About Cape Cod Sea Sports
History
A small family run business, Sea Sports has continued to grow each year since our opening in the spring of 1992. Jim Craddock, the founder and original owner, has passed the business on to his only son Jeff Craddock. Jim's experience and influence are still very much a part of what Sea Sports is today. With the help of many great people, Sea Sports continues to thrive on the Cape.
Our Staff:
Jeff Craddock
I was born and raised here on the Cape and have been playing outside my entire life. Having Sea Sports allows me to share my passion of the Cape and sports with others. I have been diving New England waters since 1984' and have been a Scuba instructor since 94'. I'm currently a DiveMaster/Divecon Instructor trainer with both NAUI and SSI. I'm also an avid paddler and have been coaching and guiding paddlers throughout Cape Cod and New England waters since 97'. I enjoy sharing my passion of the water with others.
I also have been an avid and competitive cyclist for most of my life. I have participated and competed in everything from cross state bicycling tours, to European stage races, national championships, and even expedition length adventure races. I hold a USA cycling category 1 racing license in two disciplines. I'm friendly and eager to share my passion and knowledge with you. I enjoy teaching people how to fit a mask, hold a paddle, or adjust saddle height as much as I do anything here at Sea Sports. Please stop by Sea Sports and say hello!
Gary Craddock
Gary has over 40 years experience in the dive industry and has received many awards for his contributions to the sport. Among Diving's Elite he received the coveted Platinum Pro 5000 Diver Award back in 1994. A master repair technician, Gary has more experience and knowledge with all brands of scuba gear than most anyone left in the scuba industry. As an SSI Instructor Certifier he can offer scuba instructor courses to those who wish to become a diving professional.
Christopher Olsen
Chris took his first Open Water Scuba class with us back in 1994 and 'caught the bug'. Since then he has moved up through the ranks and is a valued member of our Instructor team. He is the Fire Chief for Cotuit Fire Department. Chris has a great personality, and we are lucky to have him on the team. His enthusiasm for the sport and positive attitude are infectious.
Christopher Ranney
Chris is also one of our professional instructors. He has a real passion for diving and teaching, and has extensive local and warm water diving experience. As a SSI advanced open water instructor, CPR/First Aid Instructor, Dan O2 provider instructor, and repair tech. He has a wealth of knowledge to share.
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Brendan has worked at the shop for the past four years. An avid kayak fisherman, Brendan is very knowledgeable in the area of fishing kayaks and kayaking in general. He took the ACA Level 2 Certification in May 2008 and is looking forward to furthering his paddling expertise. Also a diligent student of diving, Brendan is a certified open water diver as well as stress and rescue. Brendan's love and passion for the water is also evident in the snorkel tours that he leads. He recently acquired a shiny new Cannondale Synapse and is excited to expand his biking expertise. Brendan aspires to be a scuba instructor, and always puts a smile on your face.
Matt Lounsbury
Matt brings knowledge of bikes, scuba gear, and kayaks as well as a strong work ethic. When he's not setting school records on the Barnstable High track team, he's riding his Cannondale CAAD 10. Matt is always willing to answer your questions or point you in the right direction. He looks forward to continuing to enhance his expertise at Sea Sports.
Kelly Denham
Kelly has been a valued member of Sea Sports since 2007. She is a senior at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking, swimming, and recreational biking. This past summer she added stand up paddling to her repertoire. Kelly is excited to share her knowledge with you today!
Jim Craddock
The founder of Sea Sports has retired. He still dives and kayaks though, and likes to join us on our trips.
