Dive With Frank
@divewithfrank.com
Turning landfolk into bubble-breathers since 2015. 🤿
PADI IDC Staff Instructor | Ellicott City, MD
Checkout dives → Lake Phoenix | Trips → Everywhere
PADI IDC Staff Instructor | Ellicott City, MD
Checkout dives → Lake Phoenix | Trips → Everywhere
Dive With Frank 2026 trips are live.
🦈 North Carolina wreck diving and Megalodon tooth hunting
🌺 Fiji reef diving at Volivoli Beach Resort
Small groups. Purpose-driven dives. Booking is open.
Details:
divewithfrank.com/2026/01/01/s...
🦈 North Carolina wreck diving and Megalodon tooth hunting
🌺 Fiji reef diving at Volivoli Beach Resort
Small groups. Purpose-driven dives. Booking is open.
Details:
divewithfrank.com/2026/01/01/s...
January 1, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Dive With Frank 2026 trips are live.
🦈 North Carolina wreck diving and Megalodon tooth hunting
🌺 Fiji reef diving at Volivoli Beach Resort
Small groups. Purpose-driven dives. Booking is open.
Details:
divewithfrank.com/2026/01/01/s...
🦈 North Carolina wreck diving and Megalodon tooth hunting
🌺 Fiji reef diving at Volivoli Beach Resort
Small groups. Purpose-driven dives. Booking is open.
Details:
divewithfrank.com/2026/01/01/s...
I finally turned years of dive jokes and diver brain into actual swag.
Original Dive With Frank designs are live now.
Shirts, hoodies, mugs, and totes.
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Original Dive With Frank designs are live now.
Shirts, hoodies, mugs, and totes.
fatmerman.com/product-cate...
🤿
December 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I finally turned years of dive jokes and diver brain into actual swag.
Original Dive With Frank designs are live now.
Shirts, hoodies, mugs, and totes.
fatmerman.com/product-cate...
🤿
Original Dive With Frank designs are live now.
Shirts, hoodies, mugs, and totes.
fatmerman.com/product-cate...
🤿
Give the gift of scuba, skills, and confidence.
Dive With Frank gift certificates are delivered digitally and can be used for training, refreshers, specialty classes, dive trips, or CPR/First Aid.
No expiration pressure. Just experiences.
🤿🌊
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Dive With Frank gift certificates are delivered digitally and can be used for training, refreshers, specialty classes, dive trips, or CPR/First Aid.
No expiration pressure. Just experiences.
🤿🌊
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December 20, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Give the gift of scuba, skills, and confidence.
Dive With Frank gift certificates are delivered digitally and can be used for training, refreshers, specialty classes, dive trips, or CPR/First Aid.
No expiration pressure. Just experiences.
🤿🌊
buy.stripe.com/fZufZaaYyd9T...
Dive With Frank gift certificates are delivered digitally and can be used for training, refreshers, specialty classes, dive trips, or CPR/First Aid.
No expiration pressure. Just experiences.
🤿🌊
buy.stripe.com/fZufZaaYyd9T...
Two young divers earned their fins at Lake Phoenix Nov 15-16th.
Cold water, steady breathing, and a whole lot of courage underwater.
One of the best ways to close out the fall diving season.
Full story here:
divewithfrank.com/2025/12/01/t...
#diving
#youthdivers
#lakephoenix
#trainingdives
Cold water, steady breathing, and a whole lot of courage underwater.
One of the best ways to close out the fall diving season.
Full story here:
divewithfrank.com/2025/12/01/t...
#diving
#youthdivers
#lakephoenix
#trainingdives
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Two young divers earned their fins at Lake Phoenix Nov 15-16th.
Cold water, steady breathing, and a whole lot of courage underwater.
One of the best ways to close out the fall diving season.
Full story here:
divewithfrank.com/2025/12/01/t...
#diving
#youthdivers
#lakephoenix
#trainingdives
Cold water, steady breathing, and a whole lot of courage underwater.
