Jayden Wiseman’s personal account, first published in December 2021. When I started to scuba dive, I was 15 and on holiday with my mum. I saw people scuba diving in the pool and wanted to have a go, so I did. I loved it and wanted to go into the sea, but was a little …
Philippa Rouse’s personal account, first published in December 2021. So, Steve has asked me to write my story about how I got into scuba, in the hope that it can encourage others to get into the sport. I have not been diving that long and started in 2017. I went on holiday with my partner …
Billy’s personal account, first published in December 2021. Scuba diving literally changed my life. I had a period where it was bad news after bad news, and I really was not enjoying life in the UK. I had a very messy divorce and lost a very close friend. I had tried scuba diving before and …
Kevin Mills’s personal account, first published in December 2021. I started diving when I was 15, as my dad was a diver, and I will be doing my Rescue Course later this year. To say I love diving is an understatement, and I wish so many more people would try it. Being underwater is a …
Martin Boyce’s personal account, first published in December 2021. Thanks for asking me to write my story, Steve. I hope it helps others already in the sport or looking to take it up. If you want to get into scuba, choose wisely. This would be my first bit of advice. There are people in the …
Sue Richards’s personal account, first published in November 2021. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to take a scuba lesson in a swimming pool while on holiday in Cyprus in 2017. If I am honest, I was not so keen, but my boyfriend loved it and wanted to try it in the sea …
Kristin’s personal account, first published in October 2021. Gear on, air on, buddy check, fins, mask, regulator, giant stride, splash into the water… The checklist when you start your dive and your next adventure. The underwater world is so magical, and it is one of my biggest passions. It is my calm space and my …
Mark Ronson’s personal account, first published in August 2021. Hi guys, my name is Mark, and I started to scuba dive at 29. To be honest, I never really knew anything about it until I went on holiday to Egypt. We went on a snorkelling day trip and saw so much life. We also saw …
Sophie O’Dea’s personal account, first published in August 2021. My name’s Sophie O’Dea. I am 12 years old, and I’ve been diving since I was eight. I got into diving by watching my older brother and other family members. It had always interested me, and I would love listening to their stories as they surfaced. …
