Masters have Venmo or Zelle accounts.