Let me start by saying that I never thought I’d be a travel concierge, let alone one who specializes in scuba diving, photography, and group trips to places like Bonaire or Costa Rica. But here we are. What started as fear turned into a passion.
About 10 years ago a partner gave me dive lessons for a birthday gift after I had shared with her scuba diving was something I wanted to try because I had a fear of dark water. Growing up in Florida I tried learning to surf but after a few bumps on my feet and knowing the area was rampant with sharks. I grew fear of the murky beach water around Daytona Beach.
Fast forward to my late early 40s, I had retired from the Army and left my corporate job and was dealing with some different things in my life. I began exploring ways to reconnect with nature and other passions. One year I was gifted Open Water Scuba Diver training. Within a few moments of my training I was hooked.
I found a peace under water, but I also found a comradery within the dive community. Soon after completing my training I met some former military guys that were also divers and was invited to join a local Public Safety Dive Team that worked in conjunction with local law enforcement and emergency management. We assisted in evidence recovery as well as helping recover lost loved ones.
I continued my training diving multiple times a month and in 2019 I decided I wanted to share my passion and knowledge with others. I began a slow and methodical journey of becoming a Dive Instructor. I focused not on the qualification, but the skills needed and found professional mentors that would bring me to where I am today.
Welcome To Sandy Triangle, Your Adventure Begins Here!