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LatitudeAdjustment - 2/16/2016 11:51 AM
Sam, where were you certified, local or the tropics? Where do you intend to dive, local or the tropics? If you got certified while on vacation with 100’ viz and now want to dive in cold water with 5’ viz then there is a big difference but I would think taking an AOW locally would do, not starting from scratch.

As for no one diving with you, we have had newbi divers come on our Shark River dives. Tag along with a photographer who points out the finds and does the navigation. It’s a good intro to low viz and night diving and expands your skills. Don’t let this instructor shatter your confidence.