Dave ElcockPADI Master Instructor, EFR Instructor |
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Dave joined Aquatech in 2002 as a PADI Scuba Diver. He loves diving and teaching diving at all levels, from that first breath underwater in a Discover Scuba session, to teaching Instructors to share their passion and enthusiasm for diving. He is always happy to talk about diving and share pictures from around the world including Egypt, Thailand, Indonesia and Mexico.
Colin MatthewsPADI Master Instructor, EFR Instructor |
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My first dive was over 50 years ago. Still enjoying it. .
Helen Elcock
PADI IDC Staff Instructor, EFR Instructor
A diver for over 20 years, Helen has enjoyed lots of family diving holidays and likes working with children. Helen enjoys travelling the world on diving adventures especially Indonesia and Mexico. You’ll find her with lots of pictures of sharks, macro critters and wrecks. She loves teaching diving and is made up when students who initially struggle crack it and go on to be scuba addicts.
Sergio Davies
PADI IDC Staff Instructor, EFR Instructor Trainer
Sergio started diving in the '90s in Naples, but got his first certification as Open Water Diver in Egypt in 2007. His favourite dives are on the coral reef, with lots of colours and life. He enjoys teaching courses with Aquatech since 2014, when he became a PADI instructor. Beyond English courses, Sergio can teach also Italian classes.
Craig MossPADI IDC Staff Instructor, EFR Instructor Trainer |
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My passion for diving started snorkelling around the Great Barrier Reef over 20 years ago. I overheard some divers talking about their dive on the boat. I found a local dive shop offering try dives, and that was it. I have dived around the UK (including Scapa Flow), Greece, Canary Islands, Red Sea, Maldives (where I saw my first Whale Shark and Mantas). I love helping out on courses and get a real buzz when students they crack a skill they may have found a challenge.
Steven Maher
PADI IDC Staff Instructor, EFR Instructor
After a difficult diving experience in 2018, I chose to start fresh on the PADI path—and I haven’t stopped since. I progressed quickly through the recreational levels, eventually answering the call to go pro. In October 2020 I became a Divemaster, followed by earning my Open Water Instructor rating in December 2021. By June 2024, I had advanced to IDC Staff Instructor.I’m qualified to dive in both twinset and sidemount configurations, and to further sharpen my skills I completed a full-face mask course—definitely not for the faint-hearted, but it opened up an entirely new side of diving.
My adventures underwater have taken me to the UK, Turkey, Cyprus, and Egypt, with many more destinations planned for the near future.
When I’m not in the water, you’ll usually find me hunting for new and shiny dive gear. And if all else fails, I can be easily bribed with cheesy chips and Haribo.
Emma BakerPADI IDC Staff Instructor, EFR Instructor |
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I tried diving with Aquatech for the first time as a broke uni student. From my first breaths underwater I knew I’d found my passion so I saved up all my money qualifying as a diver in 2018 and an instructor in 2024. My diving career has given me opportunities to work in Cornwall and Spain but Ive always felt most valued and comfortable at Aquatech! Ive dived in some beautiful destinations with Egypt being a personal favourite! I’m always looking to move forward with my diving education and share this with students and fellow divers
Outside of diving I run a dog grooming business and have too many hobbies to keep up with, but the current fixation is crochet!
Paul Calliss
PADI MSDT, PADI Technical Deep Instructor, PADI Sidemount Instructor
Paul is our lead technical instructor and has a special interest in Wreck Diving.
Around the world he has dived wrecks in Truk Lagoon, Malta, Egypt, Cuba, Mexico and the Mediterranean.
In the UK he has dived wrecks in Scapa Flow and Plymouth, Eymouth, Cornwall ,North Wales, Scotland.
Nikki Tomes
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, EFR Instructor
Nikki started diving after she was lucky enough to win a try dive whilst attending the Ocean Film Festival. She has been diving pretty much every week since. She loves to go on dive trips whenever possible in the UK and abroad and is always looking for more divers to come and join the fun.
Colin Elcock
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, EFR Instructor
I started diving with a PADI Bubblemaker when I was 8 in Cyprus. I have dived around the world for example Egypt, Indonesia, Malta, the Maldives and of course the UK. I became a PADI Pro in 2014. You find me at Capernwray a weekends, often with a box of cheesy chips. Underwater is a happy place!
Nathaele Davies
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, EFR Instructor
Nat started diving in 1999 in Reunion Island, she trained as a PADI Instructor at Aquatech in 2014. She enjoys teaching Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses as well as the Dry Suit Specialty. Nat can also take you on an Italian or French diving experience!
Elliott Cooper
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, EFR Instructor
Elliott started diving with us in 2022 and completed his Divemaster training with us in 2023 and his instructor training and exam in 2026 a fast learner with a real passion for helping other divers learn.
Nick Stevens
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, EFR Instructor
Nick was bought an open water course for Christmas, started diving in 2020 and rediscovered the love of water. He later discovered the love of teaching others and introducing them to the underwater world, completing his instructor training and exam in 2026.
Joe Chesney
PADI Divemaster
Joe started diving with a DSD at Aquatech in 2017 and completed his Divemaster training with us in 2023. He was a regular dive marshall for us at Capenwray for a number of years :-)
Seb Szabla
PADI Divemaster
Seb has four years of diverse experience, averaging 200 pleasure dives a year in conditions ranging from crystal-clear 50+ m vis to challenging low-vis waters. Skilled in deep diving, cave environments, and sidemount. Committed to professionalism, safety, and inspiring divers through meaningful, well-guided experiences
Joe Chesney
PADI Divemaster
Joe started diving with a DSD at Aquatech in 2017 and completed his Divemaster training with us in 2023. He was a regular dive marshall for us at Capenwray for a number of years :-)
Olivia Boland
PADI Divemaster Candidate
I did my first dives with Aquatech on my open water course in 2025 and instantly fell in love with diving. I knew from that moment this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Since then I’ve done multiple courses with Aquatech leading up to my divemaster this year. My love for diving led me to Lanzarote where I get to see angel sharks, octopus, seahorses and different types of rays!