Rogues Adventures with Rex Wotton
Together with his parents, Les and Muriel, Rex Wotton managed the West Coast Watersports shop at Coral Reef hotel. It was only a short walk from Settlers Beach. They took hotel guest diving and on sailing excursions along the coast. He was a master seaman trained by the Royal Merchant Navy in navigation, sailing, diving, explosives, and marine work. Rex was one of the most enchanting Rogues of Barbados. He had an amazing sense of fun and used it to win over every situation. Sailing to St. Vincent with a friend at age 11 testifies to his sense of adventure. He encouraged all to share his pranks and daredevil acts, making it seem safe, easy, and a joy. Often reckless, he took extreme but calculated risks. Once I saw him getting out of the ocean at Settlers Beach Villa Beach Hotel, in full scuba diving gear, wetsuit, and tank, he looked like a James Bond character on a mission. He had a six-inch blade strapped to his calf with rods of dynamite around his waist. His quest was to plant ...