Ron Tinker IC4838

He has been actively teaching for over 20 years. He holds the level of Instructor Certifier with Scuba Schools International, also known as SSI. He also is an instructor for Advanced Nitrox, Dolphin Rebreathers, Solo diving through TDI. Ron stays in touch with clients through Active instruction and running dive trips. Hobbies include underwater photo, video and seafood collecting.

Darla Moore-Hodson DCSI7306

Darla became Open Water Certified in 1997. Swallowed the hook, so to speak. She started working Full-time at Adventure Sports in February 1998. Darla continued her education and in September 2000 became and Open Water Instructor. In December 2002, she accomplished her Advanced Open Water Instructor and in November 2006 I obtained my Dive Control Specialist Instructor rating. I am very fortunate to share with our clients, travels throughout the world. I like to shoot underwater photography and spearfish. I have a great fondness for teaching and sharing the underwater experience with new divers. Remember don’t just learn to dive, LOVE to DIVE!

Don Edwards OWI21847

After years of snorkeling while on warm water vacations, I wanted to fulfill a lifelong dream – to be able to stay down with the critters longer than I could hold my breath. In 1999 the dream became reality as I certified as an Open Water Diver. I was hooked, and found diving the Northwest was really great. Once I owned my own drysuit, I found I loved diving here all year-round.

My favorite northwest diving is off Vancouver Island, B.C. I’ve spent several wonderful weeks camping and diving much of the inland straights from Port Hardy to Victoria. For wreck diving and lots of different dive opportunities, Nanaimo is super! Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with tropical diving, except getting spoiled wearing so little gear! I really love diving with my daughter on family vacations in the Caymans and Maui.

I took the opportunity to become and instructor two years ago when I retired from my day job (at an extremely young age I might add). I’ve also enjoyed learning to service regulators and becoming friends with many of the Adventure Sports Dive ‘Family’ when I go on shop dive trips or work at the shop when the gang is away.  Hope to see you down under!

Michael Estlund 50185DC

I started diving with Adventure Sports because I wanted to get certified for an upcoming tropical vacation and I wanted to explore the underwater world.  My only initial fear was this cold water temperate you hear about called the Puget Sound.  After my open water classes I realized the diving wasn’t as cold as I felt like it would be and the diving was just as amazing in the Northwest.  In fact, the marine life in the Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands is amazing.  I decided to continue my diving with Adventure Sports by taking advance classes, Stress and Rescue, and Dive Coordinator class.  The new dive buddies and friendships developed through the shop have brought me back time and time again.  Stop by the shop and sign up for an upcoming dive class or trip, I will be looking forward in diving with you too!!!

Devon Davidson OWI53575

Smiles and giving people the satisfaction of learning to dive is what I love to do.  Being an instructor has given me an opportunity to not only enjoy SCUBA but to actually make it my vocation as well.  It is incredibly satisfying to watch people come into the shop, work with them from the beginning, and see them progress to their Open Water Certification.  The great diversity of people who dive with Adventure Sports is amazing and offers neverending opportunities for new friendships.  Stop by the shop and say hi….there is certain to be a class or trip that we can share together.