Finishing what I Started — PADI Jr. Divemaster
About two years ago, I began working toward my PADI Jr. Divemaster certification. I was deeply involved in diving at the time through camps and organizations—helping fit and load equipment, demonstrating open water skills, assisting with classes and training, and even helping run dive days. I worked one-on-one with students needing extra help, and while […]
Did you know there are countless Scuba Camps?
Youth scuba camps are immersive programs designed to teach kids and teens the fundamentals of scuba diving or continuing education in a safe, supervised, and exciting environment. These camps offer hands-on training, certification opportunities, and the chance to explore marine life up close. Beyond diving skills, youth scuba camps foster confidence, teamwork, environmental awareness, and […]
When Diving and a Determined Homeschool Mom Collide
I didn’t set out to start a dive group. In fact, it wasn’t even my idea. It was my mom’s. As a homeschooling parent, she was always looking for ways to enrich my education, but also to support the things I was passionate about. We had a deal that once I found a passion and […]
Dive #100 with Legend Paul Heinerth
There are some moments that don’t feel real until much later—when the mud settles, the gear is rinsed, and the adrenaline fades. My 100th dive was one of those moments. It wasn’t just that I had reached a milestone. It wasn’t even that I got to do it in Hudson Grotto, a dive site with […]
How Mac’s Sports Started My Scuba Journey
When people ask me how I got into scuba diving, the answer is simple: Mac’s Sports. What started as curiosity quickly became passion, thanks to the incredible people who make up the Mac’s community—especially Will, who continues to be a mentor, role model, and friend. Mac’s didn’t just introduce me to diving; they changed the […]
Tech Diving Introduction: My Journey with Dive911
It all started with a simple introduction—but it turned into something that changed the way I see diving forever. Christine Tamburri first approached our homeschool dive group with curiosity, wanting to learn more about what we were doing. What began as a casual meeting quickly turned into something far more meaningful. After seeing our activities […]
Getting Avelo Certified
Back in December 2024, I had the chance to do something seriously cool — I got Avelo certified! Thanks to an invite from Mrs. Katie Cooper with Shoultz Scuba and NAUI, I spent a weekend diving at the Blue Grotto in Florida and got to try out one of the most unique scuba systems out […]
One of the Coolest Dive Experiences of My Life
I got the chance to help Jr Scientist in the Sea with a high school diving camp run through a Florida marine sciences program—and honestly, it s one of the most unforgettable experiences I’ve ever had underwater. The camp was based out of Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, and I got to assist the […]
Diving into Discovery: My Unforgettable Experience in Key Largo
In mid-2023, I had one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life — a dive into science, adventure, and history in Key Largo, Florida. Through the youth diving organization Scubanauts, and in partnership with Jr. Scientists in the Sea, I was invited to participate in a special program that combined advanced scuba training and hands-on marine […]
Diving into a New Passion: My Journey to Becoming a Junior Open Water Diver
In January 2023, at just 12 years old, I took a big plunge—literally. I became a certified Junior Open Water Diver through Mac’s Sports, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. With the support of the Brian Grindey Scholarship, which covered the cost of the course, I was able to pursue […]