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SCUBA diving services.

If you are interested in SCUBA training and you are a student or family member at Parkhurst Christian Academy in Melbourne Florida, I am able to help you.

If you are interested in a snorkeling or SCUBA diving tour of Blue Heron Bridge, give me a call. Proceeds from this activity go in their entirety to providing SCUBA and SCUBILITY training for combat wounded veterans through Lifewaters.orgAre you a disabled Veteran or First Responder and would like to learn how to SCUBA then call me and I can help you get trained and perhaps even free of charge. 

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That dream, you know … the one you had when you were a kid … remember? Yes, the one where you could fly. I’ve had many dreams throughout my life and frankly I have forgotten most of them. But not this one – not the one where I could just take off and soar high in the sky like a bird.

Since those dreams I have done many things to lift up my spirit and mimic that exhilarating feeling of freedom. I have walked on high mountain trails in the Himalayas and even flown small airplanes. But the one thing I have experienced which resembles flying the most is SCUBA diving.

I earned my PADI Open Water certification in 1990 while stationed in Okinawa, Japan. In Okinawa I dove some amazing sites like the Sunabe Wall, and even ventured to dive the Kerama Islands on-board Japanese fishing boats. Current drift dives around Okinawa brought back that amazing feeling of flight like no other activity ever before.

Since then I have earned Advanced Diver, Peak Buoyancy, Underwater Photography, Nitrox, Rescue Diver and Dive Master certifications. I have experienced amazing dives in Okinawa Japan, In La Parguera Puerto Rico, In the Bahama Islands, Cozumel Mexico, in the Florida Keys and most recently off the coast of West Palm Beach, Jupiter and Stuart.

The beauty and abundance of sea life here in Florida is just amazing. I have never seen so many species of fish anywhere else – even sharks! Many people think of sharks as man hunters. These are indeed creatures to be respected but should not be looked at as a threat. Like me, most divers look forward to seeing a shark during a dive. They are very elusive.

Has it been a while since you went for a dive? Give me a call – let’s go diving!

Maybe you have wanted to experience SCUBA diving for a while but your busy schedule has not allowed it. At the present I am dedicated to certifying Parkhurst Christian Academy students, but I can connect you with a great instructor.

Perhaps you have taken an Open Water class and are ready to tackle Advanced Diver training, Rescue Diver, Nitrox and many more courses. Or you are in need of up to date diving equipment. I can help you find a great dive shop in Florida.

Wishing you calm seas and a safe journey,

“Uncle Ed” Zayas

Services

I am a SCUBA or SCUBILITY instructor, exclusively for Parkhurst Christian Academy students and their families. I do offer a SCUBA tour of Blue Heron Bridge. When I do this, my fee is donated in its entirety so I can continue to certify combat wounded, disabled veterans, and first responders.

BLUE SPRINGS or ALEXANDER SPRINGS SNORKELING TOUR

No longer available as I am dedicated full-time to provide SCUBA training and activities for Parkhurst Christian Academy students and their families.

A half day interpretive, guided hiking and snorkeling tour at your choice of Blue Springs or Alexander Springs with a Dive Master or Instructor. Tour includes a short hike, presentation about Florida’s Aquifer, and snorkeling instruction including how to protect the spring’s ecosystem. Water, sodas, and snacks provided. If more than 5 people, a second Dive Master will be brought in to help so please let me know in advance. Bring your own snorkeling gear, rent or purchase (vest, mask, snorkel and fins). I will find a great dive shop in the area that can help you with your needs.

BLUE SPRINGS or ALEXANDER SPRINGS DIVE TOUR

No longer available as I am dedicated full-time to provide SCUBA training and activities for Parkhurst Christian Academy students and their families.

A half day, one tank SCUBA dive at a spring with me. Includes a lesson about Florida’s Aquifer, and instruction on proper protocol for entry and exit out of the spring to protect the spring’s ecosystem. Cold bottled water and snacks provided. Bring your own, rent or purchase dive gear to include tanks locally. I will connect you with a great dive shop to help with all your equipment needs. In the event a party of more than 4 is booked for this activity, a Dive Master will be brought in to assist so please let us know in advance. You must be Open Water certified to participate.

SINGLE TANK DIVE AT BLUE HERON BRIDGE

Duration varies •  Price is $70.00 per person.

A one-tank, SCUBA dive tour at Blue Heron bridge with me as your guide. Includes a short lesson about the local marine life, and instruction on proper protocol for entry and exit out of the water to protect the local dive site’s ecosystem. Cold bottled water and snacks provided. Bring your own, rent or purchase dive gear to include tanks locally. I will connect you with an excellent dive shop to help with all your equipment needs. If more than 4 individuals participate, a second Dive Master will be brought in to assist so please let us know in advance. You must be Open Water certified to participate. Check out our photo gallery for spectacular photos of one of my dives at Blue Heron Bridge.

TWO TANK BOAT DIVE

No longer available as I am dedicated full-time to provide SCUBA training and activities for Parkhurst Christian Academy students and their families.

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