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Eric Keibler

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Eric discovered sailing and diving in college in a most unlikely place, Lubbock, Texas. But after graduation, he remedied that and moved to the Texas coast, where there was wind, salt water, and an airport to take him anywhere. He is one of those people whose hobby got entirely out of control, and he has been involved in Scuba instruction since 1988, teaching people of all ages to dive and move beyond the ordinary with side mount and rebreather diving. He and his wife, Ann, have owned a diving facility for over 34 years. His favorite thing to ask people is, “Are you having fun yet?” Eric is looking for their next boat, having sold their Beneteau First 38 sailboat. You can learn more about Eric by looking here or dropping him a line.

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