Derek is our PADI Course Director, PADI Specialty Instructor, and EFR Instructor Trainer. He loves teaching new and experienced divers about the fun and exciting ways to spend time underwater. Whether in the pool or the open water, his students always have a fun, exciting, and safe time. His main goal is to condcuct PADI IDCs for Scuba Time and hopes to travel worldwide to train others to be PADI Instructors. Derek also earned his Elite Instructor Status for the 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 certification years. 

Derek's Dive Gear: (Best viewed on a computer)

Aqualung Dimension BCD

Aqualung Legend 1st/2nd Regulator

Aqualung Legend Alternate Air Source

Shearwater Teric Dive Computer

Aqualung Fusion Bullet Drysuit

Apeks RK3 Fins

Cressi Z2 Dive Mask

XS Scuba Metro Snorkel

Aqualung Evo4 Boots