Meet the BDC Team

We all love diving, the underwater world, and the Caribbean lifestyle. We come from all over the world and each of us brings something different to the team. Our team can teach in English, Spanish, Dutch or French. Together, we are the BDC family.

Gadi Cohen
Gadi fell in love with the culture in Bocas. He transformed a small dive center into a PADI 5* academy.
Leandro Mora
Leandro, a Tico instructor, was amazed by the ocean the moment he discovered life beneath the surface.
Kelly Paterson
Originally from Scotland, Kelly joined us in 2019 and can teach every level from beginner to instructor.
Modesto Montenegro
Modesto is a local Bocatoreñian with years of experience in these Caribbean waters. Ask him to find a nudibranch!
Margot
Margot came to Bocas to do her AOW, she loved diving life here so much that she changed career path!
Laurie
Laurie is from France, she came to Bocas for a few days while travelling and hasn't looked back.
Olaatz
Olaatz got her OW in 2017 and hasn't been able to stay away from diving. She's energetic, curious & positive!
Lucy
Lucy learnt to dive in Bocas in 2017, and came back seven years later to do her DM.
Yorhani Torres
One of our oldest collaborators and a native of Isla Colon, she can help about diving and all things Bocas.
Freddie
Freddie is a local legend and extremely capable captain, known for his phrases 'todo pretty' and 'todo cool'.
Chiqui
As well as drive the boat, Chiqui services all our rental equipment and is AOW certified!