Greg got certified in 2017 at West Hawk Lake and immediately fell down the rabbit hole!
By summer of 2018 he was a practicing Divemaster for Diver City and by 2019 had joined to DCS Zoo team, cleaning the polar bear and seal tanks at Assiniboine Park Zoo!
Greg prefers off the beaten path dive destinations and is a lover of cold water diving! When not diving locally, you can find him diving in South Africa, in the UK or British Columbia.
When he’s not diving, he’s probably hiking, cooking or taking pictures of bugs.
Pro Since: 2018
Joined Team: 2018
Certified Location: West Hawk Lake
For as long as Ashley can remember she has been fascinated with sharks, whales and all things below the surface, but never considered scuba. Ashley ventured into the underwater world in 2019 in our local Manitoba waters and quickly became addicted. Though she has a soft spot for the warm tropical destinations, she has found a new hidden love for cold water diving in our Canadian waters.
She enjoys teaching others and spreading the scuba-bug, so in 2022 she certified as a Divemaster and became one of the Pros. She is also a part of the DCS Zoo team and never thought cleaning up poop could bring her so much joy! Ashley is most commonly found at the shop organizing and scheduling our pool nights, lake training weekends, and other events, is the mastermind behind all things social media/marketing, and is always willing to help customers and divers to be.
Pro Since: 2022
Joined Team: 2020
Certified Location: West Hawk Lake
Dan has been interested in the underwater world since his youth. He finally decided to take the plunge after talking to other divers and got his PADI Open Water certification in 2010. You will find him mostly at West Hawk Lake where he loves to take other divers in his boat to explore the different dive sites on the lake. Dan was certified as a PADI Divemaster in 2018 and he is excited for this new adventure and looking forward to showing others this amazing world under the waves.
Pro Since: 2018
Joined Team: 2018
Certified Location: West Hawk Lake
From the first time Rick sank into the water above Barracuda Reef just outside Playa del Carmen in 2013 he knew he was hooked. He got his Open Water Certification later that year and has now made his way up to the highest level of a recreational diver, Master Scuba Diver. Rick can often be spotted in the dive shop chatting with the local divers but most of the time you will find him on our Diver City vacations. He has been diving in the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, the wrecks in Tobermory and his wishlist continues to grow!
Joined Team: 2016
Certified Location: Roatan, Honduras
Shaun has always been fascinated with the marine world, he was certified as an open water diver in 2010. He continues his love for the sport by diving in West Hawk Lake, Lake Superior, abandoned open pit iron mines, the Caribbean, and other fresh water lakes. Shaun became a divemaster in 2015 and has been an active member of our team at the pool and the lake. He is also a part of the zoo team where they clean the polar bear and seal tanks.
Pro Since: 2015
Joined Team: 2015
Certified Location: West Hawk Lake
Mercedes became addicted to SCUBA in 2014 when she accomplished her Open Water SCUBA Diver course. While she thought she would enjoy SCUBA, she was not prepared for how meditative and relaxing the sport can be. She moved into the Pro side of SCUBA in 2016 as a Divemaster and eventually became an Instructor in 2021. She enjoys seeing students first breaths underwater and watching their confidence grow as the course proceeds.
While she has travelled to the Caribbean multiple times to see: reef cuttlefish, sharks, majestic sea pancakes (stingrays), and octopuses (just to name a few), she does all her training at West Hawk Lake.
You can find her at the Lake during the summer teaching courses and looking for snails and crawfish in the shallows or waving to the small mouth bass. During the remainder of the year, she pops in and out of Diver City SCUBA to help out in the service department fixing torn gloves, hoods, boots, and wetsuits from the rental fleet.
Pro Since: 2016
Joined Team: 2015
Certified Location: West Hawk Lake
Meaghan started diving in 2011 and instantly wanted to become a SCUBA instructor. After working and traveling for a few years, to gain diving experience, she became an instructor in 2015.
Although most of her time is spent keeping the dive shop and its hooligans under control, she always appreciates the time she gets to spend underwater. Meaghan is very passionate about protecting the underwater world and being a positive ambassador for the misunderstood sharks!
Pro Since: 2013
Joined Team: 2014
Certified Location: Turks and Caicos
Rick has been snorkeling the shores of the Whiteshell since the late 60’s, and started diving in 2008. He has been advancing his training and experience steadily over the past 13 years, Divemaster in 2014, Assistant Instructor in 2016, Open Water Instructor in 2018 and Master Scuba Diver Trainer in 2021.
When not Wreck diving off the UK coast, Reef diving in Cuba or Cenote diving in Mexico, he can be found teaching in West Hawk Lake.
Pro Since: 2014
Joined Team: 2013
Certified Location: West Hawk Lake
Dave has been diving since 2000, he certified as a Divemaster in 2011 and upgraded to Assistant Instructor in 2016. Dave loves giving people their first underwater experience through the Discover SCUBA program.
Dave loves to travel to see different areas around the world but some of his favorites are right here in Canada: Conception Bay, NL; Tobermory, ON; Vancouver Island, BC; and of course – West Hawk Lake!
Pro Since: 2011
Joined Team: 2011
Certified Location: West Hawk Lake
Jay learned to dive in 2007 and quickly became hooked. He continued his education in a variety of specialties and certified as a PADI Instructor in 2011. Between teaching at West Hawk and being President of Regulators Dive Club, Jay can usually be found at the lake or at Diver City, with a coffee cup in hand!
Pro Since: 2011
Joined Team: 2012
Certified Location: West Hawk Lake
