Are you looking for a local buddy? Someone to share expenses on a trip?
Or maybe a partner for life that you can share your love of diving with?
If so, please complete the short information form and we will post it here for you.

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Kirby City: Broken Arrow E-Mail: Alabamacop1022@aol.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Tenkiller Lake Local comments: Im a divemaster who loves being in the water more then I do on land. With hundreds of dives to boot! I volunteer at the local aquarium as well during the year so I get wet all year long! I love shallower dives in the lakes and usually opt to stay above the thermocline however do occasionally venture below to see new sights. I am an organizer for a local group and participate in scuba events through out the year such as lake clean ups and assist local Dive shops with our group cosponsoring fun events like pumpkin carving contest and easter egg hunts. General Travel: Yes I travel to Arkansas and Missouri often for great diving and some times even pack up to head to destinations like the carribean and Hawaii for awesome fun diving!

Francesco M City: Milan E-Mail: aviary64@hotmail.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: any

Lynn Tran City: Dallas E-Mail: kitchenpan7@gmail.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Dallas Local comments: I am looking for an experience dive buddy as I just got my PADI certificate in 2011 and I love diving. I can travel when I get more dives. Thank you very much.

Kevin Gagnier City: Vancouver, B.C. E-Mail: okg108@gmail.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Vancouver area Local comments: I was recently certified in Goa, India and have not dove (dived?) since. I'm in the process of buying equipment. As I work in Alberta on a rotation schedule (14/7 days). when back in the Vancouver area I am looking for a dive buddy. I am a 49 year old male who is not prone to panic (at least above ground). Easy going & flexible. Hope to hear from anyone who might be available

Ashley City: Stafford E-Mail: cajunlady3@gmail.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Va Beach to DC Local comments: I am an open water diver with limited experience, but now have the time to dive more! Recently did a dive in St. Thomas and loved it and am ready to get more involved in this sport!

Nick City: Rockledge, florida E-Mail: lazzarocustoms@yahoo.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: where ever Local comments: i am looking to go diving, if anyone has extra gear for me to use and wants a dive buddy that will go diving at any time, please let me know..... i really want to go treasure hunting..... anyone up for that ???? General Travel: Yes Travel destination: where ever Travel dates: when ever Travel comments: i am looking to go diving, if anyone has extra gear for me to use and wants a dive buddy that will go diving at any time, please let me know..... i really want to go treasure hunting..... anyone up for that ????

Shani Ploskonos City: Honolulu Hawaii E-Mail: sahnyba20@gmail.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: waikiki beach Local comments: hey friends, looking for a partner to diveing in hawaii honolulu. tow start and up.Want to gain experience and dive as much as possible. Preference for Hebrew

Bill City: Ravenna, Ohio E-Mail: bill425@neo.rr.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Ohio Quarrys Local comments: I am Advanced Open Water/ with Nitrox. Looking for any level diver. I would like to find someone who is safty minded and who will also do some skill work as well as have fun.

Erin Johnson City: Columbus, Ohio E-Mail: erinair@hotmail.com Looking for travel buddy: Yes Specific Trip: Yes Travel destination: Belize, Bonaire, etc? Travel dates: end of June, all of July or early August 2012 Travel comments: Want to take a dive trip to Belize, Bonaire, Mexico (really whatever is more reasonable-price-wise or open to somewhere else).... Have just started looking into trips..... want someone that has dive experience, good swimmer, flexible and down to earth.... my family doesn't dive.

Vall Bull City: Norwich, Norfolk E-Mail: vbhunt10@yahoo.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Norfolk Local comments: Padi adv open water, nitrox course done. Looking for somebody to share travel with, I am 49 done 130 dives, like wrecks Corals ext. General Travel: Yes Travel dates: Any, am flexible

J Hernandez City: Miami E-Mail: yordanhernandez86@me.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Looking for travel buddy: Yes Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Miami, FT lauderdale, Keys Local comments: Looking for a dive buddy to dive on the weekends, Do not own a boat, we can share cost, shore diving, free diving..also open for travels....

Jeff Trayer City: Tulsa E-Mail: jtrayer22@hotmail.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Looking for travel buddy: Yes Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Beaver lake, Tenkiller, tablerock General Travel: Yes

Carol Murphy City: Dousman E-Mail: carolmurphy042gmail.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Looking for travel buddy: Yes Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local comments: I dive the Carribean at least once a year_ currently looking for a dive buddy for Utilia in October &/or feb Bonaire or open for any dive trips! General Travel: Yes Specific Trip: Yes Travel dates: Utilia or Boniare Travel comments: I'm looking for other female & maybe male divers that enjoy recreational diving in tropical dive sites. Experienced and would appreciate a experienced diver that likes to travel!

Lyn Simons City: Tampa, FL E-Mail: msimons357@gmail.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Bradenton, Grotto, Springs Local comments: NAUI OW Certified July 2011 diver looking for buddy.

