Meet The Team
A little bit about us, how we became divers, and what we love about it!
Richard Frew
Instructor / Sidemount Diver / Company Director
About Rich
I learnt to dive on a surf trip and I don’t think I have holidayed away from water since! I can’t pick out a favourite thing about diving, as being underwater is a very zen experience for me. I swear I’m not a hippy!
I set up Dive South with the ethos that teaching should always be about quality, and not quantity. I’ve been an instructor since 2006, but I still find myself learning from students and inspired by so many of them.
The last few years I have specialised in sidemount diving and diver training, but I get a kick out of helping divers develop themselves at all levels!
Role at Dive South: Instructor; course booker; assistant website builder; advice giver; fact finder; coffee drinker, and dive buddy – you only have to ask!
Started Diving: 2002
Location Learnt to dive: Canary Islands
Divemaster: 2006
Instructor: 2006
Master Scuba Diver Trainer: 2007
IDC Staff Instructor: 2010
Lisa Frew
Instructor / Sidemount Diver / Graphic Designer
About Lisa
I just love being in the water, the colours, the life and the sense of calmness I get as soon I descend from the surface makes me feel very privileged to be entering such an amazing world. I am totally inspired by the sites I see and the people I meet; it’s fair to say that I am addicted! I get such a buzz to be able to pass this on to others.
I specialise in sidemount (both diving & training) and have a passion for underwater photography. (Almost all of the images on this website are Lisa’s 🙂 – Rich)
Role at Dive South: Instructor; social and trips organiser; resident designer and photographer; paperwork proof reader; dive buddy – will never miss the opportunity to go diving all year round and even in 5 degrees with 30cm of viz – super keen 🙂
Started Diving: 2005
Location Learnt to dive: Vobster, UK
Divemaster: 2007
OWSI Instructor: 2009
Dave Rintoul
Instructor / Deco Diver / Fitness Enthusiast
About Dave
I’d always wanted to learn to dive, sound familiar? Me too. I find nothing more relaxing than getting in the water and focusing on a smooth dive. Finding cool critters, atmospheric wrecks or learning a new skill, it’s all good! Sharing all this with new divers is a privilege.
Role at Dive South: Instructor; logistics (I have a van!); assistant advice giver & fact finder; dive buddy and seal whisperer.
Started Diving: 2005
Location Learnt to dive: Vobster, UK
Divemaster: 2012
Specialty Instructor: 2014
Scott Shields
Trainee Dive Master / Engineer / Upside-down / Shiny kit collector
About Scott
Water is my happy place. Ever since I was a child I have been in, or on, the water at every opportunity. At the age of nine I completed my first dive and fell in love with the underwater world. To be able to share that world with others is the one of the most fulfilling experiences possible, and is one that I am lucky enough to be able to do.
Role at Dive South: Trainee Divemaster
Started Diving: 2005
Location Learnt to dive: Vobster Quay, UK
Trainee Divemaster: 2018
Our Favourite Dive Sites
Here are just a few of our favourite dive sites and wildlife local and abroad…
