The co-founder of Aquasports Scuba Center and a scuba instructor since 1966, Don is a very valuable resouce around the store. He has been diving for more than 45 years and has more than 5000 dives. He won the John Gaffney Annual Achievement Award from the National Association for Scuba Diving Schools and his underwater photos have been published in Skin Diver, Sport Diver Magazine, Safe Scuba Textbook, the Springfield News-Leader and numerous other diving publications.
Don teaches nearly every dive class out there and is always happy to share his diving stories or equipment tips to students and customers.
Instructor Gear:
- Aqua Lung Legend Regulator
- Airsource
- Cobra computer with compass
- Balance BC
- Twin Jet fins
- Aquaflex 3mm and 5mm wetsuit
- DUI drysuit
Why did you choose that gear?
Strong performance and comfort, plus ease of operation and reliability.
What is your favorite place to dive?
Galapagos
What got you into scuba diving?
Mike Nelson
What is your favorite part of teaching?
Seeing new divers learn and have fun. Sharing the underwater experience with new divers.
