James demonstrating Beuchat Mask
After doing a try dive whilst on holiday with my sister in Majorca this sparked my excitement for Scuba diving. In 2010 I qualified as an open water diver here at Dive Rutland. Since then, I have worked my way up and in 2020 I qualified as a PADI Open Water Scuba instructor and have been part of the Dive Rutland team for quite a while.
James setting up Manikin at Rutland Show
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James working with Juniors at Capernwray
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I enjoy working with Dive Rutland as they are very inclusive and nothing really phases us, we adapt, develop and deliver a great service. You normally find me supporting and assisting other instructors on open watercourses or running the seal and master seal sessions in the pool.
The best dive I’ve ever done was out in Egypt on the Thistlegorm, this wreck is so big you can do loads of dives on it yet see different things every single dive.
The best dive I’ve ever done was out in Egypt on the Thistlegorm, this wreck is so big you can do loads of dives on it yet see different things every single dive.
James, Bridget and Rachel on the Padi stand at Go Dive Show
Personally, over the next few years, I would like to train and develop to become a technical diver using a twin set which will allow me to dive deeper and for longer. Professionally I would like to work my way up to become a PADI Staff Instructor so I can help others achieve their goals of becoming diving instructors.