Out of gas
I went along to the first social after Sue and Martin took over Divecrew, to offer my congratulations and show support. The moment I walked in, Martin approached me and said “glad you’re here, as we...
View ArticleRebreather
A question that came up during a recent conversation was why do rebreather divers carry a cylinder with them. We’re not talking about the cylinders for the rebreather or dry suit, but the one that’s...
View ArticleWater too deep to stand up in?
It’s a PADI standard but what exactly does it mean? Well if your tallest student diver stands flat footed on the pool bottom and would need a snorkel or regulator to breath as the water depth covers...
View ArticleThe RSTC Medical Statement
“The multiple failures revealed in this court case must send a message to those in the diver training industry that they have peoples’ lives in their hands. Companies responsible for teaching people to...
View ArticleWhat is technical diving?
So for this ramble and to coincided with the launch of our new tec course offerings, I thought what better topic than technical diving. First of all what is technical diving? Most people associate...
View ArticleWorking in a dive centre
Many divers think it would be great to actually work in a dive centre, but what is it like? Well first off the benefits, you work with great people and you meet nice people all the time. It is...
View ArticleStart Diving
The weather is very slowly getting better and the forecast is for warmer temperatures. This is about the time when divers think about getting the kit out of storage and jumping into water. WAIT. PADI...
View ArticleLive-a-board Blog from Martin
You can take your duty free on board and/or use the honesty bar. Dive guides: Big Al (from Manchester), Ahmed latif Excellent briefings both safety and dive sites using multi-media. Guides pay...
View ArticleRoots – El Quesier – Fabulous new dive destination for Divecrew
Roots El Quesier – Luxury Dive Camp. Martin went along with senior instructors Ivor Bradley and Richard Cullen to check out this new Divecrew destination in the Red Sea. Martin was accompanying our...
View ArticleRescue Divers Wanted
Want to get your PADI Rescue Diver Fees paid back? You can with Divecrew. Join the Divecrew Rescue Diver Team and assist as a Safety Diver at Human Race events: Open Water Swimming Events and...
View ArticleLittle and Often
Our Master Instructor imparts knowledge on various aspects of teaching diving that will help other professionals. At Divecrew the best techniques have either been stolen from different agencies or have...
View ArticleShould I Own My Own Dive Kit Or Just Hire?
This is a question that Divecrew often gets asked. Some customers come into our shop and say “it’s cheaper to just hire”. Do you know that initially they are right it is cheaper, but is that the only...
View ArticleAnother lock down
So England has another lock down. 4 weeks, really. I guess it will not be 4 weeks at all, it will be longer. So what does this mean for the dive industry? Well many dive centres are either on the edge...
View ArticleStaycation or Overseas Diving
2021 is going to be a great year, diving, right here in the UK. Divecrew are already working on overseas trips, subject to Covid and air corridors. Get Hammered is always a popular trip to the Red Sea...
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New Year, New Boat
Divecrew have chartered a brand new luxury boat for 2021. Diving the Red Sea, sailing out of Port Galib. “Get Hammered” has SOLD OUT for the last six years. Lead diver is Martin aka Shark Bite. Martin...
View ArticleWe are back!
Bigger and better than before. Yes Divecrew are back into full action as of the 2nd December 2020. Backed by our fellow Etonian, the PM, Boris, he has granted Divecrew to re-open for business. Well...
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Dry suit diving is COOL.
PreviousNext Dry suits what are they and how do they work? Well if you want to dive in the UK in comfort, the dry suit is the way to go. Like everything these days, there is a lot of choice. Neoprene...
View ArticleJunior Dive Master
Divecrew are one of the first dive centres in the world to offer the Junior Dive Master Programme. This programme is aimed at the 15 to 17 year old diver. Divecrew have for years specialised in young...
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Lord of the Rings
Martin has been dubbed “Lord of the Rings”. He currently has 100% success record of finding and retrieving lost rings even in zero visibility. How does this come to Divecrew? Normally Divecrew gets a...
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BSAC Fast Track
Divecrew are a BSAC Fast Track Centre with an area covering the South East of England. So what is BSAC Fast Track? Divecrew have crossed instructors over to BSAC. So it means any club in the South East...
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