Diver's World

Bill started diving in 1980 and became an instructor in 1991.  Bill teaches all of the NAUI core curriculum from Scuba Diver through to Dive Instructor. Bill thrives on instilling scuba knowledge in those that enjoy the sport. If you get to know him, you will find his enthusiasm for Scuba Diving infectious. While Bill claims to have “never had a bad dive”, his most enjoyable spot is the North Carolina diving for shark and spear fishing.

Josh was certified as a scuba diver in June of 2003. Made educating himself in the field of scuba a passionate hobby  until being certified to teach others the sport in November of 2007.  Enjoys the challanges and pleasures of introducing new scuba divers to the underwater world.  Teaches Scuba Diver, Advanced, Master Diver, Deep Specialty, and Suunto Computer Specialty. Enjoys traveling to the tranquil waters of Bonaire to refine his photography skills but has a greater passion for wreck diving in any location.  Josh frequently leads our North Carolina Wreck Diving trips so come in and talk with him about the next adventure!

Gene was always intrigued by the underwater world.  He finally took the plunge in 1991 and became a certified diver along with his wife and still favorite dive buddy Karen.  After several specialty courses and becoming a certified training assistant, he wanted to help teach others to scuba dive. He became a NAUI scuba instructor in 1996 and still loves to see the smiles on the faces of new students as they breathe on scuba for the first time or experience their first open water dive.  His favorite diving is on the wrecks at the bottom of Lake Erie or off the coast of North Carolina. Gene teaches Scuba Diver, Advanced, Nitrox Diver and his favorite, Rescue Diver.

Josh was certified as a scuba diver in June of 2003. Made educating himself in the field of scuba a passionate hobby  until being certified to teach others the sport in November of 2007.  Enjoys the challanges and pleasures of introducing new scuba divers to the underwater world.  Teaches Scuba Diver, Advanced, Master Diver, Deep Specialty, and Suunto Computer Specialty. Enjoys traveling to the tranquil waters of Bonaire to refine his photography skills but has a greater passion for wreck diving in any location.  Josh frequently leads our North Carolina Wreck Diving trips so come in and talk with him about the next adventure!

Larry started diving in 1980 when his brother-in-law talked him into diving and then promptly moved to away. Nevertheless, Larry got hooked and became an instructor in 1989. Larry teaches our Eastside YMCA program on Sundays as well as Advanced, Wreck and Ice diving. Larry particularly enjoys hearing about the students’ experiences after they get certified and says “try it and see how easy and fun Scuba is!”.

Jim obtained a NAUI Scuba Diver certification in 1994 and became a NAUI instructor in 1996. Jim teaches our Scuba Diver course and NAUI specialty courses. One of his hobbies is photography; both above and below the water. Take the NAUI Underwater Photography Specialty course with Jim and he will teach you about underwater video, 35mm film camera and underwater digital photography! During the winter months Jim is a PSIA Ski Instructor at Peek ‘n Peak ski resort. His favorite dive location is Morehead City, North Carolina where he enjoys diving Naval Vessels sunk by German U-boats during WWII. Diving the German U-352 U-boat is one of his most memorable dives.