Can private property owners charge for cave diving on their property?

[SuPrBuGmAn]

Its likely thousands of years old

[Gracy51221]

I can see small fish in it. the tree's around are huge.
Bottom of huge sink hole makes it difficult to enter

[SuPrBuGmAn]

send the picture to my email, pimpn_66@hotmail.com I'll post it up for you if you want.

I also have a waiver that you can probably use. I'm part of a club who's negotiated access with several sites on private property with the use of waivers, sometimes without fees, sometimes with a small fee to dive.

[Walter Pickel]

hmm.......new cave????

Probably not...I am guessing it is near Rock Bluff on the Suwannee. Am I right Gracy?

[Gracy51221]

oh, it would be fun to play the hot, and cold game. So,
I can say... cold.
I'm sure you all will snoop me out. Happy New Year.

[icestac]

I was thinking low 70's, but what do I know...

~Jeff

[Cindy]

If your cave enterance is like 300 feet back from river, can the property owner sell private dive experiences? I was wondering the counties rules. Gracy

Yes, but it makes them liable for any accidents. Florida has a sportsman law that protects them if they provide access for free or access by trespassers. If they charge they need to increase their liability rates, hence the entire problem with high fees. No matter how good the waiver used by a land owner you can still sue if there is neglect, things like broken lines, stairs falling apart, slippery steps etc. So it's a legit worry for land owners. In France at some places there is a jar for donations to avoid this problem. Of course, I am not a lawyer. Just a nurse that has had to help deal with some of these issues. Best to talk to a real one. Cindy

[Gracy51221]

Thank Cindy for the idea's'. I have a long way to go on this idea. Or it might be, better to just forget it, as it might complicate the enjoyment and the beauty for us. I do thank everyone for there idea's.

[Cindy]

Thank Cindy for the idea's'. I have a long way to go on this idea. Or it might be, better to just forget it, as it might complicate the enjoyment and the beauty for us. I do thank everyone for there idea's.

I'm not trying to completely turn you off to the idea. Just give you some things to consider. My Boyfriend Scott has a cave that he shares with people, Jess's Hole. You should either come out and see it or just call him and talk with him about how he handles things. 386-454-8378. You would enjoy it as it is a nice dive. HUGE crayfish. (the one on my signature is from his cave) It's not a spring system though and he also has some environmental considerations. He does drywall so you will have a lot in common. Give him a call, he can help. Cindy