Laying New Line - NACD changes

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Much has happened over the past year and a half with the NACD. We have experienced some great losses and have had our share of opportunities. However as an organization, the NACD will continue to move forward and be a leader in the cave diving community. We recently launched a new website, a new online store, a members’ forum, and announced the 45th Annual seminar. To better serve its members and students, the NACD will continue to evolve and improve in the areas of Conservation, Education, Safety, Exploration, and Service.


It is through this continued evolution that we announce the resignation of Larry Green as Training Director. Over the years, Larry has been critical to the success of the NACD as well as the Training Committee. His resignation does not mean he is leaving. He will remain on the BOD and in his new honorary position as Training Director Emeritus Larry will continue to provide his expertise and knowledge to the Training Committee and the agency in general. Larry appreciates everything that everyone has done for him and the NACD and he hopes that you will continue to show your support and provide your input to the new Training Director.


Jeff Bauer, the NACD president, appointed, and the BOD approved, Rob Neto as the new Training Director. Rob has only been on the NACD BOD for a little over a year but he is no stranger to our community. Rob has his Silver Wakulla award and has been involved with exploration and mapping of cave systems in Florida and Mexico. He is an NACD instructor with specialties in Sidemount, DPV, Stage and Survey. Additionally, Rob also teaches cave and other technical diving for the NSSCDS, TDI, IANTD, PADI Tec/Rec, and KISS rebreathers. He has also organized the NACD's participation in the Great Suwannee River Clean-up, participated in ECO-Day at Madison Blue, and made presentations at various cave/technical conferences.


The theme of the NACD seminar in a couple of months is Laying New Line. An important part of this weekend is the Sunday event where we will discuss new training programs and ask for your input. Join us and give Rob and the Training Committee your support and ideas.

In closing, we thank Larry for over a decade of his knowledge and direction as the NACD Training Director, and we welcome Rob as the new director. Thank you both for your past and future service.


Safe diving,


Sandy Robinson
pr@nationalassociationforcavediving.org
 
Rob Neto is a HORRIBLE choice for training director in my opinion.
He came onto CDF defending taking scooter students into twin caves. This type of decision making is absolutely NOT what we need in the nacd.
I have no doubt he'll try to get my IP and account banned/frozen here because I think he is a terrible choice.
Don't worry Rob, we'll see each other soon! :)
 
Congrats Rob and thanks for the years Larry.
 
Earlier we announced the change in the NACD Training Director. We also have two new Training Committee members. Please welcome Martin Robson from the UK and German Yañez from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico . The NACD members are fortunate to have representatives from Europe and Central America on the committee. They will be important to the NACD as it makes changes to the training program.

Martin enjoys wreck diving but cave diving is his passion. He is an NACD instructor who also teaches DPV, Stage, Survey, and Sidemount specialties. Martin also instructs through the NSSCDS, IANTD, and PADI. He was the first ever IANTD CCR Cave Instructor Trainer. Martin is on the Board of Advisors for IANTD and a Technical Field Consultant for PADI assisting with the development of their rebreather courses. Martin will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Training Committee. For more information, visit www.eau2.com.

German has been exploring underwater caves and dry caves for 20+ years. As an explorer and conservationist, he has discovered new cave species and various archaeological remains from the Mayan Culture on Cozumel. He is one of the main explorers of familiar cave systems such as Taj Mahal, Ponderosa (Eden), Aktun Ko, Aktun Chen (Dry Cave), La Quebrada (Chankanaab Park), Aerolito de Paraiso, Cocodrilo and has laid more than 80 thousand feet of exploration line.

German has been teaching for twenty years for the NACD, NSS-CDS, TDI, and CMAS and has certified more than 300 Cave, Mix Gas, and Rebreather Divers. He is the Safety Officer for the NACD and the NSS-CDS. German has also written articles and chapters for various books, journals, and instruction manuals and will also bring much knowledge and expertise to the committee. For more information on German, visit www.germanyanez.com.

Safe diving,

Sandy Robinson
pr@nationalassociationforcavediving.org
 

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