Meet the Cyborg Pirate Team

I waited way too long to begin my diving adventures, but have committed myself to make up for lost time.

I have spent many years in/on the water.  Primarily slalom skiing on rivers and lakes in Oregon.  

     Until this time in my life, motorcycles have been my primary adrenaline fix, but that all changed in May of 2022, when I was invited to travel to the Bahamas and spend the week on the company dime while my wife worked.  I got certified at the insistence of my best friend.  I got my OW certification about a week before the trip, and that was it.

I have logged over 100 dives in the last 11 months in Arizona, Nassau Bahamas, Mexico, California and Hawaii.  The ability to move unrestrictedly in a 3D environment is the most freeing and gratifying feeling that I have ever experienced.  It has become addictive beyond imagination.  I have determined myself to become the best, most disciplined and safest diver possible.  I have numerous goals in the realm of diving that I have set for myself and with dedication and proper instruction, I have no doubt that I will achieve each of them.

Diving and working with Forrest and being part of the Diver Down team is an honor that I never could have anticipated.  The professionalism, available knowledge, and desire to see all involved succeed fully is something that I am more than proud to be affiliated with.  

Looking forward to seeing you on one of the charters soon.

God Bless You Real Good!!!!!

I dive and grease big machines.

    I have been in and around the water my entire life. Even though I grew up in the desert. My mom was a life guard at Virginia Beach when she was going through college so when I was about a year old she had me swimming. 

    I still wonder what took me so long to get into scuba diving. But in the short 3 years I have been diving I have done over 300 dives, moved up the ranks to instructor and began tec diving. I am so excited to see what else the underwater world holds. 

All through my life I’ve been obsessed with the ocean. I remember watching Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter when I was in preschool. He was diving with sharks and traveling the world. Ever since then I’ve wanted to see the ocean. When I turned 21, I started my PADI Open Water scuba class.
5 years later, scuba diving has allowed me to travel the world, become a scuba instructor, and start technical and rebreather diving. I’m close to 1,000 dives now and I’ve only scratched the surface. I’m excited about all my future underwater experiences! Try it out for yourself – it will change your life!

Hello Divers,

I obtained my first open water certification in ’97 as a young Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Not realizing how spoiled I was to be able to wake up and roll into the ocean, my diving adventure was placed on hold after my discharge and move back to Phoenix. 

In 2015, I had an opportunity to visit Cuba, where I viewedsome divers entering the water, and remembered my days in Okinawa. That day, I went back in the water with a tank on my back. A year later, I decided to visit the Philippines, took a refresher course and off I went to dive with whale sharks and other amazing marine life. Since then, my main diving locationshave been in Mexico, various sites in Cabo, La Paz, and San Carlos. I found that Mexico has incredible diving and marine life all over the Sea of Cortez, and also a wonderful culture full of food, fun, and art. Additionally, I have had the pleasure of diving the Kelp Forrest of Catalina, CA, and recommend it to divers as a must dive trip, as I now plan to do 3 to 4 dives a yearthere. 

​I am currently working on “Diver Down” as a deckhand and in the Dive Master program under the leadership and guidance of Captain Forrest. Having this opportunity has taught me more than just diving; I really enjoy seeing other divers grow in their own personal journey, along with cultivating a community of divers who respect each other. Thus, giving me inspiration to advance my profession. After every charter I feel more committed to aiding divers in increasing their skills. I get excited each week. The philosophy is simple: “the golden rule” treat people the way you want to be treated. We want our divers to be safe and comfortable in all areas.

​Finally, I enjoy all marine life. However, as a huge dog guy, I found myself having a special place in my heart for sea lions. If you ever have a chance to visit a pup colony, I highly recommend doing so. A diver has not lived until you have a sweet curious pup come up and play with you under the water. 

Thank you for taking time to read my bio. Hopefully, I will get to hear your wonderful dive stories one day. In case you are wondering what my favorite dive is, well the answer is always the next one!!!

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Momma made me beautiful, but Daddy made me cool!