meet our team
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Owner - Capt. Joyce
Capt. Joyce is a 100-ton Master Capt. and the owner of Narcosis Scuba Center. She is also a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with over 26 years experience in the dive industry. Former owner of Land O' Lakes Scuba, she moved the dive operation to Tarpon Springs in 1996 and changed the name to Narcosis Scuba Center. Capt. Joyce worked her way from an Open Water Diver in 1987 and worked her way to become a MSDT Instructor by 1990. Once a PADI Open Water Instructor it did not take long for her to gain the rating of Master Scuba Diver Trainer. She holds 16 specialty ratings with PADI. #37900 Capt. Joyce enjoys teaching all levels of diving, especially children and teenagers. She is well know for her underwater hunting and loves to share that knowledge with other divers as an Underwater Hunting instructor. |
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Autumne Gordy
Autumne is a very passionate diver has been diving for over 19 years. Was certified since she was 10 years old. Started spearfishing at the age of 11. Takes culmination of her diving and her business experience to run the inner workings of the shop. Trip organizer and staff facilitator...Loves Sharks! |
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George Wentzler
George has a passion for diving, has been working for Narcosis since the summer of 2019. He is an Eagle Scout, loves the outdoors and anything that has to do with the water. Vast knowledge in spearfishing. Is Vip certified, and has very good understanding to how tanks should be properly handled and cared for. Very helpful and always looking to lend a hand in and out of the store. Has a very keen love for video games! |
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Mike Fox – Capt.
Capt. Mike Fox is a veteran of Desert Storm, and he offers over 30 years of experience as a Capt. He is also a very skilled fisherman and knows some of the best fishing and diving locations to go to in the Gulf. Capt. Mike has been with Narcosis for over 10 years. He says if you ever think about moving to Florida, wait until 5 min. after it rains to shop for houses (to check for flooding)! Wise words, indeed. |
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Dane Myers– Capt.
Capt. Dane has been boating his entire life, he spent most of his days on the water during the summer months fishing. Knows what it means to have a strong work ethic and how to treat customers. Captain. Dane has a love for the outdoors and conservation, specifically related to fishing and the waters here in Florida, which led him to obtain his Captains License. He is also certified in CPR/First Aid. His extensive experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm for the waters of the Gulf of Mexico ensure you have a wonderful time. |
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Instructor Joe Lloyd
Joe is a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor who has been with Narcosis for over 5 years. Students and divers alike rave about his knowledge, experience, advice, and patience to ensure safety. Joe is very proud to have certified his son, Jayden, in July 2018, and Joe enjoys spearfishing in the Gulf whenever he gets the chance to bring fresh fish home to his family! |
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Divemaster Art Barreto
Art is a passionate diver. Art is a retired wild land firefighter from California. Has multiple dives under his belt, very experienced from diving worldwide. He has been diving for years and is now a Divemaster since 2013. He has been working for Narcosis since July 2017. He is always happy to discuss the ocean with anyone who has questions or shares his passion. |
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Divemaster Pete Wheldon
Pete was first introduced to diving in Cozumel Mexico and soon attained his Open Water certification in his hometown of Omaha, NE. He moved to Tarpon Springs in 2016 and, with the help of the team at Narcosis, reached the level of Divemaster two years later. Aside from diving, he has a passion for music, history, and all types of outdoor adventures. I am the Rigging Project Manager at Heartland Scenic Studio and an aspiring scuba diving instructor. |
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Instructor Kyle Faunce
Former pro football player turned scuba instructor Kyle has never been afraid of a challenge. He loves to see his students’ eyes light up when they take their first breath underwater welcoming them to the underwater world. Favorite Destination: Ft Lauderdale— with keys like visibility and a vast variety of marine life and wrecks. Is there a better place to dive? Favorite Dive Site: Lady Luck— a massive wreck that sits in 130 feet of water giant schools of fish, grouper, barracuda, and sharks— there’s always something to see and explore. Favorite Marine Life: All things Sharks and rays —the bigger the fish the better the dive. Which countries have you dived in?: Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Germany, Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Diving Qualifications: PADI Open Water Instructor and Emergency First Response Instructor as well as Nitrox Specialty Instructor and Peak Performance Buoyancy instructor |
Divemaster Alistair Forsyth
Alistair, originally from the UK, was first introduced to diving in his early 20s with the military. He spent the last decade accruing over 2.5M miles traveling the world for business and just recently relocated to Tampa from the North-East. He is happiest in the water and has been diving all over the world over the years from Australia, to Thailand, to Scotland, to Belize, to Mexico to South Africa, to name a few, and is always happy to talk diving with anyone.
He went through his entire dive training again with Narcosis from start to finish in 2019 and certified as a Divemaster in 2020.
Alistair, originally from the UK, was first introduced to diving in his early 20s with the military. He spent the last decade accruing over 2.5M miles traveling the world for business and just recently relocated to Tampa from the North-East. He is happiest in the water and has been diving all over the world over the years from Australia, to Thailand, to Scotland, to Belize, to Mexico to South Africa, to name a few, and is always happy to talk diving with anyone.
He went through his entire dive training again with Narcosis from start to finish in 2019 and certified as a Divemaster in 2020.
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Bailey Harding
Bailey is a recent college graduate, getting her Bachelors in Marine Science with a heavy focus in Physics and Atmospheric-Oceanic Processes. She uses her degree and passion for the ocean in her diving and hopes to start a conversation project next to help keep our oceans safe and clean! Currently, Bailey is working towards finishing her Divemaster certification and always looking for new ways to learn and grow! She never misses an opportunity to talk about the ocean or diving! |
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Alexandra Stronk - Staff/Crew
As far back as Alexandra could remember, the ocean has called to her. She loves everything to do with the ocean and is currently a student at University of Tampa to receive her bachelor in Marine Biology with a minor in Environmental Sciences. She is Open Water Certified and is always looking for new adventures and new ways to grow! Alexandra is always willing to help and answer any questions future divers may have. |
Titan – Captain Joyce’s Service Dog
Titan is a Great Pyrenees service dog that was born on December 16th, 2016. His mom, Captain Joyce, takes wonderful care of him and lets him frequently visit the shop. Titan was trained at 12 weeks old to be a service dog. He loves the water, loves coming to visit the scuba shop, likes playing with other dogs, and he also loves cats! If you visit the shop and see Titan, please be respectful and do not pet him (remember he is a service dog) and do not bring other dogs around him without asking Captain Joyce first. Thank you!
Titan is a Great Pyrenees service dog that was born on December 16th, 2016. His mom, Captain Joyce, takes wonderful care of him and lets him frequently visit the shop. Titan was trained at 12 weeks old to be a service dog. He loves the water, loves coming to visit the scuba shop, likes playing with other dogs, and he also loves cats! If you visit the shop and see Titan, please be respectful and do not pet him (remember he is a service dog) and do not bring other dogs around him without asking Captain Joyce first. Thank you!
