Meet the Troop

Dave

PADI Open Water Instructor

Dave has been diving for 25 years and teaching since 2007, which basically means he’s seen every underwater nonsense imaginable and still comes back smiling. He’s qualified to teach Deep, Wreck, Dry Suit, Nitrox and Underwater Photography, and he’s also a PADI TecRec Tec 40 CCR diver — because apparently regular diving wasn’t enough of a challenge. If there’s a dodgy situation, Dave’s usually already spotted it, sorted it and casually moved on before anyone else has even clocked the problem.

Adam

Dive Operations Manager

Adam is the one keeping Scubachimp moving: helping students kit up, making gear recommendations, carrying cylinders, loading the van and generally doing all the jobs that make Dave look brilliantly organised. When he’s not hauling kit, lending a hand or solving logistics, you’ll probably find him underwater getting stuck in with the actual diving too.

Elena

Head of Art & Branding

Elena is the creative heart of Scubachimp, personally overseeing the branding and products to make sure everything leaves the troop looking spot on. From the way the chimp looks to the quality of the gear and merchandise, she keeps a sharp eye on every detail so the finished result is always top banana.