Maltese diving instructor logs 25,000th dive

Bill Eastwood

Apr 11th 2010, 12:55

Cheers to Derek. Up to next 25000! Since Derek joined our organization in 1993 as diver and later as Course Director for Malta and the Maldives, we know him as a very dedicated and truly warm water diver. This year I'll hope to visit him again and make the 25434th dive with him.

Federation of Very Warm Water Divers
Bill Eastwood (CEO and President)

David Vos

Apr 11th 2010, 12:48

Congratulations Derek. You have made history above and under water. Respect and appreciation big guy for you as a diver, instructor, expert on marine life and as a friend (even with that thing under your nose...). I wish you many nice dives and at least 1 more with me in the near future. To celebrate I will bring you herring and a cold specific Dutch bottle. Again, something from under water and above water. Cheers!

Tomas Kacmar

Apr 11th 2010, 12:16

Congratulations!
Hope to dive with you again soon.
Jana felt really confident underwater every time you were around.
All the best.

Bill Eastwood (FVWWD)

Apr 11th 2010, 12:02

Cheers to Derek. Up to next 25000! Since Derek joined our organization in 1993 as diver and later as Course Director for Malta and the Maldives, we know him as a very dedicated and truly warm water diver. This year I'll hope to make the 25434th with him.
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Federation of Very Warm Water Divers
Bill Eastwood (CEO and President)

Lee Langelaan

Apr 11th 2010, 09:44

Wow what a count. I am Derek’s, better looking, cousin and I have to say when he took me diving he was a totally different person towards even me. 100% professional and nothing less. Anyone who dives with him will want to go back in the water right away. I know I did. Nice one mate but starting to show your age with numbers like that. LOL

Lars Müller

Apr 9th 2010, 15:48

I have dived with Derek last year. It was a great nice dive. Hope to dive with him this year again. Congratulation to your 25.000 dive and many years more of diving. Greatings from germany, Lars

SIMON SCIBERRAS

Apr 7th 2010, 19:49

On behalf of the Dive Systems Team a big round of applause for this achievement! It has been great here at the dive centre having you around. Good job! We are proud to have you a work colleague like you in the team!

Sheila Mckay

Apr 6th 2010, 21:45

Well Done Derek, seems only yesterday when you signed off my last BSAC training dive, when in reality it was 27 years ago. Thank you for making my diving not only safe but fun as well, long may you continue.

Harry Porter

Apr 6th 2010, 18:03

I have dived with Derek for 37 years in many places in the world and he inspires confidence in you at all times. Congratulates and I hope I am still diving with derek for years to come.

Jonathan Spiteri

Apr 6th 2010, 08:36

Derek was my diving instructor a few years ago, and I can vouch for his immense experience underwater!! Well done to a truly dedicated diver!

Georges Meekers

Apr 6th 2010, 08:07

Thanks for being there for me on my first dive into the deep blue so many years ago. Nowadays I prefer wine over water, though! Cheers Derek!!!

Peter Farrugia

Apr 5th 2010, 19:31

Great achievement, keep it up Derek.

Darren Borg

Apr 5th 2010, 15:15

Congratulate for this great achievement. keep it up derka.

Gordon Galea

Apr 5th 2010, 13:02

On behalf of Calypso Sub-Aqua Club I would like to congratulate you for your remarkable achievement. It is thanks to dedicated people like you the diving community in Malta and the popularity of our dive sites with foreigners is always increasing.

Gordon J. Galea
PR
Calypso Sub-Aqua Club