PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Having learnt to dive with Simply Scuba some years ago, Nick promptly set off around the world to make the most of his new found skills. Finally returning to his roots after working as an instructor in South-East Asia the Caribbean and most recently working as Expedition Base Manager on a marine research and conservation expedition in the Sub Indian Ocean.

Nick has now taken on the role of running the dive school for Simply Scuba, arranging trips and courses. As a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Nick is responsible for the day to day running of the dive school and undertakes the majority of the Open Water, Advanced Open Water and Speciality dive training at the centre.

With speciality instructor ratings in Dry Suit Diving, Deep Diving, Enriched Air Nitrox, Tec Rec Gas Blender, Equipment Specialist, Underwater Photography, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project Aware, AWARE Coral Reef Conservation, Emergency First Response and DAN Emergency Oxygen Administration.

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Affectionately known to his friends as Bear, Dave is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. With his good nature and patient approach, Dave makes the perfect assistant when looking after our future divers.

Specialising in our taster sessions Dave has years of experience in putting your mind at rest if it is the first step and you are a little nervous.

PADI IDC Staff Instructor

An old face around Simply Scuba, Pete is a full-time Fireman in the Kent Fire Rescue Service and a Swift Water Rescue Instructor for the emergency services. As an IDC (Instructor Development Course) Staff Instructor Pete concentrates most of his efforts on developing the next generation of Assistant Instructors that come through the school as well as running what we believe to be the best PADI Rescue Diver course in the South East.

Pete learnt to dive with Simply Scuba back in 2000 and has been a solid and valued member of the team ever since. A highly accomplished diver in UK waters, Pete is a regular visitor to some of his favorite international dive sites in the Red Sea, the Maldives and the wrecks of the Mediterranean. With instructor ratings in Dry Suit Diving, Deep Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Enriched Air Nitrox and a Tec Rec Gas Blender Instructor, Emergency First Response and DAN Oxygen Provider.

PADI Master Instructor & BSAC Advanced Instructor

As a Master Instructor & BSAC Advanced Instructor and founder of Simply Scuba, Gerrard continues to be an inspiration to the staff and students here at the school. Having learnt to dive in the Cayman Islands back in 1993, he has never looked back. Returning to his job in the City Gerrard promptly resigned and set off on his quest to make scuba diving his life.

After continuing his dive training in the UK Gerrard went to the United States to the world famous Pro Dive USA in Florida to undertake his instructor training and then on to work in Malta.  Gerrard returned home to set up Simply Scuba Dive School in 1995 and it has continued to grow from strength to strength under his watchful eye and passion for giving a safe and quality service.

Gerrard has Instructor Speciality ratings in Dry Suit Diving, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Navigation, Boat Diving, Deep Diving, Diver Propulsion Vehicles, Drift Diving, Enriched Air Nitrox, Equipment, Multi-Level & Computer Diving, Night Diving, Search and Recovery, Naturalist, Underwater Photography, Wreck Diving, Emergency First Response and Oxygen First Aid.