In 1997 we decided to sell everything we owned in Colorado and buy a dive shop in Costa Rica.  Earl was a deputy sheriff in Colorado and he created a small diving business, Pagosah High Dive.  He really enjoyed diving so we began looking for a destination that we felt would be a good place to raise our daughters and retire.  Bill Beards Diving Safaris was listed for sale in a Dive Training magazine, so Earl came down to check it out.  He fell in love with the diving and the people in this country, so we found a way to make it happen.  We chose Costa Rica for its people, we chose Bill Beards Diving Safaris because of its well known name and reputation.    

When we bought Diving Safaris I was scared to death of diving, I was a horse person.  With the help of our instructors and divemasters I slowly gained confidence as a diver.  As a divemaster I am now able to help other people be comfortable in the water.  The diving here is amazing; the ocean is full of surprises. 

We have had a lot of fun though the years, made lots of friends, worked with some incredible people and have had many fantastic diving experiences.  Together with our daughters, Kelley and Karie Jo, we will continue to operate Diving Safaris as a family business. 

Thanks to all of our past, present and future customers for helping us to achieve our dreams.  We look forward to diving with you.

Earl, Bobbie Jo, Kelley Mae and Karie Jo Gibbs

1997