Hi, my name is Theresa. I am a relatively new diver with 14 dives. I got certified in Maui in September 2008. While on vacation there and decided to "take the plunge," so to speak, since my hubby had been certified since February 2006. Plus, I had a GREAT instructor and the water was beautiful. My open water dives found me doing the usual instruction, but also swimming alongside turtles and seeing great sea life. We just dove the Homestead Crater today in UT to get practice before our upcoming cruise. I forgot how fun it was to really breathe under water!