PADI IDC Staff Instructor.
My idea of facing a fear and doing it anyway was 'if you are frightened of the sea... do what I did and learn to dive!'
I've been involved in all aspects of Diveworld for over 13 years and have loved teaching people to dive for over 10 years.
Other hats and plates to spin in the business are organising trips and training schedules, marketing, instructing and dealing with all the excitement of admin. Living the dream and wouldn't do anything else!
PADI Course Director
Fell in love with scuba watching Jacques Cousteau's Silent World on TV in the 70's.
I learned to dive with BSAC prior to BCD's and balanced regulators, relearning with PADI was a revelation and modern equipment makes scuba so easy for everyone.
No favourite scuba pastimes, love it all, if pushed wrecks are a stand out pleasure underwater. Became an instructor in 2003 and have crept up the instructor ladder steadily as the need arose within the dive centre.
Biggest pleasure is introducing new divers to the delights of the underwater world and sharing their new experiences with them.
Most enjoyable part of being a PADI Member is that there are new innovations appearing almost daily so there is always something new to learn and explore.
PADI Master Scuba Diver trainer.
Gareth is a long standing & popular member of the dive team having come through from Open Water Diver to Master Scuba Diver Trainer with Diveworld. You will find him underwater at most of our training weekends and trips. Gareth is our resident PADI Sidemount expert and Instructor.
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.
Mat is one of our longest serving & most popular PADI Instructors having come through from PADI Open Water Diver right through to current level of Master Scuba Diver Trainer with Diveworld, leaving very little out in between. An avid diver, Mat is our PADI Sidemount expert & Instructor. Ever present, you will usually find him underwater on most of our training weekends and trips.
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.
Our latest addition to the instructor team, Denise brings oodles of energy, enthusiasm and giggles with her. Always fun to have around!
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
"I got my first taste of the underwater world in Cyprus in 2009. When I came back, I searched for dive clubs in Sheffield, rang what I thought was ScubaDuba and got Steve!! Best mistake I ever made. Since 2010 I have never looked back (and will probably never get my weekends back either!) Diving is my love, my life and Diveworld are my family."
Sarah is one of our latest PADI Instructor success stories.
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
Dave has blasted through the ranks showing great aplomb at all levels of training. Recently qualified as PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Dave will be building up his instructor credentials within the team, if we can keep him away from Lanzarote for long enough!
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
Pip is another very experienced diver, having dived around the world, now bringing this expertise to Diveworld. He can be found on many of our foreign jaunts with the Diveworld club. Recently qualifies as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. and working to build his instructor experience and cv.
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Mark has it bad! A true zero to hero in just two years! Mark has applied himself to such a degree that he had PADI Instructor in his sights from the beginning, and all with Diveworld. Update, update, Mark is now fully qualified as a PADI Open Water Instructor. Where will this end, Course Director becons. We love ambition. Looking forward to seeing more of Mark's progress with Diveworld
PADI Assistant Instructor & EFR Instructor
I wish I had started scuba diving when I was twenty! I have been an electron microscopist, flown planes, been a fire fighter and even tried freefall parachuting. Nothing beats the thrill of scuba diving. When I'm walking down to the water with a ton of weight on my back, I sometimes question why I'm doing this, then I get into the water and I say to myself - oh yeah, that's why!
PADI Assistant Instructor
I started diving in Lanzarote in 2007 and have never stopped, I've taken numerous courses with various dive schools and am now with Diveworld, joining their dive team in 2013. As you can probably see from my photo I'm always up for a laugh, but aim to be totally professional when diving. We are currently trying to twist Paul's arm to move up to Instructor level.
PADI Assistant Instructor.
Richard has been with us from the time we opened Diveworld at SDS. Another of our experienced PADI Assistant Instructors, and a popular & experienced member of the dive team.
PADI Assistant Instructor
Mick is a popular and long standing member of the Diveworld team, having originally brought the whole family into Diveworld to learn to dive. He now sits at PADI Assistant Instructor level, having a wealth of experience to draw upon.
Recently qualified PADI Assistant Instructor, Jen is a warm water advocate braving the cooler climes.
PADI Assistant Instructor
Dan originally came to Diveworld via the PADI Discover Scuba programme. After a couple of these he jumped onto the PADI Open Water Diver Course and there was then no stopping him. Dan is currently enjoying being a PADI Assistant Instructor, when his real work allows.
