Howdy from the Midwest

[mscantland]

Greetings divers. I've been lurking for a bit now, having just returned to diving after a long hiatus.

I was originally certified by PADI right when I turned 12 as a Junior Open Water Diver, however we didn't dive much as a family as my father discovered that even being underwater wasn't far enough from the waves to keep him from getting sea sick

My twin brother and I picked the sport back up recently, and this past year have had a great time diving in North Florida, Bermuda, Cabo San Lucas, and the Keys.

I just finished my AOW and Nitrox certifications, and look forward to moving to more rigorous training with another agency after I finish the Rescue Diver course.

I live in Ohio, so don't get to dive every day, but am getting under the water as much as possible.

I'm also a competitive sailboat racer, and was the head sailing instructor at our club for a number of years in college.

I work in the software industry and have an interest in software development, engineering, and the sciences.

Thanks everyone for contributing to such a great resource for divers, and thanks in advance for entertaining my noob questions.

 

[ScubaBB]

Welcome aboard:cool2:

 

[davetowz]

Welcome! I am in the Newark, Ohio area and still dive alot. I also don't travel out of country to dive ( I still get in at least 100 per year) What part of Ohio are you in? There are many local divers here, Check out the Great Lakes Wrecking Crew GLWC here.
Great Lakes Wrecking Crew
Hope to see you local diving! I had a great time today doing underwater pumpkin carving with my 11 y/o daughter @ White Star Quarry! Plenty of close places to dive.

 

[mscantland]

Welcome! I am in the Newark, Ohio area and still dive alot. I also don't travel out of country to dive ( I still get in at least 100 per year) What part of Ohio are you in? There are many local divers here, Check out the Great Lakes Wrecking Crew GLWC here.
Great Lakes Wrecking Crew
Hope to see you local diving! I had a great time today doing underwater pumpkin carving with my 11 y/o daughter @ White Star Quarry! Plenty of close places to dive.

Hi Dave!

I'm in Columbus, Ohio.

I do travel out of country--I dove in Bermuda and Mexico this year, but really hope to find good local spots around Ohio. I've been lurking in GLWC and will start checking it our more regularly.

Are you diving with a dry suit in Whitestar, or 5 or 7mm wetsuit?

Underwater pumpkin carving sounds like great fun. We have our first child on the way (end of November).


Matt