Tom Simpkins

PADI Open Water Instructor

Tom

About Tom

I was certified locally in 2004.

I wanted to dive with the sharks in the Newport Aquarium. So that's what I do- I have over a hundred dives there as a volunteer; I'm often underwater there for three hours at a time!

You'll find me reading a book or walking my dog, if not diving at the Newport Aquarium.

I'm a manager at a company in West Chester.

In fact my favorite dive spot is the Newport Aquarium.

Top 5 recommended destinations…

  1. Turks & Caicos
  2. John Pennekamp
  3. Florida Keys
  4. Gilboa Quarry
  5. any liveaboard

PADI course most recommended…

Rescue Diver

Most important lesson for anyone…

Have fun in class and in the water!