3 Rivers Scuba LLC was founded in December 2024 by Paul Lair of Channahon, Illinois. The name "Channahon" is derived from a Native American word meaning "Where the waters meet," which is fitting, as three rivers in the area—the DuPage, Des Plaines, and Kankakee—converge to form the Illinois River, which then flows south to the Mississippi River.

Paul’s journey into scuba diving began in July 2012 when he earned his SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification. Since then, he has expanded his expertise with certifications in dry suit diving, enriched air, deep diving, navigation, wreck diving, solo diving, and rescue specialties. In 2018, Paul earned both SDI and PADI Divemaster ratings. In December 2024, he completed the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), passed the PADI Instructor Exam (IE), and became a PADI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor.

3 Rivers Scuba is a small, community-oriented business that emphasizes personalized, hands-on training with small class sizes. Whether you’re starting with the PADI Open Water Scuba Diver Course or continuing your education with various specialties, we focus on providing a tailored experience for every diver.

Scuba diving should be fun, exciting, and stress-free. If you're not experiencing all of these, I’m confident I can help you reach your goals and become the diver you aspire to be.