John Smallwood

Diving Background

Since learning to dive in 1994 John has logged many hundreds of dives both in the UK and overseas, during this time he has gained extra skills which have enhanced his diving abilities and enjoyment.

Even before gaining his first PADI professional qualifications John showed great delight in helping new divers progress and to achieve their goals, in short he is a true dive professional with a great passion for diving.

John is a PADI Open Water Instructor, PADI Specialty Instructor, PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer,  PADI EFR Instructor, PADI EFR Instructor Trainer, IDC Staff Instructor and his latest qualification is PADI Tec Rec Gas Blender Instructor.

When he is not teaching John is an avid underwater digital photographer, to see some of his work go to the Photo Gallery and view his collection.

List of Qualifications

• NAUI Scuba Diver
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
• PADI Dry Suit Diver
• PADI Night Diver
• PADI Enriched Air Diver
• PADI Underwater Photographer
• PADI Deep Diver
• PADI Resue Diver
• PADI Master Scuba Diver
• PADI Divemaster
• PADI Divemaster Plus (Discover Scuba Dive Leader)
• EFR Instructor Adult + Child and Infant
• IANTD Gas Blender
• DAN O2 Administrator
• PADI O2 Provider Instructor
• PADI Tec Rec Gas Blender Instructor
• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
• PADI Specialty Instructor
• PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
• EFR Instructor Trainer
• IDC Staff Instructor