Beso Del Viento

It’s finally here! We cannot wait for all of our shipmates to arrive safely on Beso del Viento (BdV) and to get out on the water. Our boat’s sitting a little deeper in the water with all of the food, ski gear, water, etc., that we’ve spent the last few days preparing for this: our second voyage of the summer. It’s going to be a fun one filled with diving, sailing, and some classic AQ shenanigans, and we need our crew to get the ball rolling. Below, we’ve introduced our professional selves and experiences. However, what we really are excited about is curating good vibes and watching y’all form the tight-knit, familial groups that only AQ can. See you on the water!

Emma - Skipper

Emma grew up 3 hours from the nearest ocean in Maryland, but to her, it was always worth the drive! She fell in love with scuba diving while earning her degree in Marine Affairs and Sustainable Business at the University of Miami. While in college, Emma was lucky enough to sail from South Africa to the Caribbean on both S/Y Argo and S/Y Vela. Emma used her degree to teach high school science, but then, the call of adventure took her to New Zealand, Australia, and sailing from Tahiti to Fiji in the past year. She can’t wait to bring her teaching skills and adventurous spirit to play as she helps our shippies sail BdV into the sunset. If you don’t find her on a boat, you’ll probably see her being towed behind it on a wakeboard!

Ian - Dive Instructor
Ian was introduced to sailing and diving when attending ActionQuest in 2016. Since then, he attended two more summers as a student and developed a deep love for the ocean while gaining scuba certifications and working on his sailing skills. In the fall of 2021, Ian joined Seamester’s Argo on the Palau to Thailand voyage. After such a fantastic experience, Ian decided he wanted to share his passion for the ocean with others. He completed his Divemaster and Instructor courses this last winter in Thailand, allowing him to join this fantastic team for ActionQuest this summer!

Anthony - Mate

Anthony has always been passionate about learning and sharing his interests with others, including fishing, golf, and exploring new places. He has always felt most at home at the beach and is out on the water deep sea fishing whenever he can. Anthony began his journey as a camp counselor in high school, where he found his love for the outdoors and helping others. Since his camp counseling days, he has embraced his interest in traveling by visiting Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean. Anthony recently moved back to Florida after living in California for a few years, and when he has free time, you will find Anthony at the beach with friends or playing with his dog Ari. Anthony has made his career in sports marketing and media and is currently working for the MLB team, the Tampa Bay Rays.