Kevin Mills Diving Story
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 really nice feeling: so quiet and peaceful. Good-quality training and following the briefing given by your guide before the dive are really important. You can see so much underwater, and even if you don’t see much, you will still enjoy just being underwater. The weightlessness is a fantastic feeling.
I used to be the only one in my group of friends who dived, but now most of us are qualified, and they all enjoy diving. I think it’s one of those sports many are worried about because it is underwater, but once you try it, you won’t want to give it up. I was very lucky to meet Steve in 2020, just before Covid hit, and did my PADI Advanced Course in Hurghada. He really is a top guy and a very good instructor. I will be doing my Rescue Course with him in late 2021, and it will be great to get back to Egypt. I have also booked to go to Thailand in 2022 and can’t wait to go diving there.
I have dived quite a bit in the UK, Egypt and Malta. I think scuba diving is one of those sports you just have to practise to get better. Dive with people who care, and they will help you with tips to improve the way you dive. Spend time practising skills and improving your air consumption. It comes with time, and the more you dive, the easier it will get.
My end goal is to become a PADI Instructor and travel the world, working in different countries and teaching people how to scuba dive. I want to take my time, as I want to be a very good instructor. I know some people go through the ranks quickly, but I have decided I want to get as much experience as possible first. I have spoken to Steve, and he supports this. I will do my PADI Divemaster with him over one month. Doing it this way will also give me time to watch and learn from an instructor. It’s great that Steve offers this service, and he has tailored the course to me because he knows I want to gain experience too. I like this because many would not give this opportunity.
If you want to get into scuba or advance to a higher level, I can really say you should speak to Steve at Dive UK. He really likes to help people and will always do what’s best for you.
Happy bubbles.
A reply from Dive UK Hurghada
I really love your story, Kev, because I know you want to do things in a particular way to meet your learning needs. People learn in different ways, and I’m always happy to tailor a PADI course to an individual’s needs. If they want to do it over a longer period, that’s fine with me. It’s very important that the student is happy and the performance requirements of the course are met.
At Dive UK Hurghada, we are happy to do things differently, such as running a course over a longer period and giving you the opportunity to gain experience while you do it. Get in touch through a WhatsApp call, WhatsApp message or email to discuss what you want. If we can do it, we will. If we can’t, we can suggest a different way to meet your needs. We offer the PADI Divemaster course over different lengths of time, giving you the chance to gain experience during the course. The right timetable depends on your starting experience, progress and meeting all performance requirements. We can also arrange for you to complete the theory before arrival, reducing the time you need to spend here.
