Martin P. Lawrence

My first experience of Menorca was when my old Dive Club dragged me here in the Spring of 2000. After a weeks diving with Crystal Seas Scuba I was hooked. Once back in the UK I decided to leave my job at the M.O.D. and get out of the rat race.  I sold up (lock, stock and barrel) and moved out here by May of that same year.

I worked as part of the CSS management team for 3 seasons and then moved on to set up BLUEWATER SCUBA in the May of 2003, with my sidekick Kirstin. The company is going from strength to strength.

By way of diving experience, I’ve been lucky enough to travel to some of the best dive locations in the world, including Bikini Atol, Truk Lagoon, Scapa Flow, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Norway and ice-diving in Germany to name just a few.  More recently travelled to the South Pacific for 3 weeks.  I’m always glad to share my experiences/knowledge with other divers and to listen to anyone’s salty tales.

I’ve been diving since 1983 and have been an Advanced BSAC Instructor for the more than 7 years. Many of you will know that I was based around the Portsmouth/Southsea area for a good 10 years where I also qualified as a Commercial Hard Boat Skipper.  A few years ago I did the Inspiration & Evolution Rebreather Diver Courses alongside my close friend Matt Stevens.  You can never stop learning!

Main thing is, we all dive safe and have a good laugh doing it.  We all need ‘Wise Buddies’ and at the end of a hard working day… mine’s a Bud…wiser.

Kirstin Francis

Long, long time ago a PADI Instructor ‘Leen’ from Crystal Seas Scuba taught me how to dive. Best thing I ever did! I moved jobs almost immediately and worked with CSS for 6 years, mostly in the reservations office. By the time I left I had been a PADI Divemaster for 3 years and was lovin’ it!

I helped Martin set up BLUEWATER SCUBA but on one condition, that I could stay out in the sunlight and go diving all day. That worked! It’s been great fun since day one.

2007 I spent dividing my time between working for the Estate Agents Bonnin Sanso in Menorca and diving with BWS.  This summer I’M BACK, full-time in the Dive Centre.  I will still keep my hand in at Bonnin Sanso so please come to me if you need any advise on real estate.  But I think you all know where my heart is…

My favourite past time (after scuba) is photography (during scuba). Most of the piccies on this website were taken by me. Menorca is a fantastic subject topside as well as underwater.

I’ve been living overseas for many years as my father was in the Forces and I was a Tour Rep for 7 years (please don’t hold it against me!). Where there was warm water, I was found in it, snorkelling or tri-diving. I have to say; when I arrived in Menorca in 1996 I knew THIS was the place I wanted to hang up my well-worn boots.   And yes, they’re still in the tree!

We have an excellent team of divers working with us this summer season.  In fact we have been very lucky in our choice of staff over the years and this year is no exception.

Paul A. Nelmes

As many of you will know Paul started with us in 2004 as a hard working and responsible Divemaster, promising to climb the ladder.  Low and behold he came back in 2005 as a PADI Instructor!  Since then he has qualified scores of divers.His enthusiasm to teach and willingness to share his knowledge is a joy to see.  Watch out students you’re in for bumper ride.

In 2007 Paul sidestepped into the construction world where his roots lie and also now maintains holiday villas.  What this man can’t do!

A thorough and passionate instructor who is still available for more teachings through Bluewater Scuba.  All you have to do is ask.

When he’s not having fun in the water, he’s up in the air, flying light aircraft around the island.  A real action man!

Katy Morewood  (Ever so slightly camera shy).

A god-send, our full-time PADI Instructor for 2007 and all round good egg.  She certainly dedicated herself to the job in hand and was a great support for Martin the whole summer, keeping everything ship-shape.  We thank you Katy and look forward to your visits during 2008. 

Christian Benton

Or ‘mustard’ as we liked to call him.  The most enthusiastic PADI Professional – EVER.  Always something new to learn and to share.  Christian was our 2007 high season Divemaster (now PADI Instructor) and very popular with the youngsters.  Brilliant.

Ian Higgins

Steady as a rock and always cheerful.  Ian came along in 2007 to help out (and to finally visit a few divesites he’d heard about from when we were Crystal Seas Scuba).  A PADI Instructor with a number of Specialties under his weight belt, including scooting around on a DPV.  He’ll go far…

Mikael R. Norstróm

Mikael worked with us from April 2006.  He worked hard doing his internship for his Divemaster qualification – Paul made sure of that!  We were proud to have the centre’s first NEW Divemaster. 

He was very popular with our customers.  Although various divers were confused by him, including Nottingham University Sub Aqua Club for being Swedish, having a Spanish name and talking English with a Scottish accent!  Hum.

Mik flew from the BWS nest to return to his homeland Sweden.  We miss his chatter and ‘entertainment’ value. 

Simon L’Empiere (nickname – Lumpy)

Simon is a very good friend of ours from way back.  He also worked for us for a season when we were operating as Crystal Seas Scuba.  Simon came back during a few summers to help us out in the high season and for a break from the military service.  Needless to say, very reliable to all who have the pleasure of diving with him.