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  • Shark Dive

    Book NOW to dive with SHARKS

    We’re planning a very special dive to coincide with our August bank holiday trip to Capernwray – a DIP WITH SHARKS at the Blue Planet Aquarium! We need 12 people to join us for the close encounter …

  • Congratulations

    Congratulations Louie Berry, Charlotte Rogers, Matt Humphrey, Kyle Biggs, Neil Thomas, Alan and Harry Coley-Smith who have qualified as Dry Suit Divers. Congratulations again to Louie Berry who a …

  • Drawna Reef

    Porthkerris 2014

    YES it’s now just a few weeks (well maybe a bit longer !!) until we head to Cornwall – and we can already smell the sea air! We’ll pitch up in Porthkerris – a fantastic spot on the beautiful Lizar …

  • The new team

    The new Team

    Following months of consultation and dialogue we are delighted to announce that as of 1st June 2014, ScoobaBoosta has expanded its shareholdings. Something we are all thrilled and enthusiastic abo …

  • Find us on Facebook

    Social Media

    ScoobaBoosta uses social media to announce future events and activities. Everyone is welcome to book onto our events, trips and courses (on our Facebook page or CLUB Scooba page) but we would lik …

  • The Socials are back

    We are re-introducing our social nights, the first Friday of the month we will be gathering at The Moorings on Myton Road. Call in for a chat from 8. The first social will be Friday 6th June 2014.

  • I love Dad

    Fathers Day Special

    Have you thought what to get your Dad for FathersDay ? Well we can help !! Treat your Dad to a Discover Scuba Diving session at our Pool in Solihull on Fathers Day – Sunday June 15th 2014. For m …

  • New Pool Sessions

    We have changed our pool sessions, you can now join us for training and fun dives on Saturdays at King Henry VIII pool in Coventry and on Sundays at Solihull School in Solihull. Get in touch fo …

  • The team at Solihull

    New Pool

    On Sunday 18th May 2014, we dived into our new pool in Solihull. Many Thanks to those who came and had a dive, swim or just a chat.   The pool is available for fun dives most Sundays, so pl …

  • Club-Scooba

    Come join the club!

    2014 is going to be a big year for our dive club, Club-Scooba. If you’re not a member already, now’s the time to join! For £10 a month (£15 per couple), you get free access to our po …

  • David and Lee

    Diving with a difference

    DAVID and Lee returned on January 16th from an extended break in Egypt – where they spent their time in drysuits to meet the requirements for diving the new Hollis Explorer Re-Breather!  …

  • M/Y Blue Voyager

    Luxury Liveaboard – 3 PLACES LEFT!

    JUST 3 places remain on our an amazing week on a luxury liveaboard in the Red Sea in September. We have the whole of the Blue o Two M/Y Blue Voyager for a fantastic week of diving from September …

  • Go Pro!

    Take the GO PRO challenge!

    FOR those looking to become instructors in 2014, we’re running the first programme starting on May 17th over a series of weekends up to the PADI Instructor Exams on July 15th/16th.  We …

  • Seal Team training

    Make a splash with the Seal Team

    We’ve been doing some research to find new and exciting challenges for our regular Seal Team members. For 2014 we’ll be introducing:underwater videography with instant playback at the …

  • Team Santa

    Our scuba Santas!

    WHAT fun was had at Stoney Cove (and elsewhere!) on December 27th when our Santas took to the water for a sponsored dive in aid of The Myton Hospices!  A huge thank you to them – and to all …

  • Dive with us

    2014 weekends

    OUR weekend dive dates are now confirmed. To find out when we’ll be at Stoney Cove and when we’ll be at Capernwray, go to our online calendar page. We’re also working on a new CLUB-Scooba …

  • Team Santa

    One more cheer!

    A BIG thank you – to all those who’ve sponsored our Santas so far – and to Team Santa themselves! Diving at Stoney Cove on December 27th dressed as the big man will be: Sanchia Sewell,  Lewi …

  • M/Y Blue Voyager

    EXCLUSIVE charter!

    GREAT news – our exclusive week on a luxury Red Sea liveaboard is going ahead. Thanks to all those who heeded our pleas for urgent deposits last month. We’re delighted to say we have the whole o …

  • Gift voucher

    Your Christmas shopping sorted!

