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Meet the Dive Academy Team!
Christian
Christian’s love for the sea began early on and led him to graduate as a marine biologist from the University of Alicante in 2010
During his travels in the Caribbean, he discovered the breathtaking world beneath the waves and was instantly hooked on scuba diving. He eventually became a PADI Instructor and moved back to Spain in search of new adventures. That’s when fate intervened and he met the love of his life, Ellen. Who shared his passion for diving and adventure.
With more than a decade of experience under his belt, Christian took a leap of faith and became the proud owner of Dive Academy. Working alongside Ellen, the dynamic duo has successfully managed the business and created a welcoming environment for all divers.
Certification: PADI IDC Staff Instructor, Emergency First Response Instructor and Boat Captain
PADI Specialities taught: AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation, Boat Diver, Deep Diver, Discover Enriched Air Nitrox, Enriched Air Diver, Emergency Oxygen Provider, Night Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project AWARE Specialist, Skin Diver and Wreck Diver
George
Meet George, Ellen’s not-so-little brother, who stands at nearly 2 meters tall!
Christian took George under his wing at the tender age of 16 and has taught him everything he knows about scuba diving. He now has more than 7 years experience as a diver and even after all these years of diving, George remains awed by the diverse marine life in the Mediterranean.
George is an incredibly skilled diving instructor who radiates endless energy and enthusiasm. His passion for scuba diving is contagious, and he never fails to inspire and motivate his students.
Certification: PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and boat captain
David
David came to the world of diving by accident (but a good one), his best friend had signed up for the Open Water and asked him to go with him.
As soon as the course was over, David, on the recommendation of his instructor, bought all the diving equipment and a pack that included from Advanced to Divemaster.
He was diving in different parts of the world, until after a diving trip to Bali (Indonesia) in 2016, he decided to return to Spain to leave his job of 11 years as an administrator and become a PADI Instructor to be able to teach others the wonderful world of diving. diving.
From 2018 to 2022 David has been working in Indonesia, where he has become a Staff Instructor, and has returned to work with the Dive Academy family and his friend Christian whom he met a long time ago, in order to continue growing as his goal is to become in Course Director.
Certification: PADI Staff Instructor, First Aid, CPR and DEA Instructor; and Yacht Captain
Specialities taught: AWARE – Coral Conservation, AWARE – Shark Conservation, AWARE Project Specialist, Digital Underwater Photography, Deep Diving, NITROX – Enriched Air, Emergency Oxygen Supply, Tec Rec Trimix Gas Mixer, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Wreck Diver, Night Diver, Underwater Navigation, Equipment Specialist, Drift Diver, Dive Against Debris and Skin Diver.
Ellen
When Ellen was just nine years old, her family made the life-changing decision to swap Manchester’s rainy weather for the sunny Spanish lifestyle. Growing up in Spain, Ellen developed a real taste for a more adventurous lifestyle.
Ellen and Christian met, fell in love and he became her personal dive instructor. Together, they embarked on a six-month adventure in Thailand to learn more about the diving industry. Since then they have never stoped travelling the world, always seeking new adventures and opportunities to explore the underwater world.
Ellen is qualified in Administration and Finance, having obtained her diploma in the field with distinction. With this under her belt she is now the driving force behind Dive Academy alongside her best mate Christian.
Certification: PADI Rescue Diver and Graduate in Administration and Finance.
Snorkel
Hello I am Snorkel. I was born here in the Marina with my sister Scuba. My sister went to live with some nice people, but I always ran away so they could not take me away from my lovely tree.
They feed me every day and as I trust them, the Dive Centre is my home. I spend all day lazing in the Spanish sun and sometimes, if I am too lazy and I don´t run away, you can tickle me under my neck. I like that.
I love you ❤️
