So, whats an avid diver?

well ,,,, a diver who loves to dive and looks for any reason to dive.
The problem is that as an avid diver you can run out of new diver sites quickly. looking for foreign dives sites is an option but you can only do that once or twice a year.  So, how to find new sites to dive ? Dive sites you can afford to visit without breaking the bank.

One way to solve that problem is to join your local statewide diving association.  Statewide dive associations off organized dive to a variety of site nearby in your state.  A weekend of diving with things to do for non divers and the camaraderie of divers on a budget that will allow you to be avid.  

Not that I'm knocking your local dive club, more as an addition to your club.  You could get in even more dives in the season by joining both
I remember weekend dives at state parks with 15 or 20 divers, some staying in tents and others in camper trailers.  Divers came from all over the state. We dived the cool green waters of the St. Lawrence all day and picnicked on the rocky tree lined islands.  When we returned to the park, tired but fired up at the end of the day we ate steaks or spaghetti around the bonfire and shared tales from the day and other great dives we'd had.  In one weekend we would dive several sites, mostly wrecks, and have a great time of it - sometimes even when it rained.

My recommend is the New York State Divers Association ,(www.scubaNY.org).  They organize dives every month to a different sites around the state thought the season. Its a great way to meet new divers and old friends while you're having a great time. Yeah well, it ain't Papua New Guinea but for an avid diver its great to be diving. NYSDA will also welcome non members at their dives too so don't be bashful.

John Krake says it a lot better at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho41YrWYKPM

 Its all about diving.
Its all good.

Scott.