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Captain Cole Harrison

WORLDWIDE WATERMAN

About Captain Cole

Captain Cole Harrison, a passionate waterman from Key West, FL who spends most of his time showing his clients the wonders of the underwater world. Cole is currently off on a grand adventure on a 46′ catamaran sailboat with his girlfriend @FreediverSteph. They are exploring the remote parts of the Bahamas before they venture south to Panama with a few extra stops along the way, after they go through the Panama Canal they plan to stay for tuna season before crossing the Pacific Ocean! Surrounded by water growing up Cole was naturally drawn to the Ocean. From an early age, his life revolved around water-sports, baseball, & school. He started spearfishing at age 11 to bring home delicious fresh fish to feed his family. At age 15 he built his first speargun with help from his wood-working parents at their art gallery/studio. In high school, Cole strived to play professional baseball like his older brother while enjoying his days off from training & school on the water. Cole attended The University of North Carolina at Greensboro to play Division I baseball. Graduating early with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, he decided it was time to hang up his baseball cleats despite being the starting centerfielder with a .321 batting average & a year left of college eligibility, to pursue a career on the water. Back in Key West he became a licensed Captain & Freedive Instructor through PFI taught by Ted Harty & Kirk Krack. Cole continued to build his spearguns & they evolved into Triple C Spearguns, he started selling his custom made-to-order functional art. Made to last, he uses nothing but best marine resilient materials & backs his product with a lifetime warranty. Cole has tested his spearguns all over the world with great results. His captaining, freediving, & spear/fishing skills soon opened doors to work abroad. He has spent two seasons in The Kingdom of Tonga as a spearfishing & whale swim guide. These remote volcanic islands offer crystal clear water, pristine unexplored reefs, remote seamounts, deep banks, & an abundance of underwater life. Additionally, there are the migrating humpback whales. On one especially eventful afternoon, Cole & crew helped rescue a female humpback whale with calf by untangling her from binding ropes, anchors, & buoys—sea trash she had likely been carrying for some distance. Although spearfishing is the most selective form of fishing and despite being his main diet, he still feels a sense of sorrow and sympathy for his catches. Currently, he still supplies his family with fresh fish but is focusing on freedive photography so he can share the beauty of the underwater world with everyone. Stay tuned as there are some exciting new adventures coming up!

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Credentials

 

UNCG Athlete

Student Athlete from the University of North Carolina Greensboro with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. Cole studied all aspects of human communication including journalism, social media, website construction, and marketing while playing Division I Baseball for the Spartans.

Captain

USCG Certified Captain to 50 ton vessels with International Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers

Pro Freediver

Certified PFI & PADI Freedive Instructor trained by Ted Harty & Kirk Krack. Can teach you to dive deeper and safer with numerous lifesaving skills. 120ft Freediver specialized as a spearfishing guide, underwater photographer, and whale swim guide

Safety

Trained Safety Diver that knows how to identify and handle underwater blackouts. CPR & First Aid Instructor trained to deal with Hazardous Marine Life, Emergency Oxygen, Neurological Assessment, Diving Emergency Management, and Basic Life Support.

Experience

 

Guide

Cole has explored the waters of Australia, Azores, Bahamas, Canada, Costa Rica, East & West Coast of U.S., Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, & Tonga while working as a captain, underwater photographer, freedive instructor, whale swim & spear/fishing guide.

Farout Charters

Local Key West guide that has been exploring his home waters is whole life with 5 years experience running charters. Works along side one of the best fishermen in the Keys, Capt. Chris Mendola.

Triple C Spearguns

Cole's 15 years of spearfishing experience & knowledge are displayed in his handmade spearguns. Made to last from teak, stainless steel, and the best parts from all over the world. They are custom made-to-order, contact for details and prices.  Triple C Spearguns