One of the best ways to close out the fall diving season.
Full story here:
divewithfrank.com/2025/12/01/t...
#diving
#youthdivers
#lakephoenix
#trainingdives
Four new divers, two epic days, one unforgettable weekend.
From Blue Grotto’s springs to Boynton Beach’s reefs — these guys earned their fins.
Welcome to the Dive With Frank tribe! 🐠
From Blue Grotto’s springs to Boynton Beach’s reefs — these guys earned their fins.
Welcome to the Dive With Frank tribe! 🐠
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Four new divers, two epic days, one unforgettable weekend.
From Blue Grotto’s springs to Boynton Beach’s reefs — these guys earned their fins.
Welcome to the Dive With Frank tribe! 🐠
From Blue Grotto’s springs to Boynton Beach’s reefs — these guys earned their fins.
Welcome to the Dive With Frank tribe! 🐠
Every diver hits that moment when they stop thinking just about their dive and start looking out for everyone else. That’s when it’s time to go pro.
Join DiveWithFrank Dec 4 · 7PM · Pub Dog, Columbia MD.
Pizza, beer, and real talk about leading underwater. 🐥
Join DiveWithFrank Dec 4 · 7PM · Pub Dog, Columbia MD.
Pizza, beer, and real talk about leading underwater. 🐥
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Every diver hits that moment when they stop thinking just about their dive and start looking out for everyone else. That’s when it’s time to go pro.
Join DiveWithFrank Dec 4 · 7PM · Pub Dog, Columbia MD.
Pizza, beer, and real talk about leading underwater. 🐥
Join DiveWithFrank Dec 4 · 7PM · Pub Dog, Columbia MD.
Pizza, beer, and real talk about leading underwater. 🐥
Last pool dive of the season.
Two new divers, 10 and 15, crushed every skill and kept the smiles going.
The water’s getting cold, but the adventure’s just heating up. 🌊
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaLife #FutureDivers #PoolToOpenWater
Two new divers, 10 and 15, crushed every skill and kept the smiles going.
The water’s getting cold, but the adventure’s just heating up. 🌊
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaLife #FutureDivers #PoolToOpenWater
October 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Last pool dive of the season.
Two new divers, 10 and 15, crushed every skill and kept the smiles going.
The water’s getting cold, but the adventure’s just heating up. 🌊
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaLife #FutureDivers #PoolToOpenWater
Two new divers, 10 and 15, crushed every skill and kept the smiles going.
The water’s getting cold, but the adventure’s just heating up. 🌊
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaLife #FutureDivers #PoolToOpenWater
Not diving today, but I did check something off the list: published my first WordPress Plugin. 🌊
I’ve written plenty for myself, but building one for the wild? That’s a different kind of deep dive.
#WordPress #PluginDev #DiveWithFrank
👉 Check it out here: divewithfrank.com/plugins/footer-designer
I’ve written plenty for myself, but building one for the wild? That’s a different kind of deep dive.
#WordPress #PluginDev #DiveWithFrank
👉 Check it out here: divewithfrank.com/plugins/footer-designer
October 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Not diving today, but I did check something off the list: published my first WordPress Plugin. 🌊
I’ve written plenty for myself, but building one for the wild? That’s a different kind of deep dive.
#WordPress #PluginDev #DiveWithFrank
👉 Check it out here: divewithfrank.com/plugins/footer-designer
I’ve written plenty for myself, but building one for the wild? That’s a different kind of deep dive.
#WordPress #PluginDev #DiveWithFrank
👉 Check it out here: divewithfrank.com/plugins/footer-designer
This weekend I certified my lifelong friend Kenn as a PADI Open Water Diver! 🤿
We’ve known each other since age 9 (now 54) From thermoclines to low viz, he crushed it — and on our fun dive, I watched him transform from student to diver.
Next stop: Fiji 2026! 🌊 #Scuba #PADI #LakePhoenix #DMVdiving
We’ve known each other since age 9 (now 54) From thermoclines to low viz, he crushed it — and on our fun dive, I watched him transform from student to diver.
