UK

Ben

Ben studied Archaeology as an undergraduate and International Travel and Tourism Management for his Masters degree. He has taken three Gap Year's during which he has taught in Africa, travelled across America and visited a number of countries across the world including Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Costa Rica, Venezuela, USA, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Swaziland, Egypt, Israel, Tunisia, most of Western Europe and a few other places...

Ben got into diving during one of his Gap Years and he has spent a lot of time diving in Egypt (notably in Dahab, on Red Sea wrecks from liveaboards) and in Venezuela and Costa Rica. Ben set up Gap Year Diver in 2005 / 2006 with James to bring gap year scuba diving experiences to individuals who want to have fun, meet like-minded people and dive at great places during their Gap Year.

James

James and Ben have know each other for years! Having gone to school and university together, James continued his interest in Archaeology with a Masters in Marine Archaeology in Adelaide, Australia. Before University, James also took a Gap Year and travelled extensively around Australia and South America. James has a wealth of diving experience from around the world including experiences in Canada, France, UK, Australia, Greece and Eastern Europe.

Egypt - individual details under construction

Jason - Instructor	Ahmed - Dive Guide	Paul - Instructor	Sophia - Instructor
Taz and Anne - P.O.C	Beth - IDC Instructor	Chris - Hotel Manager	Ed - IDC Instructor

Venezuela

Brendan

Brendan was born in Aberdeen. Travelling is his passion and he loves all 'real life' events. Brendan has been in Venezuela for 4 years and he loves the country for it's people, it's energy, soul, passion, nature, dance, sun, food, blue seas, diversity, language, climate and music. He believes each and everyone of us can make a difference in this world and with the right attitude everything is possible. He loves leading expeditions and completing volunteer work projects. Brendan will be your POC for the duration of your stay.

Chris

Chris left Scotland when he was 17 to travel the world. He became a sailboat skipper, and scuba diver in the Caribbean before guiding on some of the most remote areas of the Amazon. He has also guided trips into the Kalahari desert in Africa, Nambia, mountains in Canada, and Argentina. He then settled in Venezuela (for the last 10 years). He loves hats, sunnies and small furry things! Courageous, spontaneous, outrageous and likes the ridiculous. Chris is in charge of scheduling trips and Spanish lessons...general day-to-day operations in Venezuela.

Kirsti

Dive instructor - details coming soon. Kirsti will be heading up the diver training at Playa Colorada when the new centre is launched in June / July 2008.

 

 

 

 

Costa Rica - the dive team in Quepos

Bob - Dive Instructor

Bob is originally from Florida where he was a diver for the Sheriff’s office Marine Patrol, fighting crime and saving lives. He now enjoys a much more laid back life style of Dive Instructor and boat captain. Bob is the guy that can fix anything and can often be found tinkering on a reg in the repair room. He enjoys a good barbeque and 8 out of 10 people prefer the Bob Burger!

Tim - Instructor

He is a PADI Instructor originally from Colorado but is turning "tico" having been in Costa Rica forever. He is the resisident coffee addict, and is never without a cup of coffee and a piece of cake!!

Abraham - Divemaster / Dive Guide

The salsa dancing Dive Master! Abraham knows all the fish by name at the local dive sites. He is newly married to Anna and recently welcomed to the world their first child, Ximena. Abraham is a great cook and makes the best rice and beans ever!

Kath - Instructor

Originally from the UK, Kath has spent the last 6 years out in Central America and has now found her resting place in Manuel Antonio. She is an IDC Staff Instructor and a Biologist and has a passion for the oceans and ways to preserve this fragile environment. You will often see her with a cup of tea in hand and her nose in a Fish ID book.

Georgia - Master Instructor

Also hailing from the UK, Georgia has been travelling central America since 2004 and has also found her niche here in Manuel Antonio. A Master Instructor and biologist, she also has the tiring job of being mum to dive dog Damo.

Doris

The dive centre receptionist, Doris, always has a joke and a smile for all. Doris is from southern Costa Rica and is studying part time for a degree in engineering. She is an avid diver and loves the sunshine!

 

Damien

The resident dive dog helps to keep watch over the shop and ensures things are running smoothly!!

 

Bahamas - currently being added

Jason - Conservation & Dive Team	Kate - Conservation & Dive Team

Fiji - currently being added

Heidi - Conservation & Dive Team	Tony - Conservation & Dive Team