Dive Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
From humble beginnings in 2013, now with an exciting, dynamic and very experienced team of diving professionals, please take a look below at the many members of staff who may teach you at some point.

Master Instructor
Barry Tebbutt
I first dived on holiday in Hurghada in 2005 and returned to the UK to do my open water diver. I became a PADI MSDT instructor in 2012 and have dived all over the world.
It’s great to be able to swim alongside wildlife, such as seals, turtles and sharks in their natural environment. I have met some wonderful people diving and have made some great friends.

Assistant Instructor
Brian Graves
Coming soon

Course Director
David Kendrick-White
My parents bought me the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience for my tenth birthday present and I had my first attempt very soon afterwards. I absolutely loved it and haven't stopped since!
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My favourite dive was in Cozumel, Mexico, where I had the best drift dive experience and saw so much aquatic life with no effort whatsoever!
IDC Staff Instructor
Jesus Ramirez
I was first introduced to diving when I was just 8 years old and soon after I completed my PADI Seal Team Course.
All of my training has been in the UK and the majority of my diving has also been at the many dive sites the UK has to offer. I'm a keen and regular diver so if there's a trip or training weekend going on, it's extremely likely you'll see me there.

Assistant Instructor
Keith Skedd
I qualified as a diver in 2016 and my passion for the underwater world has only grown since. My favourite dive site is the stunning Superman’s Flight in St Lucia, where the vibrant coral and incredible marine life make every moment unforgettable. I love diving because it allows me to experience the beauty of wildlife and coral up close, fostering a deeper connection with the ocean’s wonders.

Master Instructor
Martin Betts
I am a regular keen diver and have been diving since 2001 and want to share my passion and enthusiasm for diving with others with the aim to bring more people into the sport of recreational diving.
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My favourite dive was in the Maldives where I had a close encounter with a Whaleshark.

Master Instructor
Paul Bryant
I have always had a love of the sea and from there my passion for diving followed and had been diving on and off for some 40 years.
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My favourite type of diving is from a LiveAboard sailing around the seas experiencing many different dive sites.

IDC Staff Instructor
Paul Polain
I have dived in number of different places including the Red Sea, Caribbean, Mediterranean, the Atlantic and around the UK.
I have had some thoroughly enjoyable times diving with Divemania, who have a great team, and the diving community in general is made up of really helpful, inclusive and friendly people, which makes diving a real pleasure and never dull!

Speciality Instructor
Rebecca Kendrick-White
I have always had a love of the sea and from there my passion for diving followed and had been diving on and off for some 40 years.
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My favourite type of diving is from a LiveAboard sailing around the seas experiencing many different dive sites.

IDC Staff Instructor
Steve Hartshorn
I enjoy teaching students and sharing my passion for all things scuba with fellow divers as well! The great thing about our sport is that we are all the same, we are divers no matter where we come from or level of ability.
I've been very lucky to have met some amazing people and make genuine friends along the way who have all inspired me to take the next step.

IDC Staff Instructor
Tim Howson
I have enjoyed diving many countries, including Egypt, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Madeira, Cape Verde and Jamaica. Most people think of diving as a holiday pastime – something for warm, tropical waters, but there are great diving opportunities here in the UK too. I’ve enjoyed diving around the south coast with DiveMania on day boats sailing from Brighton, Swanage and Plymouth.

Speciality Instructor
Trevor Lawther
I first qualified as a diver in 2006, back when dive logs were almost still in black and white! Since then, my journey has been incredible, with the Thistlegorm wreck in Egypt standing out as my all-time favourite. As a diving professional, I love sharing my passion for the underwater world and helping others discover the joy of diving.
