After doing 10 years in the British Army, I decided I wanted to follow one of my passions, watersports. I love diving and kayaking and pretty much any water based activity. I love meeting new people, getting to know them and helping them achieve something that brings a smile to their faces.
Here is the Latchi Watersports Team for 2022.
And, we’re sure you’ll agree, they’re a beautiful bunch of people.
Laura
Manager
I’m the friendly face you’ll meet if you come to our beach watersports office! I’m one of the managers here at Latchi Watersports and have been with the company for years, overseeing all watersports activities and fun on the water! Beach life!
johnny
Dive Operations Manager
I am the Dive Operations Manager at Latchi Watersports as well as yacht charter captain. this will be my sixth year with the company. I’m an experienced PADI Course Director and oversee our experienced dive team. Previous to this I spent 10 years working in Southeast Asia.
Adi
Chief Mechanic
As the goo-goo dolls once said; When everything’s made to be broken, I just want you to know who I am.
Anna
OFFICE MANAGER
Beyonce is a Virgo and so am I. Enough said.
Hans
Founder
After founding the company in 1978 with just a couple of small boats and canoes, I decided to take a back seat in 2010. I couldn’t quite cut all ties, so you’ll still find me at the centre doing briefings and boat trips. I’m also one of the commercial captains. I’m very proud of the professional organisation that Latchi Watersports has grown into.
Dave
Yacht charter captain
I’m one of the longest serving Latchi Watersports employees. I’m experienced in all aspects of the business and one of the captains for our luxury charter yachts. I’m also an instructor for the powerboat courses. I’ve been in Cyprus for over 15 years and live here with my wife and gorgeous baby daughter.
Nafe
Yacht Captain / Dive Master / Mechanic
Diver, boat driver, mechanic and sailor in that order! I also make a mean curry. As long as it involves getting wet or fed I’m in…….
Paul
Boat Hire
I’ve lived in Cyprus for a long time! I’m a man of many talents and have been working with the Watersports for 75 years. I’m one of the company’s commercial captains and you’ll often find me doing boat trips along the beautiful Akamas National Park. I also love to collect stamps for different countries around the world.
Cara
I run our new Polis shop looking after all the marine services admin and boat sales for the company. I also travel around the island looking after marketing relations with different Cyprus resorts and agents.
Kati
Boat Hire
I have lived in Cyprus for a long time and LOVE working for Latchi Watersports. My main job is Sales but I am also a commercial captain. You’ll find me on the harbour by our sales umbrella, running the harbour or on a boat, either way come and say “Hi”
Dimitar aka “Oddjob”
boats / fishing / parasailing
I started working for Latchi Watersports back in 2011. I am a commercial licenced skipper, parasailing captain and the expert fisherman with over 20 yrs experience. I am multi-lingual, speaking Bulgarian, English, Greek and Russian. Now you can see why they call me Oddjob.
David
PADI IDC Staff Instructor
I used to work on the cruise ships and was asked if I wanted to complete my Open Water diving course in St. Croix. From my first dive with Eagle rays and Nursing sharks, it was just……wow. I decided I wanted to become an instructor and have never looked back! I’m now a PADI IDC Staff Instructor and a sailing instructor.
John
PADI INSTRUCTOR
I served in the British Army for 26 years and have followed my passion for underwater swimming all round the world. After spending years coming to Latchi on holiday to dive with the LWC team, I decided to skip the rat race and make the move permanently to live the dream! I apply my multiple talents all over the company assisting the Mechanics when needed and being a boat Captain.
chris
SKI BOAT INSTRUCTOR & MECHANIC
I started at Latchi Watersports as an intern in 2016 and within two months I was promoted to a fully-fledged member of the team. I’m now one of our experienced Waterski/Wakeboard instructors. And now with 4 years’ experience as one of our Marine Services Mechanics, you will find me out on the water, or fixing everything with an engine that goes on top of it!
Krassi
boat hire
I’m the ninja of the company! I’ve been with Latchi Watersports for years and am highly experienced in all things on the water. I hold a commercial captains licence and speak many different languages.
