Kim Rafacz

Course Director

Year of Professional Certification: 1993

PADI Level: Master Instructor

About Me: Since I can remember I’ve been in awe and wonder of everything ocean. My first dive was a DSD with my Dad and Great-Uncle in Hawaii and as soon as I started there was no stopping me! Why? … The peace and tranquility of the ocean, staring in the eyes of a sealion or shark, swiming through underwater arches like flying - just a few. As an instructor, opening the eyes of new divers to everything I love is witnessing their eyes open to a world that was previously hidden. Training passionate divers in specialties transforms fear and unsuredness into confidence and accomplishment. Topped off with training those who want to be Dive Pros and share this experience - I am thankful for each and every one of my divers and a chance to be a part their stories.

Favorite Dive Destination: San Carlos, Mexcio! It’s where my husband proposed :o)

Favorite Marine Animal: Orca

Favorite Dive Gear: XIT 404 Aqua Pencil

Specialties I Teach:

Adapative Techniques
Deep Diver
Night Diver
Wreck
Peak Performance Buoyancy
PADI AWARE
Underwater Navigation
Underwater Naturalist
Wreck
Enriched Air Nitrox
Care for Children w/AED
Emergency First Responder
Emergency O2
AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
AWARE Shark Conservation
Dive Against Debris
Reef Guardian-Lionfish Specialty
Freediving
Advanced Freediving
Drift Diver