Next stop: Fiji 2026! 🌊 #Scuba #PADI #LakePhoenix #DMVdiving
September 30, 2025 at 2:13 AM
This weekend I certified my lifelong friend Kenn as a PADI Open Water Diver! 🤿
We’ve known each other since age 9 (now 54) From thermoclines to low viz, he crushed it — and on our fun dive, I watched him transform from student to diver.
Next stop: Fiji 2026! 🌊 #Scuba #PADI #LakePhoenix #DMVdiving
We’ve known each other since age 9 (now 54) From thermoclines to low viz, he crushed it — and on our fun dive, I watched him transform from student to diver.
Next stop: Fiji 2026! 🌊 #Scuba #PADI #LakePhoenix #DMVdiving
Seven new divers certified at Lake Phoenix this weekend! 🤿 They battled rain, chilly thermoclines, and “challenging” viz — and came out as the newest members of the scuba tribe. Huge congratulations to PADI’s latest Open Water Divers! 🌊
#Scuba #DiveWithFrank #LakePhoenix #PADI #DMVdiving
#Scuba #DiveWithFrank #LakePhoenix #PADI #DMVdiving
September 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Seven new divers certified at Lake Phoenix this weekend! 🤿 They battled rain, chilly thermoclines, and “challenging” viz — and came out as the newest members of the scuba tribe. Huge congratulations to PADI’s latest Open Water Divers! 🌊
#Scuba #DiveWithFrank #LakePhoenix #PADI #DMVdiving
#Scuba #DiveWithFrank #LakePhoenix #PADI #DMVdiving
There’s something powerful about a diver’s first giant stride. Not just into the pool—but into a new world.
This crew crushed confined water training. Lake Phoenix is next.
Small class, big energy. That’s the Dive With Frank way. 🤿
This crew crushed confined water training. Lake Phoenix is next.
Small class, big energy. That’s the Dive With Frank way. 🤿
September 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
There’s something powerful about a diver’s first giant stride. Not just into the pool—but into a new world.
This crew crushed confined water training. Lake Phoenix is next.
Small class, big energy. That’s the Dive With Frank way. 🤿
This crew crushed confined water training. Lake Phoenix is next.
Small class, big energy. That’s the Dive With Frank way. 🤿
Bad back? No problem. We’ll adapt, adjust, and get you in the water. 🤿 Diving is for everyone. #AdaptiveScuba #InclusiveDiving
September 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Bad back? No problem. We’ll adapt, adjust, and get you in the water. 🤿 Diving is for everyone. #AdaptiveScuba #InclusiveDiving
Birth announcement: DiveWithFrank welcomes five AL80s!
Height: 26 in
Weight: 32 lbs
Pressure: 3,000 PSI
Names: Bubbly, Sir Fills-a-Lot, Aqua The Hutt, Tank Sinatra, Aluminaughty.
Less trouble than teenagers, more pressure than Mondays.
#DiveWithFrank #NewTankDay #ScubaLife #TankGoals
Height: 26 in
Weight: 32 lbs
Pressure: 3,000 PSI
Names: Bubbly, Sir Fills-a-Lot, Aqua The Hutt, Tank Sinatra, Aluminaughty.
Less trouble than teenagers, more pressure than Mondays.
#DiveWithFrank #NewTankDay #ScubaLife #TankGoals
September 17, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Birth announcement: DiveWithFrank welcomes five AL80s!
Height: 26 in
Weight: 32 lbs
Pressure: 3,000 PSI
Names: Bubbly, Sir Fills-a-Lot, Aqua The Hutt, Tank Sinatra, Aluminaughty.
Less trouble than teenagers, more pressure than Mondays.
#DiveWithFrank #NewTankDay #ScubaLife #TankGoals
Height: 26 in
Weight: 32 lbs
Pressure: 3,000 PSI
Names: Bubbly, Sir Fills-a-Lot, Aqua The Hutt, Tank Sinatra, Aluminaughty.
