Daniel Y 'Captain Dan' ( Captains Team )

  • Captain

    PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer - Scuba Diving since 2006

    Captain Dan was nicknamed by one of his students as the “underwater cowboy,” because he grew up ranching in Kansas before serving in the military. 

    Captain Dan enjoys teaching both students and dive professionals and takes pride in ensuring his customers are happy, safe, and trained to dive. He has over 20 years of experience as a captain and dive professional. When he is not at driving or helping out at Rainbow Reef, he is diving and fishing on his own boat, the Underwater Cowboy. 

    He lives in Key Largo with his fiancé, their pups and parrots.

    • Favorite Dive Site:

      Spiegel Grove

    • Favorite Specialty Class:

      Wreck

    • Favorite Fish:

      Grouper

    • Favorite Restaurant:

      Upper Crust

    • Favorite Movie:

      Open Range

    PADI Specialty Instructor Certifications:

    • Wreck Diver

    • Deep Diver

    • Enriched Air/Nitrox Diver

    • Boat Diver

    • Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver

    • Night Diver

    • Search & Recovery Diver

    • Underwater Navigator

    • Digital Photo/Video

    • Drift Diver

    • Project Aware

    • Fish Identification

    • PADI Emergency 02 Provider

    • DAN Emergency 02 Provider

    • EFR Primary/Secondary Care

    • EFR Care for Children

My Dive Gear:

  • Regulators:

    Aqua Lung Titan

    Titan image - medium Incorporating all the best features of its predecessors, this third generation Titan has innovative features resulting in a more comfortable, lighter-weight and easier-breathing regulator. For the consumer that wants performance at an affordable price to ...

  • BCD:

    Aqua Lung Pro HD

    Pro HD image - medium The Pro HD is a wrap-around jacket with weight integration that is sure to appeal to a wide range of divers. It provides excellent value because it is so feature-rich for the price. Wherever you want to take it, it's ready to go....

  • Dive Computers:

    Suunto D6i Wrist Top Dive Computer

    D6i Wrist Top Dive Computer image - medium The Suunto D6i is the wristop dive computers of choice for those who take their diving seriously. With a new tilt-compensated 3D digital compass and wireless air integration, it's an essential tool when other people rely on your diving skills. The D6i is ...

  • Octopus:

    Aqua Lung Legend Octo

    Legend Octo image - medium This balanced second stage is the perfect pairing for the Legend LX regulator. Its breathability is unmatched. In fact, it breathes easier than most primary regulators! Made with the same high quality parts and materials as the Legend LX, quality and dura...

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