If only I had known how much fun scuba diving would be, and had the time (that “work” thing got in the way), I would have started years ago.  As things turned out, I only began in 2020 and in the ensuing three years, I have managed to pack 200+ dives into my log book.  I got my first certification as an Open Water Diver  in January 2020 with Donna and Nick Barrett as my instructors from Stuart Scuba in West Palm Beach, Florida. In February 2020, I completed the requirements for certification as an Advanced Open Water Diver  in Costa Rica with just 14 dives under my fins.  My first “real” dive trip was with Tim Schaeffer in Cozumel in December 2020 and I’ve gone on to complete a number of specialty certifications including Emergency First Responder and Rescue Diver.  In the past three years, I’ve done multiple dive trips to other locations too such as Bonaire, Costa Rica, and Curacao with more planned in the coming months..

As it turns out, I have 52-weeks vacation each year.  If I don’t use them, I lose them.  Consequently, I’ve been able to pack a lot of diving into a short period of time.  My most recent excursion was a two-week stint back to Cozumel to enjoy the warm waters, beautiful reefs, and amazing sea life.

It goes without saying that you need to have a great dive shop, Blue World Scuba, and a terrific divemaster (Christina DeCecco) who is a Master Scuba Diver Instructor (MSDT).  Christina is also owner of Blue World Adventures, a travel service that can hook you up with all kinds of unique experiences both in Cozumel and around the world.

Some of the highlights of my latest trip can be found HERE if you are inclined to spend a few minutes with me underwater.  I promise not to shut your air off.  Enjoy.