Meet The Dive-In Larnaca Team
Charly – Managing Director
Splitting his time between Cyprus and the GCC, Charly runs the show for the behind-the-scenes aspects of the Dive Centre and along with a telecommunication career and projects . Unfortunately he does not get into the water as often as he would like, but when he does, he makes sure the dive is fun and safe and everyone around is enjoying.
Certification: SDI Instructor, DAN Instructor, TDI Nitrox Gas Blender, TDI ANDP diver.
Favourite Zenobia Route: Mid Cargo Deck
Dream Dive: Bikini Atoll Wrecks
Philip – Operations Manager
Now with Dive In for many years, Phil makes up half of our Operational Management team. Involved in all aspects of the day to day running of the centre from Boat Captain, Instructor, Compressor Man and general handyman. With years of experience guiding on the Zenobia he has recently taken the step into CCR, completing his TDI Helitrox Deco Certification , and is looking to build his hours during 2025 toward his Instructor certification. Armed with a subtle and dry sense of humour Phil’s calm approach makes all students feel at ease during training and dives through the wreck – even more impressive considering he does this without drinking any form of caffeine!
Certification: SDI Instructor, TDI Decompression Procedures Instructor, TDI Advanced Wreck Instructor, Trimix Diver, TDI Helitrox CCR, TDI Advanced Gas Blending Instructor, FRTI Instructor + DAN Instructor
Favourite Zenobia Route: Auxiliary Engine Room
Dream Dive: Truk Lagoon
Stew – SDI + TDI Instructor / Assistant Manager
After freelancing on and off for a few years we decided to take him permanently, so mid 2023 season Stew joined us a full time member of our team. Working towards some long awaited goals of CCR Diver and TDI Decompression Procedures instructor in the 2023 season, he is now a fully fledged member of the Dive-In family. With the gift of the Scottish Gab he always has a smile on his face and is great at making customers feel at ease, often found with a camera in his hand, he is also our Social Media and Photo guru both above and under water. He spends his winter off seasons in Cabo, Mexico chasing Whales and rejoins us in March and we look forward to welcoming him back!
Certification: SDI Instructor, SDI Sidemount Instructor, TDI Decompression Procedures Instructor, FRTI Instructor + TDI Nitrox Gas Blender
Favourite Zenobia Route: Lower Davits / Eggs
Dream Dive: Protea Banks – Sharks!
Annie – SDI Instructor / Social Media
After finishing her degree in Biomedical science she decided to take a break and complete her Divemaster training before entering the ‘real world’ after discovering she absolutely loved it and has not looked back since. After working as DM for a couple of years she went on to complete her IDC and crossed over to SDI when she joined us in March of this year. A thirst for knowledge and diving development, she is looking forward to expanding her dive skills and start exploring technical diving. Over the off season she loves to travel and spend time abroad. We are psyched to have her with us this season and already excited at how she has integrated with the team and settled into the diving.
Certification: SDI Instructor + FRTI Instructor, TDI ANDP Diver.
Favourite Zenobia Route: Upper Cargo
Dream Dive: Ningaloo Reef
Chris – Instructor Trainer
Chris is part of the furniture and is now working his way towards retirement – still on hand for various TDI and IT courses and all sorts of technical advice, he is a long term member of the Dive-In Team of 20+ years. Chris now spends his time on various carpentry projects and advises various centres and dive professionals on all things diving and training.
Certification: SDI Instructor Trainer, TDI OC + CCR Instructor Trainer, TDI Service IT, DAN IT + FRTI IT
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