He's multi-talented and in charge of all things that float, have wheels or require mechanical attention. Dave also has his Master Class V skipper's ticket so takes his turn driving our boats for our Whale Shark Adventure, Ningaloo Reef diving, Manta & Humpback Explorers and Turtle Tours.
Dave isn't just about the machines. You won't meet a nicer, friendlier or more genuine guy anywhere so he also does a lot of our promotion both day to day locally, inter & intra state and overseas at dive shows such as Boot in Germany.
He's been diving since the 80s and holds a PADI Master Instructor rating along with a dozen or so Specialty Instructor ratings. He's dived all over the Ningaloo Reef, the Coral Sea & Great Barrier Reef, Byron Bay, Cozumel, Perth, Rottnest and Christmas Island. Lately most of his diving is fun diving and one of his passions is free diving. He loves to get out for a spear now and then so we're often supplied with delicious fresh fish for dinner (I'm spoiled since he's my hubby!)
Dave has been president of Whale Sharks WA Inc for over four years and is extremely active in working towards the best policies to protect the whale sharks, grow the tourism opportunities and provide the best possible information to visitors and those interested in the mighty whale sharks. His position takes him outside of just a single industry member so he works for the greater good of the entire Ningaloo Reef area.
When he's not wearing one of his many work hats, he's working on his beach buggy, rebuiling boats or just heading out to the water for some relaxing fishing - often with our two Rhodesian Ridgebacks along (so not many fish get caught!)
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