SFDI, 50 years
SFDI - South Florida Divers
Scuba Diving Club
John Chatterton
Monthly Meeting: October 7th, 2026, John Chatterton
WRECK DIVER EXTRAORDINAIRE
Speaker: Come and join South Florida Divers on Wednesday October 7th, as we meet and hear from wreck diver, technical diving instructor, commercial diver, explorer, and television host John Chatterton, who will discuss wreck salvage work in the Dominican Republic and the discovery of the 17th century pirate ship The Golden Fleece. He will also focus on some of the highlights of his amazing career. This presentation will be in person.
Location: FORT LAUDERDALE FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION,
309 SW 26 St, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33315
Dive video by Jeb Z, SFDI club dive with Parrot Island Scuba on the Captain Dan Wreck
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Shore dive video with squids by Jeb Z, SFDI club dive - Jun 2026
Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver, our club offers something for Florida scuba divers.
1. Camaraderie: Build lasting friendships, join organized diving trips and social events. Monthly meetings in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
2. Submerge: Access diverse diving spots in South Florida, participate in local reef clean-ups, reef and fish surveys, wreck sinking, and turtle-nest monitoring.
3. Up Your Game: Learn new skills, fascinating speakers.
4. Safety and Support: Safety is our top priority. Diving with fellow members helps to ensure safeety, provides gear recommendations, answers questions.
Please join us, attend a meeting or contact us
Step Beyond the Surface
Beneath the waves, another world begins,
where light dances, silence speaks,
and life appears stranger and more beautiful
than anything imagination could create.
Join SFDI,
and discover a world more fantastic
than your dreams of the sea.
Photo Credit: Gabe Jensen
upcoming Events - STARTING THE YEAR UNDER WATER
Wednesday, September 23th. - 7:00pm
Sushi 'n Thai (Hollywood)
Dinner at Large
Saturday October 17th - 1:00pm
Seadfood Fest in Snyder Park
Bring your favorite seafood to cook
Saturday Sep 26rd (8:00am)
Private Dive - Dr. Von D.Mizell-Eula Johnson park
Wednesday Oct 7th (8:00am)
Private Dive - Dr. Von D.Mizell-Eula Johnson park
October President’s messaGE
I was sorry to miss the keys weekend but I understand it was a great time. Thanks to Joe Smariga for all of his work putting it together.
We are looking forward to the annual Seafood Fest. Hoping to see many of you there. Please sign up on the website and pay the fee in advance. Remember to bring your NOT FROZEN seafood to be cooked. Also remember this is a bring your own beverage event.
Summer is officially over but our weather is still good and the water is still warm. Check out the calendar and join other club members on a dive before winter sets
I hope to see many of you soon on a club event.
Live long and lobster.
Jeff
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