So You Might Be Surprized To Know What
The Hardest Thing About Being An
SDI Scuba Instructor.

By most peoples standards you probably think I have a great job and for the most part I do.

There is something about being a divebuddy and Scuba Diving with someone that makes an automatic positive connection. Maybe it's the common bond of the love of the ocean.

Maybe it was the great conversations on board the boat where it is said, "Everything that happens or said at sea, stays at sea." A well known quote. Scuba diving has bonded us together whether you know it or not.

For those of you that I have yet to meet, I look forward to diving with you and enjoying the adventure and indulging in scuba diving under the ocean as many times as you want.

Scuba Diving is easier than you think.  I am always happy to answer any questions about any aspect of diving that you might have that you have always wanted to ask.  Email me or phone me.

Would You Be Willing To Try Scuba Diving And Discover For Yourself Why 99% Of People Who Scuba Dive Rant And Rave About It Quickley Becoming Fanatics Even If You Are Not A Good Swimmer.

The answer is no because "good" swimmer is a subjective term. In addition, we put fins on your feet which will make any weak swimmer stronger.

Think about it… even if your face goes under the water you are fine. In Scuba Diving we carry our air with us and it’s delivered straight into our mouth whether we are on the surface or far below it with the regulator hose.

Not only that, but your Scuba Instructor, Laura Parke, is one of only a few instructors in the world that is a Swimming Instructor. This means that she can correct your technique and help you make the most of your efforts so that you can glide through the water without becoming exhausted.  She can correct your swimming or polish your technique, what ever the case might be. You are guaranteed to have a good experience under the water or you will get your money back.

Illustrated below is a Real Time Client Profile:

Thousands Have The Opportunity Of This Priceless Gift - But Never Took The Time To Scuba Dive In Fort Lauderdale.

If you have not gone scuba diving in Ft. Lauderdale or Pompano Beach, you could be missing out on buried treasure. That is the sole reason we are nick named and known as "the Gold Coast".

Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach have three distinct reef lines. The 1^st reef line is in 12-25 feet of sea water, 2^nd reef line is in 35-55 feet of sea water and the 3^rd reef line is in 60-120 feet of sea water. Florida is the 3^rd largest Barrier Reef in the World.

In addition, Florida has over 150 ship wrecks located from Jacksonville to Key West, with most of them located within the PADI, NAUI, SSI, SDI, Recreational Sport Diving limit. This fact makes our local scuba diving some of the most diversified and accessible that you will find anywhere in the world.

The Fort Laudedale and Pompano Beach 2^nd and 3^rd reef lines are the most dramatic in terms of the size of the coral and fish life. Enormous barrel sponges and massive sea whips inhabit the top of this reef and always lots of fish. As you can see from the pictures, fish abound individually and in vast schools. To swim among them is an experience you will long remember.

Typically, the water clarity is excellent because the Gulf Stream runs closest to shore beginning in north Broward. There are days that it is every bit as clear as the Bahamas. Reports of 80-120 of visibility are not uncommon. You can see the shipwreck from the top of the surface before you jump in.

As in the Miami area, there are many ship wrecks to visit in the beginner, intermediate and advanced level divers. This uniqueness welcomes divers of all skill levels and allows those normally limited to shallow reef diving to have a brand new and thrilling experience in Ship Wreck diving. The Captain Dan, The Rebel, The Edmunster, The Jim Atria and The Tennaco Oil Rigs are all worthy of visiting over several dives.

Diverse conditions are what make diving exciting and offer new challenges. With the reefs and wrecks in such close proximity to the Gulf Stream, no two days or scuba dives in Ft. Lauderdale ever the same. This guarantees you will have lots of fun and adventure with no chance of being bored on any scuba dive.

You many want to get your Advanced Open Water Certification, Drift Diver, Deep Diver or Wreck Diver Specialty Certification to dive the 3^rd Reef line. The deep water and strong current should only be explored by a skilled scuba divers. Register now for a private lesson so that you can stretch your limits and receive your free photo of you and your under the water adventure.

As of this week the conditions have been great visability and calm flat water. We guarantee a great dive every dive, so hurry up and get here or you'll miss out on great Florida Diving.

Sea You Underwater,

Laura Parke, Master Scuba Diver Trainer at Private Scuba Lessons.com

Looking from the beach, towards the sea, you would never know that there was another underwater world just waiting to be discovered. This secret dive site makes every dive a new ride because of the abundance of marine life and new coral growth.

Green Rope Sponges

Fifteen years ago the Army Core of Engineers built an outflow pipe to sea ending in 90'ft of water. To make sure the cement culverts stayed buried under the sea floor itself, in the event of hurricane, they laid large solid bricks, followed by big boulders and then another set of blocks with holes in them.

The pictures you are seeing are from the actual dive site, the actual blocks, bricks and boulders that local divers affectionately refer to as the Michigan Sidewalk. The dive site gets its name due to the latitudinal landmark from shore which is Michigan Street in Hollywood, Florida. "Sidewalk" because it resembles a cement walk way.

Big Boulders of Michigan Sidewalk Dive Site

You need to reference Michigan Street when swimming from shore to line you up properly to find this needle in the haystack. Many people try finding this scuba site every year and miss it due to poor navigational skills.

Finding This Site Is Very Tricky. Attempting to head out on your own, without a knowledgeable guide, can lead to a variety of unpleasant and possible dangerous scenarios including: exhaustion, running out of air and plain old frustration as you never find that which you were seeking.

If you want to be guaranteed off seeing thousands of fish and wildlife, the whole point of going scuba diving then you need to be well trained. Navigational training is especially important if you want to find the Michigan Sidewalk. As you can see from the pictures, marine life is everywhere.

Michigan Street Sidewalk

Some highlights of these pictures are blue tangs, yellow grunts, pink and green sponges, sea whips, gregonias, stoplight parrot fish and a healthy cluster of Staghorn Coral. This species of Coral only grows in Florida and is on the endangered species list. This piece, shows signs of health and vitality.

If you are interested in seeing more marine life in 50 minutes than you will in most of your diving career put together, guaranteed, than make sure you contact me. I will get you to this needle in the haystack, secret dive site quickly and easily. Once there you will have a great time as we explore this amazing underwater world and I will ensure you arrive home again safely with fantastic stories to tell and lifetime memories. (priceless)

Guaranteed to make your underwater wishes and dreams come true.

Contact me now,

Laura Parke, Master Scuba Trainer, Private Scuba Lessons . com and you official Search and Recovery Trainer at large

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