Meet the Team
Location: West End, Tortola
Welcome to Meow or Never Session 1! The AQ staff has been working hard over the last several weeks to prepare for students' arrival. Meet the team that will be onboard for the next three weeks!
MaLahku- Skipper
Malahku was born on the island paradise of Bermuda, where his passion for adventure sparked at a young age. He hails from a lineage of fishermen, seasoned sailors, and boatbuilders and inherited a deep-rooted connection to the sea. With the shimmering waters as his playground, Malahku found excitement in activities ranging from freediving, cliff jumping, and sailing. After studying in the UK, Malahku enrolled in the Endeavour Springboard Program and attained certifications such as Dinghy Instructor, Powerboat Level 2, and SRC Radio Course, among others. He became a sailing instructor, nurturing the next generation of Bermudian seafarers. Malahku has also been a First Mate aboard charter catamarans and completed his Yachtmaster Offshore Certification during a rigorous 4-month program at UKSA.
Mackenzie- Dive Instructor/Mate
Mackenzie fell in love with scuba diving in Phuket, Thailand, and that short trip became three years spent traveling and diving around Southeast Asia. After graduating from Penn State University, she earned her instructor certification in Gili Trawangan, Lombok, Indonesia, where she taught for a year and dove with turtles daily! When she's not teaching at ActionQuest, she works full-time for Global Expeditions Group as an enrollment advisor and prepares for the summer.
Grace- Dive Instructor/Mate
Grace began attending ActionQuest in July of 2021 after she initially got her Open Water certification in her home state of New York. In 2023, Grace completed the Divemaster program at ActionQuest and decided to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor later that summer. She is currently a student at the University of Vermont, teaching dive classes in her free time. When she's not in the water, you can find her on the slopes or at the rock climbing gym. Grace is excited to return to the BVI this summer and cannot wait to share her passion for the ocean with her students.