

Best for intermediate divers, 7-30m, boat entry, mild current.
The Landing Craft Optimist is an artificial reef wreck located in the United States, offering a dive experience between 7 and 30 metres. Accessible only by boat, the site features a structure that requires careful buoyancy control to navigate. Divers should be aware of potential entanglement risks within the wreck and exercise caution around sharp coral and encrusted sections on the hull. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 20 metres, with mild currents present. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection based on the season. This site is suited for intermediate divers.
30.99880, -81.03847
Confirm current facility availability locally before heading out, as amenities can change at artificial reef sites. Water temperature varies from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius across the year, so a wetsuit appropriate to the season is worth planning ahead.
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Depth
7-30m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the wreck structure and potential hazards.
The wreck sits at depths ranging from 7 to 30 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
Divers should watch for entanglement risks when navigating the wreck structure and avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks.
The site is designed as a wreck dive with depths starting at 7 metres, making it primarily suited for scuba diving.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Reef SFC - Landing Craft Optimist in Reef SFC - Landing Craft Scalper. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C.
Reef SFC - Landing Craft Optimist in Reef SFC - Landing Craft Scalper typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Reef SFC - Landing Craft Optimist in Reef SFC - Landing Craft Scalper typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.