Oldest Recorded Sea Trek Participant Dives In Grand Cayman

The dark and mysterious Captain Nemo submarined through the Seven Seas for 20,000 leagues, the equivalent of 60,000 miles. Bror Anderson spent 34,127 days (or 93.5 years) on the dry topography of the earth. That is until recently, when Mr. Anderson could not resist an invitation to walk on the floor of the sea, just like Captain Nemo.

Mr. Anderson was on holiday with his daughter, Bonnie (24,090 days or 66 years) and family, enjoying a cruise aboard the Carnival Legend, sailing the Western Caribbean. Reaching the port of Grand Cayman, the father/daughter team elected to try Sea Trek, a thrilling experience trekking fifteen to twenty feet under the sea (on average three fathoms).

The waters of Cayman hold beauties not seen anywhere else. On a lucky day, you might see a ballet of squid dancing in tune with the rhythm of the current. Or see a sea turtle or sergeant majors with their military stripes or corals of all sizes and descriptions.

Mr. Anderson donned his helmet and booties and climbed down the ladder to walk the path. The helmet weighs 70 pounds but cannot be felt undersea or for that matter, the moon. It provides air and is designed to provide stability as well. There were ten in all in his group; the other eight ages 5840 days (teens) to 20,075 days (middle agers). Comments ranged from “A superb close to nature experience,” “Something new and different, comfortable with no anxiety,” “Wonderful trip, wonderful crew. It made me feel alive.”

Mr. Anderson, now the oldest recorded participant on Sea Trek, upon his return to the ship sought out the captain. He raved about his tour and asked the captain if his last name began with “N.” We do not know the response.

Ben Tressider, the lead guide on Mr. Anderson’s tour explained:“That is the beauty of Sea Trek. We can accommodate such a range of ability in the same tour and each guest leaves exuberant, feeling as they just had the experience of a lifetime.”

The equipment is produced by Sub Sea Systems, Diamond Springs, CA.

And by the way, Ben is 9,490 days old (26 years.) It’s all in the numbers!

—Jim Mayfield

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