Some of the members of Manhattan Sideways walked into Scuba Network out of curiosity, and left seriously considering becoming scuba-certified. Roger, one of the friendly, engaging instructors warned us, “I got certified ten years ago, and I’ve been an instructor ever since.” And we have to say, his addiction was contagious. On some days, Roger works as a diver at the Brooklyn Aquarium, but the rest of his time is spent manning Scuba Network and acting as an instructor. The shop offers gear to fit any and all scuba needs, but what is most exciting is the program in scuba certification. As Roger described it, "scuba is the laziest and most fun sport." He claimed that "it does not require much, just a sense of adventure." To become certified, it takes about two weeks, beginning with an online program, then practice dives (usually at a pool in the elementary school on 21st street), and ending with a trip to dive in a quarry in Dutch Springs, PA. Roger describes this quarry as a scuba park, where old vehicles have been dumped and you can swim around exploring, gliding through sunken school buses and, essentially, "feeling like you are on an amateur treasure hunt." The scuba school also hosts frequent trips to Florida, the Maldives and the Galapagos.