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"Guba" (call me Bill) is the executive officer of Christian Divers of Texas (CDOT), a non-denominational online ministry that hosts several dive events and trips for divers everywhere. Check out the website www.cdot.1hwy.com for more information and free newsletter.
Location:
North Central Texas
Interests:
Other than diving, science is a passion (I'm a teacher). Also, I am currently enjoying my six grandchildren (hence the nickname "Guba". The eldest couldn't say "Grandpa Scuba").
Occupation:
Professional Educator
Gender:
Male
Certification Agencies:
PADI (Also Red Cross--I'm a lifeguard trainer)
Dive History:
I volunteer with the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (Gulf of Mexico) and love to dive there. I also get away every so often to Florida, the Bahamas, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and the Yucatan Peninsula. Other than that, I'm pretty much "landlocked" and have to dive at area lakes, quarries, and even rivers. I also volunteer with the Aquarena Center, a freshwater spring with great scientific value in San Marcos, Texas
Certification History:
In addition to Open Water, I have AOW and Rescue Diver certification. I'm a qualified science diver with the Aquarena Center, and volunteer with the FGBNMS.
Certification Level:
Rescue Diver
# of Logged Dives:
200 - 499
Dive Classification:
Just An "Average" Diver
Years Certified:
Six - Ten Years
Dive Equipment:
Simple and basic, with emphasis on reliable
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