Stratis Kas.
CAVE & TECH INSTRUCTOR / FILM MAKER / PHOTOGRAPHER / AUTHOR / SPEAKER
Stratis Kas isn’t your typical adventurer; he’s a diving instructor, explorer, film-maker, and storyteller with a daring spirit! With unique sensitivity and unwavering focus, Stratis fearlessly dives into remote, risky, and often freezing locations, crafting films that redefine what we know about diving expeditions.
Stratis Kas is not just a name; he’s a force in the world of professional diving. As an athlete, he’s a seasoned Advanced Cave instructor, boasting certifications from the most prestigious diving agencies. His journey has taken him to the most extreme corners of the globe, leading and participating in expeditions that have filled his resume with remarkable diving achievements.
In 2020, Stratis Kas made waves in the literary world with the release of “Close Calls,” a groundbreaking book that has been hailed as one of the most important works about diving.
Photographed by Nata Kas / Matthew Brooker
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EDUCATION
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- Political Science & International Relations @ Turin University, Italy
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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- Owner of Because I Can Ltd, Training, Adventures & Media Productions
- Leading member of Top2bottom Filming Team, 2016-2019
- co-Owner of Nakedbutsafe Magazine, 2011-2019
- Owner of Stratis Photography, 1998-now
DIVING QUALIFICATIONS
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- CCR CAVE Diver – KISS Sidewinder (PSAI)
- Tech Cave Instructor (PSAI, RAID, SSI, IANTD, CMAS, UTRtek)
- Tech Cave DPV Instructor (PSAI, IANTD, CMAS, UTRtek)
- Trimix Instructor (PSAI, RAID, SSI, IANTD, CMAS, UTRtek)
- Technical Side Mount Instructor (PSAI, RAID, SSI)
BOOKS & MANUALS
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- CAVE DIVING, CMAS GREECE with Matteo Ratto
- CAVE DIVING, UTRtek ENG VERSION, with Matteo Ratto
- CLOSE CALLS, with Edoardo Pavia and Michael Menduno
- CAVE DIVING, with Matteo Ratto
MAGAZINES & PUBLICATIONS
CONFERENCES & EVENTS (SPEAKER)
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- TEKDIVE EUROPE 2017 Belgium, presenting the short movie: Amphitrite
- EUDI 2018 Italy, presenting the short movie: Amphitrite
- TEC EXPO 2018 Belgium, presenting: Cave Diving in Greece
- EUROTEK 2018 UK, presenting: Balancing efficiency and safety in Cave diving film productions
- EUDITEK 2019 Italy, presenting: Expeditions in Extreme Weather
Go where you feel the most alive.
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