The Wicked TeamRichard McKendry – Ricky is our golden boy from Ireland. He was trained on the westcoast and worked with one of the biggest diveschools on Koh Tao, so he brought with him a lot of experience. He is not only a great instructor, he is also very funny, that is…. if you can understand his Irish language.
Ricky also claims to know a lot about equipment and never leaves his house without his personal toolbag. So if you have a broken snorkelstrap, a foggy mask or a stuck fin buckle, he is always there to fix it.
He is one of our tripleaders on the liveboard and he does a brilliant job at it. He has the quality to make everyone feel at home on the boat and turns every trip into something special. In his free time he practices his Swedish language, but until now it sounds a bit like a mix between Abba and the swedish cook from the muppetshow…
QUALIFICATIONS: SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor, PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
What languages do you speak?
How long and where have you been diving?
What got you started in diving?
Why the Similan Islands and Khao Lak? What brought you here?
What’s your favourite divesite in the Similans? Why?
Favourite Fish / Marine life?
Favourite music at the moment?
U2
Hammock or Loounge Chair? Why?!
Favourite food?
Item or equipment you must have on every dive? Lucky charm maybe?
My micro mask! Its slim, sleek and it helps me find cool stuff!
Other interests, activities, hobbies or addictions?
What do you do in the off-season?
