Steve DeNeef
Instructor Certifier
Steve was certified with NASDS in 1984 while serving in the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton at USA and started working here in 1985 for the original owner, where he learned  how to be a dive leader, repair gear and customer service. He became an instructor in 1992, in 1997 he was named NASDS instructor of the year and instructor certifier in 1998 right after we bought the shop and we became SSI in 1999.  He still loves scuba and teaching others to become safe and confident divers. He also has over 10,500 dives and still enjoys 99% of them. When conditions are good he is out on the boat diving, fishing or both.

Buddy
The dog
Buddy was adopted in 2006 and he is Steve’s  dog. He goes on the boat and anywhere Steve can take him (otherwise he pouts).  He is the shop dog and likes when other dogs (friendly one‘s) come over and play.  He hates diving because he doesn’t like the water. He really does have the perfect name. He loves it here always trying to get a squirrel or raccoon and he is our entertainment. Buddy is a good dog!!!!! Just ask him.

Jake DeNeef
The kid
Jake is almost 16 now and a better diver than most. He was born and raised around diving.  He is very good at helping out here at the shop with almost everything. He is very good with customers and hunting gear. He was the first model for xx small BC’s, mouthpieces and dive jackets. He has dove in southern Ca. water and  many tropical waters. He has 250+ logged dives.  He is loving the diving and school here. Like Buddy he is a good boy.