Mark Fitzpatrick Mark was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, where his childhood was filled with the simple joys of family, neighborhood friends, and plenty of time outdoors. He loved swimming, playing baseball, softball, and football, and by junior high had developed an interest in the family’s electrical company, a business he once thought he might [...]
Discover Pirate Quest with Dive Pirates at Booth #438 - fun, prizes, and purpose beneath the surface! Dive Pirates joins the DEMA Treasure Hunt this year and has refreshed its own signature adventure, Pirate Quest! This updated experience keeps the excitement alive while strengthening our connection with trusted Pirate Partners who help make every quest [...]
Pirate Hats, Photo Fun, and Great Booty – Dive Pirates Foundation Pirate Treasure Hunt at DEMA Show 2024 “This is my first year in tenure for the Dive Pirates Foundation, and what a way to start with DEMA in Las Vegas,” said Gregg Wentworth, the new incoming President of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to [...]
Dive Pirates Foundation to Make Waves at DEMA Show 2024 The Dive Pirates Foundation is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming DEMA Show 2024, the premier event for the diving industry, in Las Vegas from November 19-22. As a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through scuba diving, the Dive Pirates [...]
Bobby Russell is a man on the move. Whether traveling around the US, camping, skateboarding, or hunting, Bobby is always sure to fill his time with something active. In 2007, at 27 years old, the unthinkable happened. While driving to an A/C repair job, Bobby was in a horrible car accident. His memory of the [...]
Dive Pirates celebrate 20 years of piracy in Cayman Brac To help commemorate its monumental 20th year of serving the adaptive dive community, the Dive Pirates Foundation is once again returning to Cayman Brac with a new batch of students, adaptive buddies, instructors, and volunteers on June 15-22, 2024. “This year we celebrate our 20th [...]
Dive Pirates Foundation Announces 10th Annual Treasure Hunt for DEMA Show 2023 After last year’s success of our renowned treasure hunt with a virtual map, pirate hats, and photo fun, the Dive Pirates will venture to New Orleans to do it again; offering convention goers a chance to network with vendors and enter to win [...]
Dive Pirates Foundation nominated for DEMA’s Community Champion Award, asking for DEMA Members Dive Pirates Foundation is proud to announce it has been nominated for DEMA’s 2023 Diving Community Champions award. The Foundation is asking all DEMA members to support the crew and vote to recognize the great efforts achieved in 2023! Specifically, DPF is [...]
Former Lance Corporal Kenta Otawa, USMC Kenta began his military career right out of high school and after basic training studied at a Marine Corps culinary school. During the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, he was deployed to the island nation and supported the humanitarian effort by coordinating food service for his fellow Marines. It [...]
Dive Pirates return to Cayman Brac for 19th Annual Dive Trip with Adaptive Divers Gearing up for its annual trip sharing the fun, accessibility, and comradery of scuba diving with people of various mobile abilities, the Dive Pirates Foundation is offering a fundraising challenge as well as a raffle to help its recipients reach their [...]
Mark Fitzpatrick Mark was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, where his childhood was filled with the simple joys of family, neighborhood friends, and plenty of time outdoors. He loved swimming, playing baseball, softball, and football, and by junior high had developed an interest in the family’s electrical company, a business he once thought he might [...] 
Discover Pirate Quest with Dive Pirates at Booth #438 - fun, prizes, and purpose beneath the surface! Dive Pirates joins the DEMA Treasure Hunt this year and has refreshed its own signature adventure, Pirate Quest! This updated experience keeps the excitement alive while strengthening our connection with trusted Pirate Partners who help make every quest [...] 
Pirate Hats, Photo Fun, and Great Booty – Dive Pirates Foundation Pirate Treasure Hunt at DEMA Show 2024 “This is my first year in tenure for the Dive Pirates Foundation, and what a way to start with DEMA in Las Vegas,” said Gregg Wentworth, the new incoming President of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to [...] 
Dive Pirates Foundation to Make Waves at DEMA Show 2024 The Dive Pirates Foundation is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming DEMA Show 2024, the premier event for the diving industry, in Las Vegas from November 19-22. As a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through scuba diving, the Dive Pirates [...] 
Bobby Russell is a man on the move. Whether traveling around the US, camping, skateboarding, or hunting, Bobby is always sure to fill his time with something active. In 2007, at 27 years old, the unthinkable happened. While driving to an A/C repair job, Bobby was in a horrible car accident. His memory of the [...] 
Dive Pirates celebrate 20 years of piracy in Cayman Brac To help commemorate its monumental 20th year of serving the adaptive dive community, the Dive Pirates Foundation is once again returning to Cayman Brac with a new batch of students, adaptive buddies, instructors, and volunteers on June 15-22, 2024. “This year we celebrate our 20th [...] 
Dive Pirates Foundation Announces 10th Annual Treasure Hunt for DEMA Show 2023 After last year’s success of our renowned treasure hunt with a virtual map, pirate hats, and photo fun, the Dive Pirates will venture to New Orleans to do it again; offering convention goers a chance to network with vendors and enter to win [...] 
Dive Pirates Foundation nominated for DEMA’s Community Champion Award, asking for DEMA Members Dive Pirates Foundation is proud to announce it has been nominated for DEMA’s 2023 Diving Community Champions award. The Foundation is asking all DEMA members to support the crew and vote to recognize the great efforts achieved in 2023! Specifically, DPF is [...] 
Former Lance Corporal Kenta Otawa, USMC Kenta began his military career right out of high school and after basic training studied at a Marine Corps culinary school. During the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, he was deployed to the island nation and supported the humanitarian effort by coordinating food service for his fellow Marines. It [...] 
Dive Pirates return to Cayman Brac for 19th Annual Dive Trip with Adaptive Divers Gearing up for its annual trip sharing the fun, accessibility, and comradery of scuba diving with people of various mobile abilities, the Dive Pirates Foundation is offering a fundraising challenge as well as a raffle to help its recipients reach their [...] 