Cameron Cullen

I first put diving kit on at the age of 5 and I fell in love with it but it was only around the age of 12 when I started diving more frequently. At the age of 12 I achieved my Junior Advanced Open Water and by the age of 13 I gained Junior Rescue Diver. I really enjoy diving because it teaches me new skills and helps build my knowledge around oceans and ocean life.

I also think that when I go diving all of my worries go away and it is a great way to relax, meet new friends and have a laugh. I have dived in Fuerteventura, Israel, Spain, Gibraltar, Taba and Sharm El Sheik in Egypt. I have also dived around the UK. My favourite dive was in Egypt when I saw a white tip reed shark, an eagle ray, a couple of turtles and an eel. I am Currently 14 with 50+ dives under my belt, I have 6 specialties which include: Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search and Rescue, Underwater Navigator, Nitrox, Underwater Photographer and Dry Suit. Once I am 15 I hope to do the Deep Dive and Wreck Dive specialities. Hotch, Vic and other staff members have made my journey very enjoyable but I couldn’t have made it this far without my Mum and I am very grateful. I can’t wait to start working towards my PADI Divemaster when I’m 18 and hopefully gain more experience as I dive more. When I go through my Dive Master course I want to try and help other people learning new skills and watching them gain in confidence.