Less trouble than teenagers, more pressure than Mondays.
#DiveWithFrank #NewTankDay #ScubaLife #TankGoals
Lake Phoenix showed out this weekend.
78° water
4 new Open Water divers
2 BSA Scuba Merit Badges
1 sunken helicopter
And endless high-fives 🔔
Thanks to Anthony for another masterclass in divemastering. These new divers are ready for the big blue.
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🤿🤿🤿
78° water
4 new Open Water divers
2 BSA Scuba Merit Badges
1 sunken helicopter
And endless high-fives 🔔
Thanks to Anthony for another masterclass in divemastering. These new divers are ready for the big blue.
divewithfrank.com/2025/09/14/f...
🤿🤿🤿
September 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Lake Phoenix showed out this weekend.
78° water
4 new Open Water divers
2 BSA Scuba Merit Badges
1 sunken helicopter
And endless high-fives 🔔
Thanks to Anthony for another masterclass in divemastering. These new divers are ready for the big blue.
divewithfrank.com/2025/09/14/f...
🤿🤿🤿
78° water
4 new Open Water divers
2 BSA Scuba Merit Badges
1 sunken helicopter
And endless high-fives 🔔
Thanks to Anthony for another masterclass in divemastering. These new divers are ready for the big blue.
divewithfrank.com/2025/09/14/f...
🤿🤿🤿
Closed out the summer strong with two dive classes this weekend. Big shoutout to everyone who suited up, took that first breath underwater, and made it unforgettable. 🫧
Fall’s coming—but the water’s still calling. 🌊
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaTraining #BubbleSquad #ScubaLife
Fall’s coming—but the water’s still calling. 🌊
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaTraining #BubbleSquad #ScubaLife
September 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Closed out the summer strong with two dive classes this weekend. Big shoutout to everyone who suited up, took that first breath underwater, and made it unforgettable. 🫧
Fall’s coming—but the water’s still calling. 🌊
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaTraining #BubbleSquad #ScubaLife
Fall’s coming—but the water’s still calling. 🌊
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaTraining #BubbleSquad #ScubaLife
Exciting news—I’m back as a BSA Scuba Diving Merit Badge Counselor in 2025! 🌊 Scouts in Baltimore (and nearby) can now dive deeper—literally—into adventure. 🐠
Swimming MB required, Open Water cert accepted from any BSA-approved agency.
#ScubaDiving #MeritBadge
Swimming MB required, Open Water cert accepted from any BSA-approved agency.
#ScubaDiving #MeritBadge
August 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Exciting news—I’m back as a BSA Scuba Diving Merit Badge Counselor in 2025! 🌊 Scouts in Baltimore (and nearby) can now dive deeper—literally—into adventure. 🐠
Swimming MB required, Open Water cert accepted from any BSA-approved agency.
#ScubaDiving #MeritBadge
Swimming MB required, Open Water cert accepted from any BSA-approved agency.
