Karen: is a PADI Course Director, and is one of the most qualified female instructors in the UK. She gained an honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from Swansea University, and holds a post graduate degree in teaching, (Physics and Maths ‘A’-level !!). Karen has been diving for over 17 years, has logged over 4000 dives worldwide, and has run premier dive operations in Australia and Fiji. She holds several scuba technician qualifications, teaches first aid, is a commercially endorsed boat skipper and is the proud owner of West Wales Diving Centre. Meet the boss !
Grace: although still a bit young to be diving yet, Grace helps out in the shop entertaining people and helping Mum fill tanks. She has mastered the art of fitting ‘A’-clamps and first stages to tanks, and at 6 years old, is our youngest member of staff.
She is a champion swimmer and skin diver, and loves to sit in on dive courses, often offering advice to new divers on how best to clear their mask.
Kate: also known as ‘Karen’s sister’, is an Assistant Instructor and commercially endorsed skipper. She also works full time for the Coast Guard in the Ops room, so if she is not diving or driving, you're sure to here her on channel 16. Kate is well known for her patience and brilliant personality, and she also makes a mean bacon buttie ! Kate helps out with all aspects of the dive centre, and especially likes to be involved with childrens courses.
Jason: is an Assistant Instructor and commercially endorsed skipper. He is also very handy with plumbing electrics and anything technical. As he’s a big lump he’s also useful for carrying your kit down to the water’s edge on a low water spring tide at St. Bride’s beach ! His gentle giant nature will put you at ease, as he lifts you and your donned equipment into the water in one big swoop! Jason is also a firefighter, so if you catch fire underwater your in safe hands !
Phil: aka the 'Drain Man' refuses to become an Instructor and prefers to dive recreationally. Being a local resident since year dot, and running his own business locally, he is a man that knows everybody and can sort out any problem. He is a true friendly Pembrokeshire man, and will help you with anything. He is also a commercial skipper, and often helps out at the Dive Centre. Dont start talking about Rugby with him or you may well miss a dive!
Dave ‘H’: aka 'Haitch' came to us to learn to dive in 2000 and something, and after getting the bug, he endeavoured to do every course in the book. Diving took over his life and hence persued a whole new life changing carreer. He now works as an instructor at WWDC and having been taught all the way through to instructor level by us, Dave pretty much knows everything there is to know about the centre and the surrounding sites. He is also a commercial skipper and a dab hand at mixing Nitrox. He is known for speaking fluent Welsh with a Brummie accent, and his infamous baked bean trick....you'll have to ask him that one!
Danny: spends his school holidays with us, furthering his dive training and helping out in various aspects of the Dive Centre. His enthusiastic bubbly character makes a refreshing addition to the team. He hasn't quite mastered the baked bean trick yet as well his Dad 'Haitch', but is working well towards it.
Roland: Although not as regular a staff member as in previous years, Roly has been with us from day one, and still appears when he can on weekends to aid in boat, shop, divemastering and 'social' duties. His sense of humour is well known in the local fraternity, as is his helpful nature. If you need anything doing, 'just ask Roly'. His specialty is deep diving, and we think his twin set must be an appendage.
Ceri: is a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, SAA instructor, commercial skipper and Scuba Technician. His knowledge of Pembrokeshire Diving is second to none, having been an active club diver in the area for the past 15 years. He also has many hidden talents, as a sought after builder, and thanks to his handy work we have our new self-contained gas filling building. Ceri brings a wealth of experience with him, and is a valuable member of the WWDC team.
Lloyd: is a Divemaster, and presently at College studying photography and film. His enthusiasm and appreciation of Pembrokeshire Marine life is portrayed perfectly in his vast collection of underwater photographs. His pleasant and relaxed nature makes him an ideal buddy, but you best bring your camera too, as he'll find you the most surprising creatures. Lloyd assists in student training, guiding dives and general shop duties, and like his Dad, Ceri, is eager to persue a Diving related career.
Dave & Claire: are a husband and wife team who have been instructing at the centre during the 2006 season. Both of them qualified as instructors with WWDC a few years ago. Since then they have taught the full range of PADI courses at a couple of different centers within Wales. They are well known for the patience and smiley faces, and are valuable members of the WWDC team.
Ruth: is a Special Needs School Teacher, and in her spare time frequents the Dive Centre to help out with the busy stream of divers. She is also a Rescue Diver herself, and is known as the organised one. If you dont want something forgotten - tell Ruth.
Caroline:: is a qualified Divemaster, Powerboat handler and Dinghy Instructor. She’s been around the water since she was 6 inches tall ! Caz is involved with supporting the various instructors during the training courses, guiding dives and providing logistical support for the shop and operations.
Huw- A.K.A. ‘Huge’ due to his rather large lung volume (!), is an Instructor with PADI. Regulars to WWDC will have seen Huw either lumping round tanks, assisting with courses, or more likely, tucking into a ‘Hungry Diver’ breakfast at the centre! Huw is a well seasoned Dive-master turned instructor, who will carry you and your equipment up from the beach (providing you feed him!). Meet Huge………
Matt- also known as Sonic, as in the hedgehog, is a trainee Divemaster, Commercially endorsed Skipper. and a qualified RYA Powerboat Instructor. Matt has youth on his side and thus has lots of stamina to keep going, and going, and going, and going……………meet Sonic