Newquay Mayor Andy Hannan linked up with local business Wavecrest scuba to see Newquay from a different perspective. Wavecrest Scuba is a PADI 5 star Instructor Development Dive company based just a few miles from Newquay, Cornwall’s surf capital.  Wavecrest offer a complete range of courses from trying out the sport in heated pools to the highest diving instructor levels. They offer a free transport service to dive sites and lunch so the whole family or groups can be catered for. They also operate a dive shop and hire business all run from the school which is based just outside of Newquay. Owner Diving instructor Mark Rayner and his team put the Mayor and his wife, Barbara through some intense pool training ready to then get them out in the open sea off the headland all in one day. Andy Hannan said ‘this was the first time Babs and I had ever tried scuba diving and I was a bit apprehensive at first but Mark and his team really put me at ease. I was amazed at how much gear you have to wear but once we got in the water the fun really started. The sea was really clear and I managed to see a few fish although I missed catching a glimpse of a spider crab that passed below. This is certainly something worth trying out if you enjoy swimming and being in the sea. Andy Hannan was joined by Paddle for life organiser Matt Way and Dean Woods who also made a trip to the sea bed with Joe’s banner which has been all over the world. Matt Way Joe’s Dad said “The training was really good, I’ve been trying to make the time to do this for years. This is the sort of experience locals should try its not just for holiday makers. We would like to thank Mark and his team who where also the first people to take a banner under water three years ago when we started the idea”.