David joins Navigate Expeditions after a lifetime of exploring the Australian bush and waterways. Following a long career as a District Fisheries Officer across New South Wales, he settled on the South Coast in the early 1980s. A highly qualified Senior Sea Kayaking Instructor, David has paddled and taught throughout Australia and New Zealand, even designing a sea kayak that is manufactured worldwide. He spent years guiding student sea kayaking expeditions, and his quick actions saving a companion from a crocodile attack earned him a national Bravery Medal. David loves nothing more than sharing his passion for our stunning regional rivers, deserted beaches, and coastlines—ideally with a steaming mug of tea in hand.