#ScubaDiving #MeritBadge
Father & son: confined water ✅ Lake Phoenix next. Two new bubble-makers unlocked. 🫧🤿
#ScubaTribe #BubblesUp #EarnYourFins #DepthCharged #CheckoutDives #LakePhoenix
–DiveWithFrank 🌊🤿 #EarnYourFins
#ScubaTribe #BubblesUp #EarnYourFins #DepthCharged #CheckoutDives #LakePhoenix
–DiveWithFrank 🌊🤿 #EarnYourFins
August 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Father & son: confined water ✅ Lake Phoenix next. Two new bubble-makers unlocked. 🫧🤿
#ScubaTribe #BubblesUp #EarnYourFins #DepthCharged #CheckoutDives #LakePhoenix
–DiveWithFrank 🌊🤿 #EarnYourFins
#ScubaTribe #BubblesUp #EarnYourFins #DepthCharged #CheckoutDives #LakePhoenix
–DiveWithFrank 🌊🤿 #EarnYourFins
“Pool’s done. Next stop: Lake Phoenix. New diver unlocked. 🫧🤿”
Hashtags (pick a handful, Bluesky style works better with fewer, punchier tags):
#ScubaTribe #BubblesUp #LakePhoenix #CheckoutDives #DiveLife #EarnYourFins #UnderwaterAdventure #ScubaFam #DepthCharged
Hashtags (pick a handful, Bluesky style works better with fewer, punchier tags):
#ScubaTribe #BubblesUp #LakePhoenix #CheckoutDives #DiveLife #EarnYourFins #UnderwaterAdventure #ScubaFam #DepthCharged
August 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“Pool’s done. Next stop: Lake Phoenix. New diver unlocked. 🫧🤿”
Hashtags (pick a handful, Bluesky style works better with fewer, punchier tags):
#ScubaTribe #BubblesUp #LakePhoenix #CheckoutDives #DiveLife #EarnYourFins #UnderwaterAdventure #ScubaFam #DepthCharged
Hashtags (pick a handful, Bluesky style works better with fewer, punchier tags):
#ScubaTribe #BubblesUp #LakePhoenix #CheckoutDives #DiveLife #EarnYourFins #UnderwaterAdventure #ScubaFam #DepthCharged
Another diver takes the plunge. Pool training complete—next, we dive into the depths of Lake Phoenix, where the real stories begin and the tribe of the deep grows stronger. 🌊🤿🔥 #ScubaLife #DiveWithFrank #LearnToDive #ScubaTribe #BubbleBrotherhood #ScubaAdventure #UnderwaterWorld #PADI
August 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Another diver takes the plunge. Pool training complete—next, we dive into the depths of Lake Phoenix, where the real stories begin and the tribe of the deep grows stronger. 🌊🤿🔥 #ScubaLife #DiveWithFrank #LearnToDive #ScubaTribe #BubbleBrotherhood #ScubaAdventure #UnderwaterWorld #PADI
Dive day with one of my very favorite dive buddies 🌊🐙
Sometimes best conversations happen 40 feet down, where the Wi-Fi is terrible but the view is unbeatable. ❤️🤿 #DiveWithFrank #ScubaFamily #MakingBubbles #UnderwaterAdventures #OceanTime #ScubaLife #DiveTravel #OceanBonding #SeaYouDownThere
Sometimes best conversations happen 40 feet down, where the Wi-Fi is terrible but the view is unbeatable. ❤️🤿 #DiveWithFrank #ScubaFamily #MakingBubbles #UnderwaterAdventures #OceanTime #ScubaLife #DiveTravel #OceanBonding #SeaYouDownThere
August 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Dive day with one of my very favorite dive buddies 🌊🐙
Sometimes best conversations happen 40 feet down, where the Wi-Fi is terrible but the view is unbeatable. ❤️🤿 #DiveWithFrank #ScubaFamily #MakingBubbles #UnderwaterAdventures #OceanTime #ScubaLife #DiveTravel #OceanBonding #SeaYouDownThere
Sometimes best conversations happen 40 feet down, where the Wi-Fi is terrible but the view is unbeatable. ❤️🤿 #DiveWithFrank #ScubaFamily #MakingBubbles #UnderwaterAdventures #OceanTime #ScubaLife #DiveTravel #OceanBonding #SeaYouDownThere
Perfect surface, zero viz, full success. Ran a Dry Suit course at Lake Hydra and this crew stayed cool, dry, and dialed in. #DiveWithFrank
August 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Perfect surface, zero viz, full success. Ran a Dry Suit course at Lake Hydra and this crew stayed cool, dry, and dialed in. #DiveWithFrank
🦪 November 1st: Oyster diving with DWF!
2 tank dive off Kent Island. Depth: 15–20 ft. Water: 50s.
Limit: A bushel (~150 oysters!)
Gear up: 7mm wetsuit, hood, gloves, & lift bag.
$150 gets your seat—gear/tanks/gratuity not included.