Hannah
WATERSPORTS/DIVE INSTRUCTOR
I joined Latchi Watersports in 2020, as a diving intern since then I have qualified as a PADI dive instructor. I’m a bubbly individual that loves all aspects of the watersports and diving the company specialises in.
Ellie
Boats
I joined the team in 2019 and am now excited for my fourth season. I work in the marina helping with the boating side of the company as well as down the beach where we run all of our watersports. I have learnt so much from the company and cannot wait to learn even more about the watersports world!
Callum
RYA Sailing Instructor
I’m experienced in many different areas of the business and have worked in the watersports/outdoor industry for several years. I’m an RYA sailing instructor and assist with all watersports and boat rentals. I also completed my Dive Master internship with Latchi Watersports last year.
charlie
boat skills
Without a doubt the best boat handling skills in the company, and I’m only eight, good at carrying stuff and spraying random people with the hose, and I’m always up for an ice cream too.
Ashley
Diving Instructor
Diving is my number one passion I’m also a commercial boat captain. My goal in life is to dive in as many countries as possible and Cyprus is my top choice. I’ve already dived in the Maldives, Bali and Komodo.
Mel
Boats/Divemaster
Joe
Dive Instructor
After one week of travelling in Georgia in November 2018, I decided to quit my job and started travelling. I joined the team in 2019 as a dive intern, now I am an established master scuba diver trainer helping others discover the beauty of diving and enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle.
Karina
Boats/Beach
I’m 20 years old and from Latvia. I’m very adventurous and always on a search for new experiences. I’m passionate about travelling, photography and the sea and have just completed my Open Water course. I have been with the company for 4 seasons this year, you will find me in the harbour or on the beach.
James
Boat Hire
Since I started in 2019 as a watersports intern, I have gained many qualifications related to watersports, I am currently training to be a parasailing captain. I love the social side of the company and the family ethos we always practice.
John
Supporting artist
Special guest appearance for the 2021 season. For the third year in a row, we welcome back this well-known celebrity to our team. You may recognise John from such famous TV shows as Coronation Street, Peaky Blinders, plus several feature films. However he claims his part in Latchi Watersports is the best role he’s ever played!
Rhianna
Divemaster Intern
I’m a fun and friendly individual who is always up for hard work and good times. I have a passion for the water, I’m very enthusiastic for starting my Diving Internship with Latchi Watersports and a summer filled with gaining new skills and meeting new people.
Founded in 1978, Latchi Watersports started life as a small operation with a couple of windsurfers and a small speedboat, but over the years it has grown to become the largest and one of the best Watersports and dive centres in Cyprus.
Latchi is located on the Akamas Peninsular on the north-west coast of Cyprus. It’s just a short boat ride away from the Akamas National Park and its stunning coastline, which is the best in Cyprus. Our main centre of operation is located in the picturesque fishing harbour in Latchi, with two further beachfront operations located at La Plage and Anassa Beach.
We have a great team of professionals here at Latchi Watersports. Throughout the season the team is at least 20 people, increasing to almost 30 during July and August.
Our fleet of 30+ Rental Powerboats, Sailing and Motor Yachts and our PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre is located in Latchi, while our beachfront operations are more watersports orientated with three ski boats operating between the two sites and a whole spectrum of activities available ranging from ski boats to jet ski hire to banana & tube rides.
Our main emphasis is on safety and our highly trained and professional Latchi Watersports team will look after your every need to ensure your time on the water with us is the highlight of your holiday.
Check out our new luxury yacht charters with our sister company Latchi Charters, Cyprus at: WWW.LATCHICHARTERS.COM and our Dive Centre at: WWW.LATCHIDIVECENTRE.COM
Latchi Harbour
Take the road from Polis towards Latchi, we are located at the far end of the harbour, before Porto Latchi. [see map]
Anassa Hotel
Follow the signs for Aphrodite’s Bath for 3km, we can be found on the beach in front of the Anassa Hotel. [see map]
La Plage
You can also find Latchi Watersports on the beach at La Plage, just 1km before the marina from Polis. [see map]
