You may already know Pierre Gobinet thanks to his first two novels, Nitrox et The Brotherhood of the Swordfish, thrilling thrillers set in the world of scuba diving. But who really is this creator of the character Nash? The editorial team of Dive! went to meet this exceptional author, whose life and that of his hero share many commonalities…
A unique journey, between immersion and commitments
From the United States to the discovery of new passions
It all began in 1986 when, at the age of 10, Pierre Gobinet left France to follow his father who went to work in the United States. Thrown unprepared into an American school, he learned English through total immersion and quickly became bilingual. This international experience forever marked his path, influencing his choices in sports, professional, and literary fields. It was also during this period that he discovered American-style shore diving, and especially the turquoise waters of the Caribbean where he earned all his PADI certifications between ages 10 and 14.
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