I’m not following you at all. I’ve met Cathy Church a few times at her studio and she certainly seems a great lady - she almost even talked my wife into trying scuba! None of that changes and I still respect her for that and for her knowledge of underwater photography and diving. I’m not seeing anyone here bashing her personal character or accomplishments.Divetech bought a new boat shortly before the incident. They may never be made whole. I have problems with this discussion. Firstly my background a long time ago was with a top tier NY-International law firm. Granted we did not have a marine partner. I have only met Miss Church at a handful of watersports meetings. She kept her mouth shut until she had something to say and honestly seemed on point especially from a diver point of view. I hadn’t never really dealt with her except Christmas presents (lens for the kid) and was very impressed with her knowledge and love for diving. That said I deal with Divetech every month. They are so awesome. They are competitors but if I had to send customers elsewhere I would send them there in the drop of a hat. There are ops that get all mentioned time and time again that have terrible reputations locally but who is to judge. You have a good experience and that’s all good. Most folks here are probably good divers. For all you Solo divers our there good bye to someone who actually supported them I am saying goodbye to a remarkable lady I barely one I knew but was the voice of reason in many meetings and who certainly fvcked up, but was noteworthy in our industry. I cannot help to feel sad for Divetech and for her and for everyone else who drinks the Koolaid. I resent comments like kangaroo court and up dates from someone who comes once a year during low season. This is my home, these are my colleagues and some deserve more respect than others, but shouldn’t there be common decency before all the negative commentary?
However, in this case something happened that appears to have been totally avoidable and I’m glad there will be consequences. No one should get a pass just because they are a good person and are influential in the industry.
I also must add that the rest of us can have opinions too - this forum is not limited to those who live on Grand Cayman as you’ve seemed to want to say in a few GC threads.