    WHAT to buy the diver in your life for Christmas – well how about a ScoobaBoosta gift voucher? It can be redeemed against kit, training or holidays – and the value is up to you! EMAIL now to fin …

  • Beautiful Bali

    Beautiful Bali

    OUR fortnight in Bali didn’t disappoint – as if it ever could. Check out our fab video at https://vimeo.com/80457085 We also have a report from Andrew Groves for you – thank you Andrew, we …

  • Team Santa

    Sponsor Team Santa!

    PLEASE remember we’ll be heading to Stoney Cove on December 27th for a very special Sponsored Santa Dive. Team Santa will be diving into the cold – dressed as the big man himself – to raise money …

  • Scuba santa

    Ho, Ho, Ho…

    WE’RE arranging a very special ‘Santa Dive’ on December 27th – to raise money for the fabulous work that goes on at The Myton Hospices. You’ve guessed it – we’re asking YOU to not only join us fo …

  • M/Y Blue Voyager

    ALL ABOARD – bookings needed NOW

    OUR week on a luxury Red Sea liveaboard is going ahead – but we need bookings urgently to keep our exclusive use of the boat for the week. After years of requests, we took the plunge and booked t …

  • Thistlegorm

    Definite date with Dahab!

    GREAT news – we now have enough deposits to ensure our April week in Dahab goes ahead. Thanks to all those who heeded our pleas last month…  We’ll be back in Dahab for 7 nights from April …

  • Dive in

    Winter hours…

    Due to the extensive training now taking place on weekends, from this week the Dive Shop will now be opening Tuesday to Friday 10am – 4pm and closing Saturdays and Mondays.  The centre will b …

  • Diving the Black Pearl

    Moving to Solihull School – with Seal Team launching too!

    We’ve had such a fab response to our expansion into Solihull! In October, we’ll make the move from the outdoor pool we have been using at Eversfield Prep School, to the indoor pool at Solihull Sc …

  • M/Y Blue Voyager

    ANNOUNCING TWO TRIPS TO THE RED SEA IN 2014!

    YES – we’ll head to Dahab in April – with a week on the luxury Blue O Two liveaboard M/Y Blue Voyager in September! Having just returned from Dahab we didn’t hesitate in booking our retur …

  • Eversfield pool

    We’ve made a splash!

    TRAINING has now started in Solihull – at the fab outdoor pool at Eversfield Prep School – as pictured here.  We’ve had a fantastic response so far with lots of bookings and enquiries! This …

  • Go Pro!

    Our next Instructor programme is CONFIRMED

    GREAT news – we now have sufficient numbers committed to ensure our next Instructor Development programme goes ahead this autumn/winter.  The dates are now firm – so those considering joinin …

  • Weymouth

    LAST CALL FOR WEYMOUTH

    HERE’S your last chance to join our last weekend in Weymouth of the year. We’ll head to Dorset for two day’s of deep diving over September 14th/15th – again using the fab hard boat Tango as our b …

  • Learn with us!

    Making a splash in Solihull!

    BIG news – we’re about to start training in Solihull! Not content with conquering Coventry and Warwickshire – we’re now expanding our training even further – taking PADI to Solihull from August 1 …

  • Dive with sharks!

    SHARK DIVE: STILL SPACES

    AN opportunity not to miss – this is your chance to swim with sharks! We’ll be diving in at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire later this month – and we still have  SPACES AVAILABLE if you …

  • Hollis

    Introducing Hollis

    HOLIIS isn’t one of the brand names that immediately springs to the fore when divers talk dive kit, yet this company with only five years history is a specialist division of one of the bigge …

  • Porthkerris

    Countdown to Cornwall!

    YES it’s now just a few weeks until we head to Cornwall – and we can already smell the sea air! We’ll pitch up in Porthkerris – a fantastic spot on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula – for 5 nights f …

  • Weymouth

    Book now for September in Weymouth

    OUR June trip down to Weymouth saw some fantastic weather including glorious sunshine and calm diving conditions. The dives included the Aeolian Sky and Pomeranian (a must for the wreckies) – as …

  • Go Pro!

    New schedule for our next Instructor programme…

    OUR next Instructor Development programme has been rescheduled to coincide with the PADI Instructor Examinations in December to give potential students time to prepare and save. The course will r …

  • Shark dive

    Shark dive: Book quick!

