Team Divers, Open Water Class and A wonderful Sept. Key Largo Weekend!
Visibility: 40 ft | Water Temp.: 86F | Current: None
Captain Bill
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
What a nice weekend! We had nice weather, nice customers, and great dives! This is an update from yesterday in the sense that we want to congratulate Rainbow Reef’s newest Jr. Open Water Diver, and his name is Matt Lewin. Matt was in the class, and his Dad (Stan) was there supporting him and diving with him all the way. They flew down from Chicago for the weekend to get Matt’s checkout dives done. Not only did Matt get them done, he did an awesome job!
Team divers was also on board the Tropical Voyager with us today. George and Mel were finishing Open Water certifications for some students and also a couple of Advanced Open Water certifications with help from one of the Team Divers Divemaster candidates. We went out the the Wreck of the Benwood first, and then on to Fire Coral Cave for the second stop. Visibility was OK, about 35 feet at the wreck and 45 feet at Fire Coral Cave. Not much wind, so if the boat was rocking, it was from boat wake, and there was no current. For your enjoyment we shot some video today. If you were not diving with us today, hopefully you’ll enjoy sharing the experiences of Matt, Stan, Mel, George and everyone else on board with us today.
Click here for the VIDEO of the DAY! (requires Flash)
September 11th, 2006 at 2:38 pm
What can I possibly say?
My son (Matt) became a diver this weekend and I feel certain that Bill, Georgia, Jesus and everyone at Rainbow Reef will be part of Matt’s memory for all his life. It’s not enough to simply say that the staff is great. Or, that the boat is nice. Or, that the locations were fun and pretty. It’s actually much more than that.
Bill Findley grasped the unique disposition of a young 13-year old boy and single handedly turned this student into a diver.
We have what appear to be limitless choices when we choose a dive company. Many are nice and offer a variety of amenities. But, as a diver for 29 years, I can tell you with total certitude that these guys get it. They understand that diving is about fun. And, they deliver BIG.
Matt and I arrived home early this morning and dropped off gear at the house before my wife drove Matt to school and I went to work. She stopped the car just as she was pulling out of the driveway. Then, Matt jumped out, ran up to me and gave be a huge hug.
Rainbow Reef made me a hero. So, I guess that I too will have a Rainbow Reef memory for all of my life.
Thanks for everything guys. Matt and I will see you in February.
P.S. UNBELIEVABLE video work by D.J. – you’re amazing.