A newspaper ad for scuba caught my eye in the fall of 1991, and by 1992 I was a certified Open Water Diver. I fell for the whole thing, the exploration, the easy physical workout, the physiology behind how our bodies handle depth, and most of all the friends you make along the way.

For a while, diving was my excuse to get away from my pager and head south into Mexico, down along the Sea of Cortez where my boss couldn't reach me. Teaching turned out to be a natural fit, and I still love watching a new diver break the surface with that first big grin.

Once I found out how much there is to see past recreational limits, technical diving became the next goal, then teaching tech, then closed-circuit rebreathers. Introducing people to this sport is one of my favorite things in the world, and it pays me back in grins and new friendships every time.

Best to all, and I'll c'ya underwater sometime soon.

What I Can Teach

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