Our backgrounds: ***Linda is an insured PADI Divemaster and Master Scuba Diver. She is also a member of DAN the Divers Alert Network. She is trained as a Red Cross Emergency Responder; has completed the STCW BST (Basic Safety Training), and holds a USCG MMD (Ordinary Seaman). She has been sailing [...]

& crewing on Lake Michigan for six years. Prior to life aboard, Linda worked in operations for GE Healthcare for ten years. She was also a volunteer in St. Francis Hospital's (Milwaukee, Wis.) Elder Life Program. Her family includes Mom & Dad, two brothers, two sisters and eight nieces and nephews, and their families. ***Chris is an insured PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and can train in 17 specialties. He also teaches the Emergency First Response, DAN Diver Emergency Management Provider (DEMP), and On-site Neurological Assessment courses. He has formal training on Oceanic and Aqualung equipment and as a PSI Visual Cylinder Inspector. Chris is qualified through the American Sailing Association (ASA) to teach their Basic Keelboat, Coastal Cruising, Bareboat Charter, and Coastal Navigation courses. He holds a USCG 100 Ton Masters License with Aux Towing, Sailing, and STCW BST endorsements. He retired in 2008 as a Commander after 24 years in the US Navy.