Dive Instruction
Ryan has been diving since 2007, building broad experience across recreational and technical environments. As a certified PADI and IANTD instructor, he specializes in developing confident, capable divers with a focus on skill, safety, and progression in both back-mounted and sidemount configurations.
PADI Courses Offered
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Open Water Diver – Learn core skills to dive independently to 18 m/60 ft.
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Advanced Open Water Diver – Expand diving skills with navigation, deep dives, and adventure activities.
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Rescue Diver – Gain confidence in managing emergencies and assisting other divers.
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Divemaster – Refine advanced skills and mentor other divers.
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Peak Performance Buoyancy – Master buoyancy, trim, and precise underwater positioning.
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Drysuit Diver – Dive comfortably in cold water with drysuit techniques.
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Sidemount Diver – Learn sidemount configuration for improved trim, mobility, and access.
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Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver – Extend bottom time safely using oxygen-enriched air.
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DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) Diver – Use scooters to cover more distance with less effort.
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Deep Diver – Safely dive to 40 m/130 ft with proper planning and gas management.
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Cavern Diver – Introduces overhead environment protocols while staying within the light zone.
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IANTD Courses Offered
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Open Water EANx Diver – Core recreational skills with enriched air (EANx) for extended bottom times.
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Advanced Open Water Diver – Builds on Open Water skills with navigation and adventure dives.
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Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) Diver – Learn safe planning and gas use for Nitrox diving.
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Drysuit Diver – Cold-water diving fundamentals with drysuit proficiency.
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Deep Diver – Techniques for safe diving to deeper recreational limits.
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Rescue Diver – Emergency management skills for diver safety.
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Divemaster – Prepares divers for leadership roles while refining advanced skills and mentoring others.
With nearly two decades underwater, Ryan’s instruction emphasizes strong fundamentals, situational awareness, and thinking divership. Courses are designed to support recreational diving today while laying the foundation for technical diving and advanced training in the future.
