Tigerdive Staff
Becky Beard
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Qualifying as a DM in 2006, then Instructor in 2007, Becky has been with Tigerdive for over two years. She enjoys most kinds of diving, and is joining other members of staff for our upcoming instructor course. She travelled to Calpe, Spain recently, to take a big deep breath, and qualify as Cavern Diver. Familiar to most of our customers, her bright and breezy manner has calmed the nerves of many a twitchy open water student!
Sean Beighton
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
After completing a try-dive in Egypt, Sean knew he just had to explore this new world below the waves! Enrolling on the OW diver course, he never looked back. Loving both UK coastal and warmer diving abroad Sean especially enjoys underwater photography in the Red Sea. Qualifying as Divemaster in 2005, then Instructor with TD in Calpe, Spain in June 2006, he enjoy\'s teaching at all levels of scuba, with the buzz of seeing people achieve their goals, and the big grins that go with them.
Dale Bownes
Divemaster
Dale began his scuba training with TD, and after a break has recently completed his Rescue Diver course. You\'ll meet him on your courses at TD, since he has also started his internship for Divemaster rating. Dale is a fan of UK diving, as well as the warmer climates. Wreck diving is his real buzz though, so watch out for him on the Scylla, the Breda and the Rhondo!
Jerry Brown
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Jerry began diving in Greece in continuing my dive education with Tigerdive 2004 from Advanced Open Water to currently OWSI. Will be embarking on the IDC and IE in April 2007 and aiming for Staff instructor by the end of 2007. \"Dive Instruction for me is not for monetary gain but for helping others to see the wonderful underwater world that I have seen.\"
Dave Bull
Master Instructor
Dave is probably the most highly qualified and experienced instructor, we have ever met, with not only all of the mainstream teaching qualifications, but also many technical and safety instructor ratings. In spot checks at Stoney Cove, carried out by Diver magazine, Dave was the fittest they could find!
Mick Burbeary
Assistant Instructor
Mick has been involved with scuba for over four years, and became an Assistant Instructor in 2007. His training began abroad, but he quickly came to enjoy UK diving, and now dives around the coast whenever the opportunity arises. Mick intends to complete his Instructor course in 08, and hopes to expand his experience in all areas of recreational diving.
Stephen Burnell
Assistant Instructor
Stephen has been diving intensely since 2006, and recently became a qualified PADI Instructor this year. His aims in scuba are to do every dive he can possibly get to, experiencing as wide a range of environments, equipment and people as he can reach. Steve begins his Assistant Instructor course with TD, in January 2008.
Terry F. Crookes
Staff Instructor
Joined Tigerdive to take the Advanced Open Water course and never looked back! Qualified as Staff Instructor in November 2006. Recently has spent time working on our Divemaster and Instructor Development courses. Has a special interest in underwater photography and videography.
Grant Duggan
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Grant started diving in 2003 taking his Open Water with Tigerdive. He then spent a couple of years pleasure diving. Attaining his Master Scuba Diver in 2006. The next Logical step for him was Divemaster and EFR Instructor, then Open Water Scuba Instructor. His main job at the moment is organising Shore and Boat Diving Trips, encouraging customers and friends into diving in British waters.
Ian Edley
Course Director
Starting in the Royal Navy during the sixties, Ians diving experience is vast. As a trainer, Ian is respected throughout the industry, providing the best in not only recreational but also in professional level diver training. Known for his unique blend of the highest standards and very large amounts of fun!
Mark Edley
Master Instructor
Diving for more than thirty years, Mark has a range of Specialty Instructor ratings, and a good depth of experience in teaching scuba at all levels, including to instructor rating. His interests are mainly UK diving, and in particular shore diving.
Anne France
Divemaster
Anne began diving with Tigerdive, and continued to qualify as DM in 2005. With a great range of experience, she is capable with divers with any of the courses which we offer. Anne is also an award winning dancer, and is partner to Al Wright, on the dance floor.
David P. Green
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
I got fed up of walking around on holidays seeing the same tourist trash so in 2004 I started diving, intending to only dive in warm water, It did not take long before I went back to the cold water dives to improve my diving abilities and scope. Soon got the diving bug Introduced my son Alex to diving 2005. You can call me skipper as I hold a current motor day skipper licence and Marine radio licence. I feel that diving is a sport that is open to all.
Anne Jacob
Divemaster
Anne is one of Tigerdive\'s qualified Divemasters. She is 33 years old, and looks after three wonderful step-kids, with partner Jason. Working in the financial services industry, she works to live! Enjoying travelling, skiing, golf, and of course scuba diving. If you find Anne staffing your course, then stand by... you are in for a lot of fun, and a lot of care, both in and out of the water!
Gordon MacNee
Divemaster
Gordon was Tigerdive\'s first customer, and four years later has just qualified as DM! His scottish tones are well known for their calming effect on students at all levels. Gordon enjoys all diving, but especially that around his native Scottish coast.
Simon C. Pickering
Staff Instructor
Simon started diving aged 14 as Junior Open Water Diver with SDS back in the day. Pursuing his ambition to teach scuba, Simon achieved pro rating in 2004- The first to qualify as instructor with TD, going on to IDC Staff Instructor. Teaching specialties as well as main stream courses, his favourite is Enriched Air Nitrox. Loving diving on wrecks, he also loves diving with underwater wildlife. He has been with Tigerdive since the beginning and loves every minute!
Bernie Tyas
Divemaster
Bernie has been diving for five years now, covering all of his training with TD. We were proud to see him qualify as a Divemaster in 2005, and he has become a very highly valued member of staff. His high standards and quality of training, mix well with a helpful and easy going nature. Known as a serious party animal, Bernie quickly became our entertainment manager, and is senior chef at BBQ time, too!
Martin Wilkinson
Divemaster
Martin took up diving relatively late in life after a long involvement in all kinds of outdoor activities including leading young people on expeditions throughout the world. He loves the experience of the underwater world and is a Digital Photograhy Instructor. His wish is to share the pleasure he gets from diving with as many people as possible and enjoys helping new students increase both their confidence and skills.
Allan Wright
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Living only 70 miles from the sea, and watching Jacques Cousteau as a child, Al vowed that one day he would scuba dive. Many years later, he realised his dream with TD, and has gone on to become one of our highly respected staff team. Al completed his Instructor training with Tigerdive recently, in Calpe, Spain. An electronics engineer, Al\'s other love is dance; his partner being Anne France.
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