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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
SAFE FUN WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
ABOUT ME
Involved in the water sports, environmental, and ecotourism industry in Dominica since 1993. The vision, credits, and experience to spearhead a "company" with its primary purpose to empower my fellow nationals in furthering their economic opportunities through sustainable businesses and to further the economic development of Dominica in general.
A founding member of the Dominica Water Sports Association (DWA). Was a member of the committee that formed a Local Area Management Authority (LAMA), which now manages the newly legislated Scottshead-Soufriere Marine Reserve.
Have also taken part in several seminars, workshops, and field trips associated with International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS), the Woods Hole Institute, and offerings from the Universities of Boston, Syracuse and Texas A&M. An IFAW and WDCS certified whale watching guide.
A leader in the dive industry on an international level, including:
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and Specialty Instructor
NAUI Scuba Instructor
Universal Referral Instructor
IANTD Gas Blender and Nitrox Instructor
DAN Oxygen Provider Instructor
Emergency First Response Instructor.
IFAW and WDCS trained Whale and Dolphin Watching Guide.
DAN (Divers Alert Network) certified Dominica Chamber Attendent and Operator
PHILOSOPHY
be optimistic
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
Island advice
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Surf trips
Interests
Life guarding, Island tours, swimming
Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Surfing, Water Sports
Whale, Dolphin and turtle watching expeditions
Aquatics Equipment, Accessories and Apparel
Education, Training, Certifications
Emergency management
Underwater maps, surveys, photographs, video
Search and recovery, fishing, moorings and yacht services
- animals
- animal welfare
- education
- instructor
- yachting
- fishing
- hiking
- surfing
- scuba diving
- snorkeling
- sports
- swimming
- cartography
- teaching
- tourism
- tours
- ecotourism
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Diving and hiking in Dominica
Teach, Learn, Share
scuba diving