MELISANDE ROWE
Dive Director

PADI MASTER INSTRUCTOR

This is one Texan who has chosen scuba fins over cowboy boots as our director and PADI master instructor. In the United States, Australia and the Caribbean, Melisande has helped thousands experience the exciting sport of scuba of diving. With an undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University and an MBA from Stephen F. Austin State University, Melisande began by developing Sail Caribbean's summer scuba programs. Today Melisande and Mike operate Sail Caribbean Divers providing diving, rentals and a full array of water sports to guests in the BVI. Melisande was the President of the BVI Scuba Operators Organization from Nov 2006-Nov 2008. In 2004 she held the position of Secretary and in 2005 she held the position of Vice President.

MIKE ROWE

PADI COURSE DIRECTOR

Mike makes tough jobs look easy, and you can tell he loves his work without a doubt. As a PADI- certified Course Director, you might say that Mike is "an instructor of instructors" having certified over 800 dive professionals. After almost 20 years in the dive industry, his expertise makes him a valuable resource for Sail Caribbean Divers, as well as many other BVI organizations. His keen focus on customer service combined with his unique sense of humor and charisma keep our adult and teenage divers engaged and driven while they have fun.

 The Dive Crew

TOM WISE-FONE (Jamaica)

PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER
EFR Instructor, DAN O2 Instructor

Teaching Since: 2004 - Australia, Thailand, UK, BVI

Started with Sail Caribbean Divers: Employed June 06

Interesting Info: Tom has worked with hundreds of teens at Trail Blazers and always has a fun game to play at the ready.  

STEVE ELLEFSON (Crystal River, Florida)

PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER

EFR Instructor, DAN O2 Provider

Teaching Since: 2006-Seattle Washington, Caribbean. Diving Since 1976

Started with Sail Caribbean Divers: Dive Master Internship Program March 06.

                                                       PADI Instructor Exam May 06 

                                                       Employed June 06

Interesting Info: Steve is our boat magician.  When the boats go pop, Steve waves his magic wrench and saves the day. 

MEGAN DuPLESSIS (South Africa) 

PADI IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR
EFR Instructor, DAN O2 Instructor

Teaching Since: 2007- BVI

Started with Sail Caribbean Divers: Dive Master Internship Program October 06.

                                                         PADI Instructor Development Course May 07

                                                         PADI Instructor Exam May 07. 

                                                         Employed June 07

Interesting info: Megan loves Shrimps.  She originally comes from the bush.  Unfortunately no one can understand what she says.  

EMILY PARSONS (British Virgin Islands)

PADI OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

EFR Instructor,

Teaching since: 2007 - BVI

Started with Sail Caribbean Divers:   PADI Instructor Development Course Sep 07

                                                         PADI Instructor Exam Sep 07

                                                         Employed Oct 07

JASON CHAN (HONG KONG)

PADI OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

EFR Instructor

 

Started with Sail Caribbean Divers: Employed March 2008

Interesting info: Jason is possibly the “best ever” student that Sail Caribbean Divers has had.  Jason's first dive was in 2005, when he completed a Discover Scuba Dive.  He has since gone on to complete just about every possible course he can, and is now a valuable member of the team, just as long as he is not late for the night dive…

NEIL DAY(ENGLAND)

PADI OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

EFR Instructor

Teaching since 2005.  Thailand, Egypt, England & BVI

Started with Sail Caribbean Divers: Summer Program 07

                                                       Employed January 08

Interesting info: Neil likes rebuilding and playing with Mini Coopers and used to feed the sharks in the London Aquarium

RIA O'HAGEN (ENGLAND)

PADI DIVE MASTER

Since 2005.  Thailand

Started with Sail Caribbean Divers: Employed January 08

Interesting info: Ria likes pottery, painting things black and rebuilding cars.

HARRIET DAVIES (Essex, UK)

PADI OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

EFR Instructor, DAN O2 Instructor

Teaching Since: 2007- Malta, BVI

Interesting Info: Harry has been sailing since she was 10. When she is not diving she likes racing classic yachts.  Everybody loves a bit of Harry on the boat!  She can even  give you a Marine Biology lesson.

DALE DAKU (Canada)

PADI IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR
EFR Instructor

Teaching Since: 2005 - Malta, Canada, BVI

Started with Sail Caribbean Divers: Employed February 08

Interesting Info: Dale was know as "Tabasco" in Malta.  We have yet to find out why.

ROBERT PARSONS (England) 

PADI OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

Teaching Since: 2008 - BVI

Started with Sail Caribbean Divers: Dive Master Internship Program October 07

                                                         PADI Instructor Development Course Feb 08

                                                         Employed May 08                    

                                                         PADI Instructor Exam May 08                                                      

Interesting info:  Rob is famous for his fire shows. He used to have a full head of hair a long time ago.  Practice makes perfect!  He can be seen at the Full Moon Parties in Trellis Bay.