Phillip Hance
Divemaster
Why did you become a diver?
I have always loved the ocean and grew up with Jaques Cousteau. I wanted to be an underwater adventurer.
When did you become a diver?
July of 1998
When did you become a professional diver?
June of 2013
What made you want to teach diving?
I enjoy teaching all things “high adventure” and diving is my favorite.
What is your favorite part of teaching a scuba class?
Seeing people get comfortable breathing underwater, when they finally relax and have fun.
Where is your favorite place in the world to go dive?
Cozumel Mexico for the drift dives and the Yucatan for the Cenotes.
What is your favorite local dive?
Beaver Lake.
What Kind of gear do you use.
BC Sherwood
Reg Genesis
Mask Tusa
Fins Tusa Imprex
What is your favorite after Dive meal?
Depends on where we are, a burger at the malt shop coming back from Tenkiller. Beaver Lake area I am still exploring all of the local fare.
Where’s that one last place in the world you haven’t been that you would love to go dive?
Silfra Fissure in Iceland 2018
Why do you enjoy teaching with Okiescuba?
Everyone is friendly and on the same page and we all enjoy it for the same reason, our passion is diving and teaching people to dive safely.