    HERE’S your chance to swim with sharks! We’ll be diving in at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire next month – and we still have A FEW SPACES AVAILABLE if you book fast! As we did last summer, …

  • Scubasaver

    Special offers from ScubaSaver!

    DON’T forget to check out our NEW ONLINE SHOP for some serious special offers! www.scubasaver.co.uk went live at the start of the year – offering the full range of Scubapro product with some barg …

  • Holiday with us!

    Where shall we head in 2014?

    FOR 2014 we’re working on a number of holiday options and this is your chance to let us have your preference… For our two week holiday around November could it be a return to the gentle d …

  • Dahab

    Book quick for Dahab!

    WE’LL spend a week in the traditional Red Sea resort of Dahab from AUGUST 13TH – the school holiday trip we’ve always promised. We already have enough bookings to ensure this trip goes ahead – bu …

  • Porthkerris

    BOOK NOW FOR PORTHKERRIS!

    FINALLY it seems summer is almost here – and what better to look forward to than a few days relaxing by the coast with some superb diving straight from the shore?We head to Porthkerris, a fantasti …

  • Shark dive

    DIVE WITH SHARKS!

    BACK by popular demand – here once again is your chance to swim with the giants of the deep at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire! As we did last summer, we’re timing this trip to tie in wi …

  • Dahab

    DAHAB IS GOING AHEAD!

    GREAT news – we now have enough bookings to ensure our school holiday trip to Dahab is going ahead! We’ll spend a week in the traditional Red Sea resort from AUGUST 13TH – the school holiday trip …

  • El Gouna 2013

    Home from home!

    WE’RE back from another fabulous week in the Red Sea!As ever, El Gouna – our home from home in Egypt – didn’t disappoint!How better to describe the week than in this report from David – written wh …

  • Tango

    Book NOW for Weymouth in June

    OUR first trip down to Weymouth of the year – over the Easter weekend – was met with some pretty harsh diving conditions with exceptionally cold temperatures and visibility limited by recent storm …

  • Dahab

    DAHAB DEPOSITS NEEDED URGENTLY

    AFTER a flurry of activity when we announced a week in Egypt’s Dahab last month, we now need your BOOKINGS BY APRIL 6TH for this trip to go ahead.  We’ll spend a week in the traditional Re …

  • Weymouth

    Weymouth here we come!

    WE’RE heading off to Dorset this weekend for our first trip to Weymouth of the year! Weather please be kind! We’ll bring you all the news from our trip next month – but for now we need to tell …

  • Go Pro!

    Take the GO PRO challenge!

    IT’S time to take the GO PRO challenge with our next Intstructor programme running this summer! Here are the dates:  Assistant Instructor – 2 weekends – June 8th/9th and June 17th/18th. …

  • Hollis

    Introducing Hollis

    HOLIIS isn’t one of the brand names that immediately springs to the fore when divers talk dive kit, yet this company with only five years history is a specialist division of one of the big …

  • Scubasaver

    Even more special offers!

    DON’T forget to check out our NEW ONLINE SHOP for some serious special offers!  www.scubasaver.co.uk went live at the start of the year -offering the full range of Scubapro product with so …

  • Dry dive

    Dry Dive: LAST PLACES!

    PLEASE book now if you don’t want to miss out on our Dry Dive at the Midland Diving Chamber. Running on April 11th, you’ll be able to experience a dry dive to 50 metres and see for yourself the me …

  • Dahab

    NEW HOLIDAY ALERT: Dahab in August!

    GREAT news for anyone missing out on our SOLD OUT trips to El Gouna and Bali – we have another holiday for you! Yes, we’re putting together the school holiday trip we’ve always promised – flying …

  • Scubasaver

    Shop our special offers online at Scubasaver

    IF YOU haven’t checked out our NEW ONLINE SHOP yet – you’re missing out on some serious special offers! www.scubasaver.co.uk is now LIVE – offering the full range of Scubapro product with some …

  • Weymouth

    Weymouth at Easter: ONE PLACE LEFT!

    WE HAVE just one spot left for our first weekend in Weymouth of the year – so if you want it – you need to get your payment in NOW! Our first trip of the year runs over Good Friday and Easter S …