Goetz Schäfer
Rec Sidemount Instructor | XR Divemaster
Logged Dives: 10 000+
Instructor since: 1999
Courses taught: 1000+
Languages: English, German
Favourite configuration: Sidemount
Goetz has been diving since 1987 and has logged over 10,000 dives — so yes, he’s seen a thing or two underwater. At just 11 years old he already knew he’d one day run his own dive centre. Fast forward a few decades, countless dives around the world, and a couple of grey hairs later: Daivoon was born.
He’s in the water nearly every single day. Whether it’s Discover Scuba Diving, guiding, or recreational courses, Goetz genuinely enjoys it all.
He teaches recreational courses, including Recreational Sidemount, and is currently working towards his XR Sidemount Instructor certification. Just don’t ask him about twinsets 😉 . He’s also on the path to becoming an SSI XR Divemaster, so you’ll often spot him hovering around tech courses, pretending not to listen while soaking up all the details.
Goetz is the kind of instructor who speaks his mind, cracks bad jokes, and somehow makes everyone feel comfortable and safe underwater — even if he doesn’t sugarcoat things. And when he’s not underwater, you’ll usually find him fixing something, telling stories from the “old days,” or trying to convince everyone that his way is the right way.
He’s not only guiding and instructing — he’s helping divers discover new skills, grow in confidence, and enjoy the water to the fullest.
