Bob McClurg (Specialty Instructor)
I learned to dive in 1962 and was certified in 1967. After logging thousands of dives in the local Channel Islands and working as a Divemaster for many years. I became an Instructor in 1993. Diving is the greatest sport in the world, so I like teaching it because I can share it with others. What I like best is listening to the excitement in a beginners voice as they describe what they saw on their first dive! Once your certified I'll teach you how to hunt for lobsters - that's my second favorite thing! I am a volunteer on the Underwater Search and Rescue Team for Ventura County and am certified by PADI to teach all levels including enriched air, deep, drift and medic first aid.

Joseph Dovala (OWSI)
I started blowing bubbles in 1967 at the age of 10 when my father rented a two hose regulator and tank from a gas station/diveshop in Yucaipa, CA. I got certified in 1972 and became a PADI Instructor in 1993. I have been involved with many type of diving, including commercial, research and technical sport diving. My favorite diving activity is U/W photography. I try to publish at least once a year. Being able to capture an image from the underwater world and share it with people is very rewarding. I hope to be doing it well into old age. I primarily teachWater and Enriched Air/Nitrox courses.

Lou Ciarimboli (IDC Staff Instructor)
I began recreational diving in 1978 and have logged over 3000 dives to date. Diving has taken me to many places including the South Pacific and Central America, but my favorite dive destinations are Palau, Micronesia and Cozomel Mexico. I began my professional career in 1995 as a Divemaster for the "Youth Quest" program which teaches diving to underprivileged youth in the Los Angeles area. I became an instructor in 1997 and really enjoy seeing the excitement of the first time diver as well as helping experienced divers advance their skills. I hold a U.S. Coast Guard Masters License which allows me to operate my own dive charter business. Join me on the "No Respect" for fun, easy, comfortable diving.

Lynn Leonhard (OWSI)
Water Instructor and webmaster for this site.

Sheila Young (OWSI)

I learned to dive in 1985 in a bitter cold lake in Montana. Soon after, I began travelling the world in search of warm colorful waters; and through my journey I've met some of the most amazing people and found some of the most incredible places, which will live in my heart forever. My goal as an instructor is tosome of these doors for you so you can experience the wonders of worlds oceans.