Marc D City: Los Angeles Area E-Mail: megalomaniac_909@yahoo.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Southern California Local comments: I live in Southern California, and am tired of waiting for my old dive buddy to get ready. Looking for beach dives off of Southern California.

Don Tallahassee E-Mail: montegots@yahoo.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Looking for travel buddy: Yes Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Tallahassee, Crawfordville, Panama City Beach Local comments: Looking for dive buddy that wants to dive different areas and wants to have fun exploring reef's and wild life and some spear fishing is a must. Someone who is willing to go at anytime Avaliable Friday afternoon after 2:30 up to sunday @5:00 Will help pay for expenses.

Steven City: Beavercreek, Ore E-Mail: steven@.lperry yahoo.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Oregon

John City: Port Charlotte, FL E-Mail: jfk36632002@yahoo.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Looking for travel buddy: Yes Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: South Florida, east west coast Local comments: Re-certifed last year, Padi25 yrs ago and Naui now. Looking for dive buddy to dive local or take trips. Love to catch lobster,want to start spearfishing. General Travel: Yes Travel destination: Keys, Mexico,Belize Travel comments: No dates yet, going to dive florida keys very soon and frequently. Like to take a trip back to Mexico, never been to Belize.

Brian City: Ventura,CA E-Mail: Banner85@gmail.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Malibu/Ventura,CA Local comments: No special skills needed. I just finished my rescue course looking for people who enjoy diving

Ben City: Mountain View E-Mail: mixxalot@yahoo.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Looking for travel buddy: Yes Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Monterey/Carmel Local comments: Looking for someone who wants to dive Monterey and lives in bay area. Share gas expenses and has a truck or SUV for hauling gear. General Travel: YesTravel destination: Caribbean, South Pacific Travel dates: June-December Travel comments: Planning dive trip between Oct-Dec to either Cayman/Turks or Hawaii, Phillipines

Christopher City: Harrisburg, PA E-Mail: medic9204@gmail.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Central PA Local comments: Doesn't really matter to me what or where. I've been to all the schools and been diving since I was 12. My partner's medically unqualified any more and I'm looking for new partners. Hit me up! General Travel: Yes Travel destination: Any Travel dates: TBD Travel comments: Always looking for a fun trip!

Junaid Union City, CA sup3rnovah@gmail.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Norcal / Monteray Local comments: I am a newbie. Just completed OW cert. Looking for dive buddies with some experience.

Scott Lucas Fort Lauderdale dlucas6983@yahoo.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: fort laudetdale Local comments: Still in process of getting OW certifaction. I dont know anyone who dives. I dont have a boat but would be willing to share expenses on soneone elses boat or do beach dives... hit me up.

Keith Aleo Boston, MA keithaleo@aol.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Boston Harbor Local comments: I've actually not done the harbor yet, but would enjoy doing so. My dive shop is Boston Scuba. General Travel: Yes Travel comments: I'm heading to FL to get my advanced scuba cert - I'll do this over Thanksgiving. After, I'd love to travel to do more diving.

John Captain Cook E-Mail: gronbergs@charter.net Local Dive Area: Kona coast Local comments: I'm taking my annual big island trip (Kealakedua/Capt Cook area) to visit my daughter and family. I like to snorkel the Kona coast. Lots of nice snorkeling spots.

Stephen Sydney E-Mail: ausjap@attglobal.net Local Dive Area: Truk Specific Trip: Yes Travel destination: Truk Micronesia Travel dates: 18th to 25th september Travel comments: Just looking for a buddy for Truk trip staying at blue lagoon.

Douglas Crone Webster E-Mail: doogie.crone@gmail.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Tampa Bay north or south Local comments: Recently moved to Florida, & I'm getting back into the sport after 30 plus years. I used to do some diving when I was in the Navy back in the 70's & 80's, but was never certified. I cannot affort to become certified YET, but would still like to get with some folks who would like to just go out from time to time, and allow me to regain my confidence and experience. I do prefer to associate with females, as they tend to have a bit more patience, but any help is better than none. Travel comments: right now I'm just starting with snorkeling, as I need to build my stamina...I really let myself get outta shape over the years, the good thing is I quit smoking about 15 yrs. ago.

Mario Bonilla FT. LAUDERDALE E-Mail: MARIOE68@GMAIL.COM Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: ft. lauderdale,miami,west palm beach Local comments: Hello, divers. iam mario in FT. LAUDERDALE looking for others divers for ADVENTURE in diving (divebuddy) anyone up to get your fins wet? any level diver male or female. gear ready and ready for lobster hunting.

Garner Farrier Mathis E-Mail: garnerfarrier@yahoo.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Texas and Caribbean Local comments: Older guy that likes photography. Nitrox and Underwater Photography Certifications along with Open Water Scuba. 100+ dives.

