With over 20 years of experience exploring North East shipwrecks, global reefs, and Tulum’s caves, I offer elite private and semi-private scuba instruction based in New York. While my training is rooted strictly in the DIR (Doing It Right) philosophy for safety and precision, every course is completely tailored to your personal goals, pace, and current skill level. From foundational recreational diving to advanced technical and wreck exploration, you get an uncompromising standard of safety delivered through a customized learning experience. I offer globally recognized certifications through the International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers IANTD

Teaching Style

Focusing heavily on calm mindset and clear communication under stress.
Teaching strict gas planning and redundant equipment management.
Keeping classes small to ensure personal safety and hands-on guidance.
Following and teaching the DIR diving philosophy

Master the depths with personalized instruction from beginner to technical diver.

Dive deeper, stay longer, and explore further by mastering the art of the dive.

Why Advance Your Training?

To unlock New Depths: Access restricted wrecks and deep reefs safely.
To perfect Your Buoyancy: Glide effortlessly and save your gas supply.
To build Ultimate Confidence: Handle unexpected underwater currents with ease.
To protect Aquatic Life: Master control to never damage fragile coral.

SPORT DIVER COURSES : Open Water * Advanced Open Water * EANx Nitrox Diver * Rescue Diver * Rec Essentials Diver * Deep Diver * Drysuit Diver * Self Sufficient Diver *Navigation diver *Boat diver * Non penetration wreck diver * Elite Scuba Diver * Divemaster

TECHNICAL TRAINING: Twin Tank Diver * Tek Essentials diver * Wreck Diver * Advanced Nitrox / Decompression Diver

This image shows a small part of the underwater remains of the SS Thistlegorm, widely considered one of the most historically significant and spectacular World War II shipwreck dives in the world

Iconic deck of the SS Thistlegorm, one of the most famous and highly regarded World War II shipwrecks in the world. Located at a depth of 100ft (32) meters in the Egyptian Red Sea near Sha'ab Ali, the image highlights the ship's heavy-duty anchor winch

A junior wreck diver demonstrates excellent trim and buoyancy control while holding an American flag attached to the ship's superstructure, honoring military veterans and commemorating the vessel's naval history

This photo captures a beautifully candid underwater moment between two sea lions interacting near the ocean floor in the Sea of Cortes, named as the "Aquarium of the World" by Jacques Cousteau,

Email: rec2tekscuba@gmail.com

Roger Benites Cell: 718-506-6960

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