A new season at Dive-In Larnaca means new
staff, and in the interests of getting to know each other a bit better we asked
few probing questions. Our answers are somewhat surprising…
To begin with we went right back to basics and
asked if anyone could remember their first diving experience. Chris F and Sheri
both did Try Dives on the Great Barrier Reef, and the Boss jumped off the back of a yacht in the British Virgin
Islands. He remembers the visibility
being amazing and looking down on white sand in all directions. Marina’s first dive was less exotic but far
more relevant, during her Open Water course right here in Cyprus.
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| Learning to dive with Dive-In Larnaca |
We then wanted to know what everyone’s most
memorable dive was. Straight away Phil highlighted the Zenobia, recalling one
of his first dives on her as a qualified Divemaster. We’re so lucky to have one
of the best wrecks in the world on our doorstep. Gill then told us about diving the Cenotes in
Mexico, and Chris F talked about the Liberty Wreck in Bali. Marina topped us all by describing a dive she
did at Koh Bon, Thailand. She was on her
safety stop and a manta ray appeared and flipped around her in a big circle
before swimming off. Our team really do have some worldwide diving experience.
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| Dive-In staff's favourite dives from around the world |
And then a slightly trickier questions. We asked everyone what they enjoy most about working at Dive-In Larnaca? Sheri loves the huge variety of customers, and really enjoys meeting and getting to know them as they pass through the centre. The Boss and Chris F both like the variety of diving. One day we’ll be guiding recreational divers on the wreck, the next it will be DSDs at Green Bay, then we could have a series of high level wreck penetration dives. No two days are the same. Gill pointed out that we are a small team with lots of different skills and responsibilities, so she is learning a lot about all aspects of diving; teaching recreational divers, guiding, learning tech diving skills, gas blending, servicing and maintenance, and so on.
Nobody could make their mind up when we asked
about their favourite part of the Zenobia.
The Boss’s view is ‘the rustier the better’, whereas Chris F likes the
Lifeboats as that’s where the fish hang out. Sheri recalled her first dive in
the Middle Car Deck, and Marina and Phil both like exploring the Upper. Gill enjoys taking customers through the
Accommodation. It’s normally their first dive inside and there’s load of
interesting stuff to show them.
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| Zenobia propeller |
And finally, we asked the all important
question; If you could dive any celebrity, who would it be? Marina would love to dive David Attenborough,
and then have a chat with him afterwards, while Chris F thinks taking Donald
Trump down to 30m is a good idea! Sheri would love to have taken her Dad
diving, and the Boss can’t make his mind up as there are too many people to
choose from.
If there are any other burning issues that you
need our staff to address, please do get in touch. Alternatively, you could
book in for a dive an ask them yourself.
See you soon!
Contact larnaca@dive-in.com.cy for more information.
