Dive Instruction in the Tampa, FL Area

[scuba-punk]

Hi everyone, I was recently in Tampa and drove up to Crystal River to snorkel with my body doubles, um, er, manatees. A non-diving friend was in the group and has gotten the snorkeling bug, possibly even the diving bug. Can anyone make recommendations for good instructors in the Tampa/Clearwater/St. Pete's area? Agency affiliation is not an issue. Just looking for recommedations for excellent instructors, the shop they work for and possibly a contact number. Feel free to PM me as well.

Thanks!
-Frank

 

[Gman0520]

Mac's Sports in Clearwater.
727-442-9931
Jeff Reid was my instructor.
SSI
Great experience.

If you want some more details, email me at gman0520@yahoo.com.

I've got some friends I work with who were certified at several different places, so I have a few pro's/con's that we discussed about the different locations that I can share.

 

[northeastdiver]

I learned at macs also my instructor was jay lathrop that is a great place to learn... the pool is indoors and alot of fun... i am now a northeast tech diver and couldnt be here without them

 

[Wendy]

www.scubawest.net

 

[FloridaDiver]

Another Mac's certified diver here. I also too my OW class with Jay (who isn't there anymore). I had Jeff for Nitrox - he's a very experienced and competent instructor. They also have a large training pool on site which made the classes very convenient. Excellent selection of gear as well. You won't go wrong using these guys.

 

[Law5Guy]

Bill Jackson's in St. Pete... yep... the same Bill Jackson's that was featured in the VISA TV commercial a few years back teachs the NAUI course. But... they don't take American Express. ;-)

 

[scuba-punk]

Thanks for the input everyone! I'll be sure to pass this info along to my friend.

-Frank

 

[cudachaser]

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