In November 1994 founding members Jon Parker, Charles Taylor, Ken Howard, Jimmy Moore and Al Donatto formed the World Class Divers club, as a Houston area affiliate club of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers. In 1995 the name change was an idea in part that stemmed from founding member, Al Donatto's yacht "Nubian", and as a reflection of the mission and purpose for forming the club. Thus, the Nubian Dive Club of Houston was born.