A Brief History of Big Squid
1999
Big Squid was established in Clapham North by John Forbath.
The first Big Squid trip runs to Sharm El Sheikh Egypt.
2007
Big Squid move to Squid HQ in Clapham and open a dive centre.
Awarded PADI 5 star dive centre status.
2009
Death of Big Squid Instructor Kevin Beurle who was a huge influence on the development of Big Squid.
Runner up in Lambeth Business awards.
2013
Awarded PADI 5 star instructor development status.
2020 Big Squid become an SSI Diving centre
- France
- Belgium
- South Africa
- Mozambique
- Oman
- Sardinia
- Djibouti
- Sicily
- Egypt
- Sudan
- Gozo
- Malta
- Galapagos Islands
- Maldives
- Socorro
- Siberia
- La Gomera
- Portland
- West Bay
- Plymouth
- Falmouth
- Porthkerris
- Porthoustock
- Lundy
- Swanage
- Pembrokeshire
- Anglesey
- Farne Islands
- St Abbs
- Scapa flow
- Swanage
We have had 4 marriages between club members.
Recovered lost wedding rings
Helped with Music videos
Rescued the X Factor Camera
Rented equipment to
- Jamie Oliver
- Dan Snow
- Daniel Craig
- Gunther von Hagens
- Featued in an advert with Tom Daley
- We supplied air to the National Theatre company and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- We supplied Air to We will Rock You at the Old Vic
- Supplied Air to the National Marine Aquarium
- Rescued the MS Oldenburg Ferry