Jan Sprent
PADI DiveMaster & Emergency First Responder.
I have been diving since July 2016, but I have experienced so much in such a short time.
I started out by completing several PADI Discover Scuba Experiences, but getting my PADI always felt like a huge step to me.
I am pleased to say I have made this and more, as I completed my PADI Open Water at Stoney Cove in Leicester, I had the privilege to complete my PADI Advanced Open Water in the clear blue waters of the Caribbean. and what an experience it was.
I was inspired to become a diver for the chance to sea marine life, and now I can tell people I have been diving with sharks and turtles amongst other things.
Since July '16 I have dived in the UK with Seals, In the Red Sea with multiple shark species and other amazing marine life. Watched Manta's and drifted in the currents of the Maldives, and of course jumped into a quarry or two on our UK Training weekends.
I was proud to have become a Master Scuba Diver not long after passing 50 dives, and even more so to have joined the ranks of the other PADI Professionals on the team, when I became a PADI Divemaster in 2023.
My PADI Divemaster journey really only began as I wanted to improve my skills and become a more confident diver. I was very fortunate to complete this journey with 3 other Bespoke Divemaster candidates.
The suport and encouragement we were able to give each other was
amazing, helping each other to believe in ourselves and to achieve a
professional diving certification.
The Bespoke team were fantastic, sharing their expertise through
many workshops and skills practice sessions. Open water weekends
were often intense and emotional at times but enabled me to really
understand the role of a Divemaster in supporting students and how
to react within unforeseen events during scenario dives with
Bespoke’s PADI professionals.
I feel very proud to call myself a PADI Divemaster and am grateful
that I was able grow my skills and confidence, under the care and
expertise of the PADI professionals at Bespoke Scuba Diving.
I am still happy though in My main role providing invaluable surface support for pool and open water events to ensure all of our students and dive team are safe and events run effectively.