Chris Pikeville ky E-Mail: fanatic4uk@aol.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Pikeville , Kentucky Local comments: Looking for a buddy to do local dives, or possible travel. General Travel: Yes

Roy "Barry" Moore Dallas, N.C. E-Mail: moormechfixit@aol.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Mooresville, N.C.....N.C./S.C. coast Local comments: Looking for Female dive buddy to share the love of scuba. Perfer 45 to 55 years of age. (I'm 55). I dive twice a week at least at Lake Norman PDRA rock quarry, and some off the coast of N.C/S.C.. I am a PADI Master diver/Working on Divemaster, with appx 800 dives. I work part time with one of the local dive shops. I am currently Seperated and looking for someone who has a passion for diving like myself. Would like an ACTIVE white/female between the ages of 45 and 55.

Gary Friendshuh Buffalo Gap SD E-Mail: me@gwtc.net Looking for travel buddy: Yes General Travel: Yes Travel destination: Warm ocean Travel comments: Looking for a dive buddy and ultimately for two more divers who are also table tennis and card players. I have shipped two ping pong tables to the Caribbean for dive trips, the best of which 4 of us dove, played lots of table tennis and cards. I like warm water water ocean dives. I have been several places in the Caribbean and Hawaii and Fiji. I am a rancher so like making trips between November 15 and Feb. 15th. Not into the tourist thing but always up for adventure.

Tony Banks Garden Grove, CA E-Mail: diver1tony@gmail.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: laguna beach ca Local comments: I have a boat and would like to find a dive buddy. I have a Kayak that have turned it into a diving kayak and would like to find someone that enjoys kayak diving.

Bob Mackie Eldridge E-Mail: rmackie@mchsi.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Iowa / Illinois

Paul Arnold Suffolk E-Mail: pja69@yahoo.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: lake rawlings, nags head Local comments: Looking for someone who just wants to get your head under the water.

Tracy SACRAMENTO E-Mail: freedom2ride67@yahoo.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Sac, Montery, Tahoe Local comments: Im a new diver and need practice . Open to any lake or river have not been in the Ocean yet plannig a trip to Montery on the 5th of august

Michael Hartford CT E-Mail: mikekelly4563@gmail.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Anywhere Local comments: New PADI open water diver looking for dive partner to dive near Hartford CT to dive close by (MA, RI) General Travel: Yes

Lynn Towson, MD E-Mail: lbueck@bueckmanlaw.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Baltimore, MD Local comments: New to area and looking for opportunity for laid back diving in the Balitimore area.

Fabio Palm Coast - Fl E-Mail: fabio.de@hotmail.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Daytona; Saint Augustine Local comments: Padi cert. I like to spearfish.

Name: Gil Prince Indieo, California E-Mail: shortsforever@aol.com Looking for travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: across the usa Local comments: widowed, age 71, white male, would like to drive across the usa, vist from Fla. up the east coast, where ever, just want to travel and have fun and really get to see everything, go fishing see the sights. Take my car and share gas.

Michelle Cookeville E-Mail: mjnscuba@hotmail.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: cookeville, tn Local comments: I am new to diving and love it. It has been 2 yrs since I went diving & want to start diving again. I am happily married, however my husband has no intrest. I am looking for a female dive partner who would enjoy diving localy and travel at times. General Travel: Yes

Debbie Gibson Franklin, Indiana E-Mail: debbie46131@yahoo.com Looking for travel buddy: Yes Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Blue Springs Quarry General Travel: Yes Travel destination: Haven't decided Travel dates: Fall 2011 Travel comments: I haven't yet planned where I want to go. I thought maybe I could find someone who needed a buddy on their trip.

Debo Crites Charleston, SC E-Mail: debho972@hotmail.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Charleston, SC. Local comments: I am new to diving. I have about 14 dives under my (weight) belt. I was trained in a very intensive NAUI program at the University of Missouri in Columbia MO. I am looking to get involved with local dive clubs and people who are passionate about diving.

Alan Eau Claire WI E-Mail: wiscodiver@hotmail.com Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Eau Claire WI Local comments: Hello, I am looking for new div buddies in the EC area. Please contact me if you are out there.

Chuck Interlachen E-Mail: hunt4fun@ymail.com Looking for local buddy: Yes Looking for travel buddy: Yes Looking for local and/or travel buddy: Yes Local Dive Area: Mainly N.central Fl ...Ginne, Blue Grotto, Devils Den, Crystal River.... Local comments: AOW,EANX...beginning cavern/cave training. I have an excellent independent instructor whom was my dive buddy, but he landed a great job in GA, so now I need someone fairly local to dive with on a regular basis. I have basic photo/video equipment, and a compressor to fill tanks with grade E air. Also a mid size aluminum boat for pick up craft on river drift dives like Crystal River.

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