Liz Sparrow
La Jefa (The Boss)!!
Liz has always had a connection to the sea which started in her youth………. messing around with boats off the coast of South Devon in England.
In the year 2000, Liz moved into the world of underwater photography, working alongside many well known underwater photographers and videographers. This gave her the urge to learn to scuba-dive which she did here in Lanzarote and provided her with a much better insight into the underwater world. In particular, she was introduced to the fantastic variety of marine life that lives in these waters.
Liz then developed an interest in whales and dolphins, and was pleasantly surprised to discover how many species of these cetaceans inhabit the waters surrounding Lanzarote.
This then became a major hobby which has taken her to different parts of the world where her wide knowledge of cetaceans has been enhanced, not only by the wonderful sightings of these majestic animals in their natural environment, but also by the number of different people she has met who have shared their own knowledge and experiences with her.
Now, as the principal owner of Sea Safaris Lanzarote, Liz enjoys introducing people of all ages to the wonders and delights that a boat tour along the coastline of Lanzarote has to offer.
JORGE NAVES
Jorge is the captain of our boat Perla Blanca I and comes from Gijon in the Asturias region of mainland Spain. After spending 22 years working as a logistics manager in the industrial sector in the north of Spain he decided to embark on a career change.
His hobbies of scuba-diving and boating then became his full time vocation resulting in his attaining his first diving instructor qualification in 2013 and his captain´s licence in 2018.
Before settling in Lanzarote Jorge had previously worked in both these fields in mainland Spain and Gran Canaria.
Jorge speaks Spanish, English et il peut parler un peu Francais.
SANDRA LÁZARO
Sandra is not only a qualified crew member (STCW/Formacion Basica) onboard Perla Blanca I, but is also our own marine biologist.
Sandra hails from Barcelona and studied at the University of Barcelona where she attained her degree in Biology, followed by a Masters in Oceanography and Marine Environment Management.
Her subsequent career actively involved her in a number of projects and workshops in connection with the marine environment and conservation in Spain, The Maldives and Thailand before settling here in Lanzarote.
Sandra speaks Spanish, Catalan, English and French and is also a qualified scuba-diving instructor.
Norman Sparrow
Boat Maintenance Man/Emergency Skipper/Record Keeper/General Dogsbody
Locally known as ´Captain Sparrow´, Norman has lived on the island of Lanzarote for over 20 years and has always been involved with water-based activities during that time.
Firstly, with a scuba-diving and water sports shop in Puerto del Carmen, followed by a scuba-diving centre in Puerto Calero and then an RYA Powerboat Training Centre also based in Puerto Calero.
Over the years, he has provided boat support for different Volvo Ocean race teams, the IMOCA 60 ´Hugo Boss´ skippered by Alex Thompson, a variety of English, Danish, German and Italian TV programmes, and professional photo shoots of superyachts and international regattas.
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