Learning to dive is an adventure! Scuba Diving is an exciting, rewarding experience that can be your key to open up a whole new world full of beauty and fun! One thing I believe to be extremely important when learning to dive is who you choose to learn from. There are many different agencies out there who can certify you to dive, but something to take into consideration, even above the agency, is the specific teacher you choose - not so much the program, but the instructor him/herself. 

I started my journey into the wonderful world of scuba back 1998 and knew immediately that I wanted to share the experience with others! In 2005, I began teaching and thoroughly enjoy it! At first look, the thought of learning to dive can seem a little intimidating, but becoming a certified diver is easier than you may think! My classes are designed to take you from beginner to seasoned professional and will teach you in such a way that you will understand both the seriousness of the training and the serious fun you can have diving.  I will ensure you are comfortable with what you have learned before ever moving on to the next step! Just like learning any new skill, it’s a step by step process and you have just taken the first step to becoming a diver! Take the next one now and contact me for more information or to address any questions you may have.

Your adventure awaits!

Russ

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater. If you want to find out but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it.

Get your PADI scuba certification. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, discover new adventures or simply see the wondrous world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

Exploration, Excitement, Experiences.  
They’re what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. And no, you don’t have to be “advanced” to take it – it’s designed so you can go straight into it after the PADI Open Water Diver course.  The Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you increase your confidence and build your scuba skills so you can become more comfortable in the water.  This is a great way to get more dives under your belt while continuing to learn under the supervision of your PADI instructor.  This course builds on what you’ve learned and develops new capabilities by introducing you to new activities and new ways to have fun scuba diving.

First aid and CPR are good skills for anyone involved in adventure sports – just in case. And, you need these skills for the PADI Rescue Diver course. Emergency First Response is a PADI affiliate that specializes in teaching these lifesaving skills – and they’re for anyone, not just divers. Most PADI Instructors are also Emergency First Response Instructors!.

“Challenging” and “rewarding” best describe the PADI Rescue Diver course. Building upon what you’ve already learned, this course expands on what you already know about how to prevent problems, and how to manage them if they occur.

You have the passion. You want to join the best of the best in recreational scuba diving. You want to live the dive lifestyle and explore the underwater world and go places and see things you have never experienced.

If you’re looking for a flexible way to fit a scuba certification into your busy schedule or if you just prefer web based learning, then PADI’s online scuba courses are the way to go.

Whether you want to take scuba lessons for beginners or you’re ready to advance your scuba skills training, PADI eLearning is a convenient way to learn.

• You can get started immediately with scuba knowledge development and work at your own pace using the PADI eLearning system.
• PADI continually adapts course content for online delivery, which means you should check back regularly to view newly released online courses.
• Simply click on the "Contact Us" tab at the top of the page and fill out a contact form for more information or to sign up for eLearning today!

"Russ was an excellent instructor. He was very thorough in teaching, and he created a positive environment. He made it easy to ask questions and learn. When I went on my dive outside of New Mexico, I felt prepared for everything and even had better skills than some of the other veteran divers that I went with!  -  Amanda K.


"Russ was a very patient instructor. I was terrified of Scuba diving but Russ made me feel extremely comfortable and confident by the time it came to getting certified. I enjoyed his classes as they were informative and FUN! I would recommend Russ for anyone who may be hesitating about getting certified like I was" -  Henna P.  

"I'm an adaptive SCUBA diver, Russ has always made me feel comfortable both on the surface as well as on the dives i have done with him, Thank You Russ, for being such a patient Instructer & dive buddy!! I hope to do many more dives!"- Shawn Unruh


"I was nervous about learning to scuba dive when I started my open water diving class with Russ, but after the first class I relaxed and knew I would be able to scuba dive. Russ has a lot of experience diving, and is willing to share what he has learned and experienced with his students. As a teacher, Russ' strongest virtue is his patience with each student. Russ will work with each person to ensure they get through the class and are comfortable while doing it. I got to witness this first hand in my open water diving class. The first time we went underwater I was having a hard time figuring out how to breathe, Russ could tell I was struggling and knew exactly what to tell me to fix the situation, the next time we went under (and every time after) I had no issues with my breathing. Not only will he help each and every student get through the class he will do it without any student losing their confidence." - Peggy J.


"Russ was a wonderful scuba instructor. He took the time to make sure all of his students were comfortable. I even referred my kids to him for their certification. Our dive master for our first dive in the ocean was very impressed with our skills and that is truly because of the great instruction we got from Russ." - Gwendolyn R.


"Russ Colosimo's teaching is by far the most focused and in detail instruction I have ever had. Every lesson provided substance, with a little fun mixed in. One of the great things about Russ is his ability to keep sight of the bigger picture while focusing on small details with doing Scuba". - Alex G.




"Hey Russ 

Thank you very much for these pics. they are awesome... and let me tell you that scuba diving was the best experience in our trip, for sure we will do it again!!! It was beautiful to be there."

"Thank you for making our honeymoon so special!!!!"
Sincerely - Gimena and Carlos