al engel

PADI divemaster #159440

Al is a retired farmer and mechanic. He is a genius at fixing things, and keeps our compressor operational.

After completion of the PADI Distinctive Specialty Golf Ball Diver (available only at MDS) he started a company called Snappers that retrieves golf balls.

Al is a member of the Hudson Rescue & Recovery Team and has been a mainstay in many recoveries.  Al is always willing to lend a helping hand to new students, divers and staff.

Diving Timeline

• 1988 - Certified Open Water
• 1997 - PADI Divemaster
• 2014 - PADI Certified Public Safety Diver

Favorite Dive Destination

Any place there is water… warm or cold, clear or zero visibility

Fun Facts

• Several PADI Specialties
• Loves Wreck Diving in the Great Lakes
• Loves Toga Parties (no pics are available, as long as the payments keep coming in to Scuba Dick)