Six years ago, after 25 years' experience in the dive industry, Peter Fear sold his successful Dive Victoria charter operation in Portsea, and opened a semi-retirement business up the road in an out-of-the-way part of Rye. “Servicing and testing, that's all we were going to do, but it got out of hand”, he says. “The place just grew!”
With all those years of passion and knowledge behind him, before too long Peter found himself picking up distributorships for top international dive-equipment brands such as Northern Diver, OMS and Miflex. Then, the opportunity for a virtual shop came up – it's now Australia's largest online dive store.
For those in the know, The Scuba Doctor is the place to go on the Mornington Peninsula for dive equipment hire, sales and service, and the best advice. An extensive range of top-quality gear is hand-picked by Peter, and made available at very reasonable prices.
A comprehensive range of equipment service and repairs is also offered at very competitive prices, (tank refills from just $5). There's quick turnaround to boot: a dive weekend doesn't have to be cut short thanks to The Scuba Doctor's emergency repair service and same-day cylinder testing. But emergency or not, this dive store is conveniently open seven days a week, including from 7.30am on weekends and public holidays – exactly when divers need Peter and his team on hand.
The Scuba Doctor organises regular interstate and international dive holidays, but there are good times to be had by simply visiting the store, where the lounge attracts divers kicking back between dips. Although few could relate as many good diver yarns and tips as Peter, who's been in the business for three decades. Drop in, and be greeted by Sadie, the friendly little dog in residence. | 
