"Kelly" first became interested in diving during the Reign of Ramsey the 2nd , his first dive class was the beginning of 7 centuries of Aquatic interest. Following Moses out of Egypt he was instrumental in the crossing of the red sea. After the fall of the Roman empire and thru the dark ages Bob honed his diving skills. Once the new world was discovered he ventured westward again teaming up with Moses Cleveland settling the northern Ohio area. When the YMCA started Scuba certifications Bob added that to his resume. With centuries of diving experience there is no better instructor around. If you are interested in taking a class you will need to supply your own goat bladder and rock on a rope.
Matthew earned his SCUBA certification in June of 1987. Started assisting in classes in June of 1989, and received his YMCA Assistant Instructor rating in May 1995. He has many dive certifications ranging from IANTD Nitrox, TDI SCR (semi-closed circuit rebreather), NSS-CDS and NACD Full Cave. He also holds certifications in PSI VCI (visual cylinder inspection) and Oxygen Clean Fundamentals. He has logged over 500 dives, ranging from drift diving the Niagara River in Canada, Great Lakes wreck diving, shark diving in the Caribbean and Central America, to the caves of central Florida.
Certified April of 1987 in Hawaii while serving with the US Coast Guard. He holds a State Certificate in Alaska for Cold Water Survival. He has over 3000 hours of Underway Time doing Search and Rescue on Lake Erie. While stationed at Coast Guard Station Fairport he worked 3 years Part Time with a Commercial Salvage Diver. He became a Teaching Assistant in July of 2001 when he joined the Aqua Amigos Scuba Club. He is working towards his Assistant Instructors rating and would eventually like to become an instructor. Like the rest of the Teaching staff, he brings a wealth of practical diving and Maritime knowlege to share.