Daniel Hitchcox
https://youtu.be/J-2aecOk0RA
Ever since I was young I had a love of the ocean, I’d spend weekends looking through rockpools and scanning beaches for odd finds. While my teenage years and early 20s took me to more mountainous areas, delving into rock climbing, mountaineering and bush, I never lost the need to be near the ocean. Something I imagine most New Zealanders experience. I was lucky enough to get my first boat job in Akaroa, working alongside Hectors dolphins. Crewing soon became nature guiding and swim guiding, and with the help of one of our late skippers became a skipper myself. Now I have the incredible opportunity to take up to 99 people out to see one of New Zealands best features, it’s marine life. After 7 years I can honestly say, It never get old!
SRL – passenger endorsement – 24m endorsement
Marine Mammal Medic through Project Jonah.
Bar Manager License
SMART training through DOC
First aid level 1 though St John
Elementary first aid through NMIT
I am working as a Skipper and Certified Marine Guide position with a WCA Responsible Whale and Dolphin Partner. With me I carry my WCA Training Record book which has all my training records and qualifications.
I would like to continue having tasks signed off in WCA Training Record Book while I work for a WCA Partner. This will allow me to continue my Career path with the WCA as a Responsible and Certified Marine Guide.
