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Key West Watersports Reviews
Known for the best fishing, diving, and watersports in all of Florida and the United States, Key West something for everyone if you love getting out on the water.
Deep Sea Fishing - Holding several world records for fishing both offshore and back country. The keys offer an opportunity to pursue just about any kind of saltwater fish you desire. Tarpon and bonefish are what anglers are typically after when fishing the flats. Sailfishing tournaments and several thousand charters go out each year in pursuit of the illusive billfish, along with marlin and dolphin. Many vacationers don't realize that the dolphin fish is called Mahi Mahi and they have enjoyed a dinner of the white flaky delicacy at their favorite restaurant.
Snorkeling - The island has several different ways to go see the only living coral reef in North America. The most popular way is to go out on one the snorkel boats. Scuba diving brings travelers from all over the world, however you are required to be certified in scuba diving in order to dive on the reef and wrecks off of Key West. Hotels often have a beginners day course, where novice divers can take a course in the morning in their hotel pool and get a one day certification to dive that afternoon. For those who wish to have both, there's something called snuba. Snuba allows the swimmer to dive while breathing from a regulator that is attached to a hose. On the other end of the hose is either a tank of air or a compressor that produces air as needed. Of coarse the diver is limited by the length of the hose, however most locations that snuba is used the bottom is within 30 to 50 feet and the hoses are about 100 feet. Thus the length and depth you can go down isn't very limited. The big advantage is the lack of weight in equipment, namely the tank. Snuba does not require a tank to be strapped to your back and so it makes diving much easier. At the end of the day however, snorkeling is by far the most favored method of traveling to and viewing the reef system that runs all the way from Key Largo to Key West. With over a thousand different species of fish and wildlife, it is something not to be missed while on your vacation.
Cheap Key West Hotels - Find hotels that offer daily resort courses or book trips out to the reef while you're here.
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