Book now via DiveWithFrank.com
#OysterDive #DiveWithFrank #SaltLife
2 tank dive off Kent Island. Depth: 15–20 ft. Water: 50s.
Limit: A bushel (~150 oysters!)
Gear up: 7mm wetsuit, hood, gloves, & lift bag.
$150 gets your seat—gear/tanks/gratuity not included.
Book now via DiveWithFrank.com
#OysterDive #DiveWithFrank #SaltLife
July 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
🦪 November 1st: Oyster diving with DWF!
2 tank dive off Kent Island. Depth: 15–20 ft. Water: 50s.
Limit: A bushel (~150 oysters!)
Gear up: 7mm wetsuit, hood, gloves, & lift bag.
$150 gets your seat—gear/tanks/gratuity not included.
Book now via DiveWithFrank.com
#OysterDive #DiveWithFrank #SaltLife
2 tank dive off Kent Island. Depth: 15–20 ft. Water: 50s.
Limit: A bushel (~150 oysters!)
Gear up: 7mm wetsuit, hood, gloves, & lift bag.
$150 gets your seat—gear/tanks/gratuity not included.
Book now via DiveWithFrank.com
#OysterDive #DiveWithFrank #SaltLife
🦪 October 11: DWF Oyster Dive!
Two-tank dive off Kent Island. 15–20 ft brackish bottom, mid‑50s water.
Snag up to a bushel of oysters.
$150 includes boat seat—gear/tanks not included.
Show at 7:00 AM, boat at 7:30.
Book at DiveWithFrank.com
#OysterDive #DiveWithFrank #FallDiveSeason
Two-tank dive off Kent Island. 15–20 ft brackish bottom, mid‑50s water.
Snag up to a bushel of oysters.
$150 includes boat seat—gear/tanks not included.
Show at 7:00 AM, boat at 7:30.
Book at DiveWithFrank.com
#OysterDive #DiveWithFrank #FallDiveSeason
July 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
🦪 October 11: DWF Oyster Dive!
Two-tank dive off Kent Island. 15–20 ft brackish bottom, mid‑50s water.
Snag up to a bushel of oysters.
$150 includes boat seat—gear/tanks not included.
Show at 7:00 AM, boat at 7:30.
Book at DiveWithFrank.com
#OysterDive #DiveWithFrank #FallDiveSeason
Two-tank dive off Kent Island. 15–20 ft brackish bottom, mid‑50s water.
Snag up to a bushel of oysters.
$150 includes boat seat—gear/tanks not included.
Show at 7:00 AM, boat at 7:30.
Book at DiveWithFrank.com
#OysterDive #DiveWithFrank #FallDiveSeason
Still posted up at Coral Reef Encounter in Columbia, MD—Day 2, bubbles up. 🫧
Red jersey, purple tank, big grin. Come ask me how to turn air into magic. QR code’s waiting.
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaScene #BubbleCult #CoralReefEncounter
Red jersey, purple tank, big grin. Come ask me how to turn air into magic. QR code’s waiting.
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaScene #BubbleCult #CoralReefEncounter
July 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Still posted up at Coral Reef Encounter in Columbia, MD—Day 2, bubbles up. 🫧
Red jersey, purple tank, big grin. Come ask me how to turn air into magic. QR code’s waiting.
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaScene #BubbleCult #CoralReefEncounter
Red jersey, purple tank, big grin. Come ask me how to turn air into magic. QR code’s waiting.
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaScene #BubbleCult #CoralReefEncounter
Today’s drip: pressurized purple steel and a foot full of Beatles references. DWF at the Coral Reef Encounter turning chlorine into charisma.
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaScene #MarylandVibes #SubmarineChic
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaScene #MarylandVibes #SubmarineChic
July 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today’s drip: pressurized purple steel and a foot full of Beatles references. DWF at the Coral Reef Encounter turning chlorine into charisma.
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaScene #MarylandVibes #SubmarineChic
#DiveWithFrank #ScubaScene #MarylandVibes #SubmarineChic