Rodeo 25 Wreck
The Rodeo 25 is a 215-foot Dutch freighter named for the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo's 25th anniversary. Its hull came through Hurricane Andrew intact.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Also known as | ex-Windward Trader |
| Depth | 68 ft at the mast, 100 ft at the deck, 120 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Advanced Open Water (Deep specialty recommended) |
| Size | 215 ft Dutch freighter |
| Sunk | May 12, 1990 |
| Area | South of Hillsboro Inlet, off Pompano Beach |
What you'll see
Big schools of fish hang over the wreck.
Who can dive it
Advanced Open Water, Deep specialty recommended. This dive site goes deeper than 80 feet, so you need to be Advanced Open Water certified. Advanced Open Water certifies you to 100 feet, and parts of this dive site are deeper, so we recommend the PADI Deep Diver specialty (to 130 feet). Start with our PADI Advanced Open Water course, and add Nitrox for more bottom time. If you want to go inside a wreck, you need wreck penetration training, like the PADI Wreck Diver specialty.
Dive it with DXDivers
Dive it with us on our dive boat, the Lady Go Diver, out of Deerfield Beach. Our captain picks the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day, so check the dive sites listed on each trip in our calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009.
See boat dive trips Call 954-420-0009
Diving often? Save with our dive trip packages, see all dive trips and tank fills, or book the whole boat with a private charter.
Nearby dive sites
- Union Express Wreck – about 110 ft at the sand
- Qualmann Tugs – 65 ft at the top to 78 ft at the sand
- Captain Dan Wreck – about 70 ft at the wheelhouse, 90 ft at the deck, 110 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is the Rodeo 25?
About 68 feet at the mast, 100 feet at the deck and 120 feet at the sand.
How do I book a dive here?
Check the dive sites listed on each trip in our boat dive calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009. Our captain chooses the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day.
Depths and details come from our crew's dive site notes and public artificial reef records. Conditions change, so always follow your captain's and divemaster's briefing.
OUR LOCATION
DXDIVERS · 455 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 · (954) 420-0009