About Us

Meet Our Friendly and Experienced Staff

Here are a few of our instructors, between us we have a wide variety of diving interests, experience and teaching styes. We make every effort to match students to an instructor who will suit their learning style.

Our team is friendly and funny, but most of all passionate about teaching the sport of scuba diving in the safest way possible. All of our instructors have passed the rigorous PADI instructor training and examination process. Collectively we have many years of diving experience with 1000’s of dives between us.

Some of Orca’s Professional PADI Instructors

Gary - PADI Master Instructor

Gary, the founder and proprietor of Orca Scuba Diving Academy, has a deep passion for introducing young people to the world of diving. His dedication ensures that students not only learn the skills needed for scuba diving but also develop a lifelong love for the underwater world.

Emma - PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Emma specialises in helping people overcome anxieties, ensuring they can fully enjoy the experience of scuba diving. Her compassionate approach and expertise make her an invaluable member of our team, dedicated to making diving accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

PADI Award:- Certificate of Excellence

Vince - PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Vince brings his dedication to teaching and passion for diving ensuring that our students receive the highest quality training and support throughout their diving journey. Vince’s commitment to excellence makes him an invaluable member of the Orca Scuba Diving Academy.

Stuart - PADI Course Director

Stuart is our in-house PADI and EFR Instructor Trainer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. He also serves as our lead Technical Diving Instructor, ensuring that our students receive top-notch training in both recreational and technical diving disciplines.

PADI Awards:

PADI Elite Instructor
EFR Elite Instructor
Multiple Certificates of Excellence

Paul - PADI Assistant Instructor

Paul is the go-to person for our dive club “Essex Divers”. He organises regular diving adventures ensuring that members have a fantastic diving experience both locally and on extended trips. These trips offer divers the chance to explore diverse underwater landscapes and marine life, making each dive a unique experience.

Rhonda - PADI Master Instructor

Rhonda is both a PADI Master Instructor and BSAC Open Water Instructor. Her extensive experience and dedication to teaching make her an invaluable member of our team. Rhonda’s passion for diving and commitment to excellence ensure that our students receive top-notch training and support throughout their diving journey.

PADI Awards:

PADI Elite Instructor
Certificate of Excellence

Russell - PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Russell’s expertise and enthusiasm for diving make him a fantastic mentor for our students. Russell’s dedication to teaching ensures that every diver he trains gains the skills and confidence needed to explore the underwater world safely and enjoyably.