THE DIVE CREW
SJOERD
Operations Manager, PADI Dive Instructor & Boat Captain
Diving since: Since around 2000, and I was 13 years old!
Working at Aqua Windie's since: I'm part of the Aqua Windie's family my whole life since I'm the son of owners Windie and Rene. I've been helping them out since i was 8 years old.
Favorite dive site on Aruba: My favorite dive spot on Aruba is Arashi reef because of many turtles, sting rays and beautiful sea life.
ROSHENDRA
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer & Boat Captain
Nickname: Rosh / The Octopus Whisperer
Diving since: A loooong time! :)
Working at Aqua Windie's since: Since 2015.
Favorite Specialty to teach: It is too difficult to choose just one! I like the Peak Performance Specialty because it really helps a diver improve their skills and comfort underwater. I like the Wreck Specialty because it is challenging and can give the diver an opportunity to penetrate a wreck!
Favorite dive site on Aruba: Malmok (Tres Trapi), because the're so much to see!
Fish, corals, octopus and turtles.
ROB
Dive Team Manager & PADI IDC Staff Instructor
Nick name: Pollo
Diving since: Got certified in 1993 and diving at a professional level since 2004.
Working at Aqua Windie's since: 2018
Favorite dive site on Aruba: If I have to make a choice: Pedernales! The perfect example that shallow doesn't equal boring.
Favorite part of my job: Teaching, that was and is the reason I became an instructor.
