About Me: Name: Barry A HooeCertification: Master Scuba Diver Trainer / Staff IDC InstructorLogged Dives: Over 1600Certifying Agencies: PADICertified Specialty: High Altitude Diver, Underwater Hunter, Equipment Specialist, Drift Diver, Deep Diver. PSI Visual Cylinder Insp. Specialty Instructor: Search & Recovery Diver, Equipment Specialist, Multilevel Diver, Underwater Navigator, Dry Suit Diver, Deep Diver, Boat Diver, Night Diver, Full Face MaskI was certified in Dec 1984 the Philippines. after my Open Water class I continued with improving my skills by taking the Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Dive Master course. in 9 July 1993 and completed the Instructor Development course (IDC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) on 20 Nov. 1994. Today, as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer / Staff IDC Instructor with over 1600 logged dives underwater in oceans and lakes around the world, One of my favorite memories is the excitement I felt breathing underwater for the first time. I am still excited every time a new diver takes the first breath underwater, the look on their face is what makes being a SCUBA instructor the most rewarding adventure you can have.Through out my diving life I have had the chance to dive in the Philippines, Okinawa Japan, Malaysia, Singapore , Indonesia, Australia, Florida, Oregon and Washington.I am currently working at SALEM SCUBA in Salem Oregon salemscuba.com
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