Easy Divers Memphis
6161 Shelby Oaks Dr.
Memphis, TN 38134
Phone: (901) 753-2926
Located inside Well Worx Sportsplex
Saralynn
Turner, Master Scuba Instructor
People look at me like I am from outer space when I tell them that I
have a scuba diving instruction and travel business in Memphis. They
seem to think I must have a little water on the brain to pick such a
landlocked area for a business that revolves around water, and I must
admit I can see their point.
As the least likely student to even complete my Memphis State Scuba
class, the idea of becoming self employed as a scuba instructor was the
furthest thing from my mind as I completed my degree in International
Business. I had it all planned out (or so I thought), I would work for a
big multinational corporation, have a fine selection of dress for
success suits, and travel the world over making my mark.
Curiously enough, the universe has a fine sense of humor! I have what I
call a multi-dollar company, own a fine selection of swimsuits,
wetsuits, and dry suits and do get to travel the world over with a fine
group of diving adventurers in tow.
This is not exactly what I planned, but it is ten times better than what
I would have ever visualized for myself.
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Frank
"Da Fish" Benedetti, Instructor
Scuba diving, to me, is one of the most peaceful and
beautiful things that a person can experience in life. In my first five
minutes in the ocean, I saw more kinds of fish than I had seen my entire
life. Now, even after several hundred dives, I still manage to see
something new on every dive trip.
I became an instructor in February 2002 (after much help and
encouragement from Saralynn), so that I could work for Blackbeards
Cruises, in the Bahamas. Imagine diving, fishing, and sailing everyday-
and getting PAID for it! After leaving, I returned to Memphis to get
married and start a family.
I have since become an EMT and am now working at The Med as a hyperbaric
technician (which means I run the recompression chamber). So, although I
can’t be on the water everyday, anymore, my work still keeps me involved
with diving.
If you are one of those people that says “I always wanted to try
diving”, just call Saralynn and our energetic crew will introduce you to
this fantastic sport!
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Chris
"Tater Belle" Jones, Senior Divemaster
I've been an Easy Diver since 1996 and love diving more
and more with each dive. When I first started diving, I was very
"quantity-oriented"...the greater the number of dives, the better. But I
got wiser and now it’s the quality that counts. I like to watch the
marine life and see what's happening in their neighborhood. Without
fail, I always say "this is so cool" at some point during a dive.
I've been a certified PADI Divemaster for almost a year and have been
with a lot of you on your first open water dives and your first ocean
dives. It is so much fun to see your expressions underwater and hear
about the GIANT shark/turtle/puffer/catfish you just saw.
So, between the marine life and my new dive buddies, I am always having
quality dives!
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Randy
"Wilson" Clark, Senior Divemaster
Scuba diving is a passion for me. I first started my
diving enthusiasm in the early eighty’s while living in east Tennessee
and diving the local lakes and quarries. After moving to the mid-south,
I felt I had lost my accessible dive areas until I found Easy Divers. I
have been diving with Easy Divers since 2001, and my passion for the
sport has returned.
I am a wildlife biologist with the Corps of Engineers and have always
enjoyed and experienced wildlife above water, but as a diver I can
experience the wonders of the aquatic life underwater. Imagine nose to
nose with bass, bluegill and catfish experienced in our local waters and
the beauty of the animals in the saltwater world. You are apart of their
world as a diver.
The ease of instruction by Saralynn and Frankie for kids and adults,
along with the Easy Divers staff, makes scuba diving a sport the entire
family can enjoy together.
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Bob
"Professor" Sweeney, Instructor
First of all, no I'm not a real professor (think Gilligan's Island). I
began diving later in life than many, my daughter was home from college
one summer and wanted to take scuba classes so I went along as a buddy
and haven't stopped since. That was in 1987, and I went on to become an
Instructor in 1992. Basically I am a selfish person. I like to have fun,
and want to make sure everyone around me is having fun too. Showing
folks how to dive safely and joining them on trips where we enjoy the
wonders of the underwater world certainly fills the bill. Our goal as
divers is to "be the fish" and look like we belong down there so we are
accepted by the natives.
In the real world I am a Civil Engineer with my own company in Memphis,
TN. We assist in the planning and design of land development projects as
well as municipal infrastructure projects. Some of the Memphis projects
I have worked on over the years include Peabody Place, Harbor Town, Oak
Court Mall, Riverwood Farms, Countrywood, Cool Springs, Goodlett Farms,
Uptown Redevelopment Area, and Federal Express World Headquarters.
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Don "Uncle Don" Wray
Our newest Divemaster who single handedly is helping to promote Easy Divers all over town and who can be counted on for poolside cheer and support.
Email Uncle Don
Ross Owen, Divemaster Retired
Our favorite retiree who alternates his time between the golf course,
diving like crazy in far flung destinations, and hanging out around the
pool deck to be a good example of what the post retirement years can be.
Geoff Wood, Divemaster Elect
Soon to wear the Divemaster crown can be counted on as our local
gadget/computer guy, and former commercial diver for insight and
experience.