Diving has nearly always been a part of my life as I was introduced to it by my parents at the ripe old age of nine.
Originally I had no intention of working in the industry as I was only really looking for a job which would pay well so I could pursue other interests.
Shortly after [...]
Where there is a Will, there is a way.
Will likes fish.
Will also has not provided any profile information and so it is now being written for him by Anna and Tara – who are well known for making things up.
Will has spent the last few seasons teaching in Tutukaka.
He has made himself at home up [...]
I have been falling off boats for many years so finally decided to make it more than just an accident and take up diving as a hobby.
I particularly enjoy spending money at my local dive shop, and coming back from trips with tales of adventure and sometimes mishaps.
I learned from my previous career as a [...]
Hey there, I am a film and television safety guy that likes to take up every hobby I can think of.
I started diving as part of adding to my qualifications for film and television so that I could work on water jobs and then decided to take it further by doing the dive master course [...]
I like Diving!! And I like grapes.
I like the warmth.
I am the resident Global Dive ‘keeping warm’ expert. You need a diving beanie – come and see me as Mommy Clague knits the best.
I grew up in a pool in the backyard and have had a permanent togs tan line ever since (continued [...]
I like 25m visibility, starfish and stingrays.
I also like strawberries, popcorn and Mark (from MV Pacific Hideaway’s) Lamb Shanks.
I really enjoy taking new divers out and showing them around some of our shore diving spots.
We have some pretty wicked dives in our area and the easy access is top of the pops.
My other real passion [...]
Andrew is the facility manager here at Global Dive.
Originally hailing from England, Andrew is an experienced instructor and dive store manager.
He is very particular about his tea. If you can prove you know how to concoct his magic brew, you may end up with a friend (and a job) for life.
He has dived extensively around [...]
Alex, Scuba Instructor – The token American.
I love spreading my love for wreck diving around, and getting new divers to delight in the experience of seeing history providing a haven for aquatic life.
I’ve done my bit of travelling and have been able to dive in all sorts of places, and all sorts of conditions.
I am [...]