PADI Divemaster.
I am David Wood, retired teacher, steam-engine enthusiast and avid diver. My wife, Angela, and I were fortunate enough to be introduced to scuba by Diveworld and have not looked back since. It is now my great pleasure to be a Divemaster on the Diveworld Team and have the privilege of introducing others to the sport I love.
PADI Divemaster.
Andy is a recently qualified PADI Divemaster, having grafted to achieve the ranking he now brings his calm, relaxed style to most of our PADI Discover Scuba Diving sessions and club nights. Loves warm water diving and we regularly lose him to foreign destinations, luckily he always comes back to join us.
PADI Divemaster.
Edward recently qualified as PADI Divemaster. Always calm and collected underwater, Edward is also a climbing and outdoor pursuits Instructor and the crossover of method works very well for him and within the dive team.
Working well into his PADI Divemaster internship, Stuart brings a great sense of fun to courses. As one of our more experiences interns on the programme his expertise is valuable role modelling to our newer recruits.
Works as a great team with husband Stuart, Teresa is not far off full pro certification. Teresa is using her diving skills to role model Divemaster to our newer interns.
Russ is another intern who learned to dive with Diveworld, recognised the quality of training and has stuck around. He has accompanied us regularly on dive trips both in the UK and abroad. Russ' attention to detail and enthusiasm is welcomed to the team and we are all looking forward to his progression to full PADI member status.
Another candidate working towards the latter stages of the internship and also building up Tec diving skills during the course.
Imogen is a very capable diver working towards PADI Divemaster to add to her CV as a stunt woman. Never flagging, Imogen has perfected the role of victim on our amazingPADI Rescue courses.
Matt is working the PADI Divemaster Internship around a busy working life and young family.
Angela has made scuba a family affair, with herself and Divemaster husband David being an integral part of our dive team. She has experience of both warm and cold water diving and is currently working towards the coveted target of PADI Divemaster.
Claire is a long standing Diveworld diver, and as with many of the dive team, has worked within the club gradually climbing the ranks, gaining experience and expertise. Having recently bitten the bullet, signed up for the PADI Divemaster Intenship, she is now working on the practical aspects of learning to be a PADI professional.
Another experienced young diver with a calm, relaxed manner, he joined Diveworld to do the PADI Rescue Diver course. Joe is another recent, welcome sign up the the PADI Divemaster internship with Diveworld.
Recently signed to the dive team, Anton is a seasoned diver, trained from the off with Diveworld and now a Diveworld Divemaster intern. Never a dull moment when Anton is on the team!
Kirstie is one of our newest Divemaster recruits. Having only started diving in 2015 she is making rapid progress as an intern and is keen to become a PADI Pro.
PADI Divemaster is just one of the activities and ambitions currently on Dagz`s bucket list.
Showing true enthusiasm, Michael qualified as PADI Rescue Diver on Sunday and booked his Divemaster Internship on Monday, like his style. Michael brings a cool and calm demenour to the team and is another welcome addition to the intern programme.
Fresh from the Rescue Diver course, Luke is a welcome addition to the dive team. We are looking forward to Lukes progress through the programme.
Shannon is an experienced Rescue Diver, following father Richard into the professional ranks. Training has to be fitted around university and work too so a busy lady.
A confirmed warm water enthusiast, Carl has been willing to bite the bullet and risk a few cold water dips to become a PADI Divemaster.
Alex came to Diveworld to try a PADI Discover Scuba Dive. Obviously approved, and has worked his way through the ranks until deciding to work towards becoming a PADI Professional. Alex is a methodical, calm and thoughtful diver and brings this to his work in the pro ranks. Currently working his way through the PADI Divemaster Internship.
One of our longer standing interns and recently married. Yvonne is persuading hubby Mike to learn to dive and we may see more of her after this.
Lee has a wealth of experience having trained with BSAC originally and bringing a calm and friendly manner with him, he is a welcome addition to PADI and the Diveworld team. Lee is a hardcore diver and can be relied on when diving. Lee has every intention of becoming a full PADI Instructor.
My day job is being a Physics teacher at a grammar school in Birmingham. Diving pretty much fills my spare time particularly with PADI Divemaster training. My very first dive was on the Great Barrier Reef and that is where I caught the bug. Nick is currently involved in the development process of the PADI Divemaster course and understands the quality of training within Diveworld. Another family affair with father Dave being a Diveworld OWSI.