DWM Summer 2022 Newsletter

Yahir, age 22, was born in Cozumel on June 29, 2000. Yahir tells us that with the support of his mother, Katy Garnica, and his father, the beloved DWM Captain Jorge Mendoza Moguel, aka Moguelazo, he has been able to carry out his dream of becoming a Ship Captain. His father, Jorge, or Moguelazo, has 36 years of experience on the ocean.  It is a great advantage that Yahir has the support of his father, as well as the support and encouragement of Julio Aguilar (owner of DWM). He says they both motivated him to learn and practice every day. Yahir started with DWM as a sailor (boat hand) during the pandemic. On several occasions, DWM donated a boat and crew to CIMAC, a local volunteer organization focused on environmentally protecting the seas, to remove garbage from the ocean floor around the cruise ship docks. Yahir helped out on these trips and points out "that it was not an easy task, but not impossible either."

Yahir shared that during his childhood, his father took him on the boat with him at night and let him maneuver the boat. He feels like boating is in his blood and is proud of the fact that he has gone from sailor to boat captain in a little more than a year. “It's awesome!” he claims. 

Yahir is a genuinely nice guy! He loves people and is always smiling. He likes to be greeted enthusiastically and he responds in kind. Yahir is the future of DWM and we are happy to have him with us. Welcome, Captain!! 

Joaquin, 33 years old, was born on the Atlantic Coast of Argentina, in the city of Pinamar. He is another refreshing addition to the dive operation of DWM. Joaquin is full of dreams for life in his new adopted country. He loves and respects Mexico and wants to give his all to make his native and adopted countries proud. 

Joaquín’s home city of Pinamar, Argentina was where his love of the ocean started. He experienced the sea with his family and a deep love for nature and marine life was born. 

When Joaquín was twenty years old, he had the opportunity to travel to Brazil. He lived there for five years and trained to become a dive instructor. He currently lives on the island with his partner, Aldana, and is very happy to work at Dive with Martin. Joaquín brings a fantastic skill set and personality that is reflected in his role as an Instructor and Dive Master. On behalf of DWM, we wish Joaquin the best in his new job with us. We know you are going to love diving with him!