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Clare Clowes

Welcome! I’m Clare Clowes, a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to making a difference in the scuba diving industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, I have built the business into a key destination for scuba training and exploration. My journey began at a young age, driven by a love for the ocean and a desire to share that passion with others. I invite you to dive into my story and discover how we can work together to achieve your diving goals.

All About Me

Hello, I’m Clare Clowes, and I’m pleased to share my journey in the scuba diving industry. I began my adventure at the age of 18 when I launched my business, Duttons Divers, shortly after completing my instructor course.

 

With a vision and determination, I secured a loan to purchase a trailer and five sets of diving equipment. This allowed me to travel across the UK, delivering courses and sharing my passion for diving.

 

At the age of 19, I became the youngest person accepted into the prestigious Course Director course, marking a significant milestone in my career. I then took on Vivian Quarry as my first dive site, along with my initial dive boat, "Little Viv," where I offered professional-level scuba training, tips, and tours in North Wales.

 

As Duttons Divers evolved, I expanded the team and opened two new locations in Pwllheli and Anglesey, as well as a second dive charter. After marrying Leanne, we decided to merge our businesses together to create Phoenix Watersports Ltd, focusing our resources on Vivian and introducing new offerings to enhance our services.

 

Looking ahead to 2025, I am excited about the new developments that we have planned, including innovative projects and courses that will further enrich our diving community... watch this space and our socials!

 

Throughout my career, I have successfully trained over 2,000 individuals to dive and guided more than 500 dive professionals at various levels. My contributions have earned me recognition, including being named one of the "100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch" by NatWest and The Telegraph, the FSB Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and Dive Charter of the Year to name a few of the most recent.

 

My mission is to make a meaningful impact in the dive industry by reintroducing a sense of enjoyment while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and quality. I am passionate about teaching and mentoring others in this field and look forward to discussing your aspirations and how we can work together to achieve them.

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Credentials

  • SSI Instructor Trainer

 

Instructor specific ratings

  • ​SSI Instructor 

  • SSI Assistant Instructor 

  • SSI Divemaster 

  • SSI Basic Freedive Instructor 

  • SSI Snorkel Instructor 

  • SSI React Right Instructor 

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Instructor Speciality ratings 

  • Enriched Air Nitrox 

  • Boat diving 

  • Deep diving 

  • Equipment techniques 

  • Perfect buoyancy

  • Photo & Video 

  • Recreational Sidemount diving 

  • Computer diving 

  • DPV diving 

  • Gas blender

  • SCR Mares Horizon 

  • Night & Limited visibility 

  • Navigation 

  • Drysuit 

  • Search & Recovery

  • Decompression diving 

  • Classified diving 

  • Wreck & Advanced Wreck diving 
     

Business Consulation Specialist Areas ​

  • Project Management

  • Business Re-structure 

  • Health & Safety (Diving ACOP)

  • Training 

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