Day One: The Journey North Ian and I loaded up the van and drove up together, while John and Graham made their own way. The weather was looking great as we arrived in Scotland for our May expedition to the Sound of Mull. Loading the heavy gear onto our liveaboard […]
By Jamie Vaughan & Rob Corby Eight of Marlin’s finest headed to Plymouth for two days of diving with InDeep. The sun was shining, the wind had dropped, and after several weeks of poor weather, the weekend was shaping up to be something special. Everyone gathered at the marina at […]
Marlin Sub-Aqua Club is delighted to announce that we have successfully secured funding of approximately £1,555 from Develop Warwickshire Community Fund, enabling us to purchase four new SEAC wing systems. Following a review of our application, the Directors at Develop Warwickshire recognised the value and importance of the work our […]
Arrival & Planning — Friday 10th April 2026 Eight members of Marlin Sub Aqua Club met in Torquay on Friday evening to finalise plans for a weekend of shore diving at Babbacombe Beach and Brixham Breakwater. This was the club’s second trip of an already busy diving calendar and, somewhat […]
Marlin Sub-Aqua Club is delighted to announce that we have received a £1,200 community grant from Miller Homes West Midlands, which will be used to upgrade our breathing gas compressor — a vital piece of equipment that supports safe training and diving activities for our members. The grant was awarded […]
Scapa Flow had always been one of those “one day” dives — the kind you hear talked about long before you ever imagine yourself there. This is the story of how I went from my very first dives in warm tropical water to fulfilling a long-held dream: diving the historic […]
Dates: 23–30 OctoberDivers: Pete, James, Chris, CharlotteDive Operator: Dive Deep BlueAccommodation: Seaview Hotel (Pete & James), Mayflower Hotel (Chris & Charlotte) Arrival & Accommodation We departed Birmingham Airport at 06:00 on Thursday, 23 October, landing in Malta just three hours later. Pete and I checked into the Seaview Hotel in […]
The first day of the trip, August 2025, was blown out, but Rob, Jamie, Alana, and I opted to head down early. So while we waited for the others to arrive, Rob and I went for a swim in the sea at Bovisand Bay. It felt colder than in Portland […]
IntroductionBetween the 10th and the 16th of May 2025, four members of the Marlin Sub Aqua Club embarked on a spectacular diving expedition to the Sound of Mull – a location famed for its historic wrecks, vibrant marine life, and Scottish charm. Joining forces with Honeydew Adventure Charters based at […]
Lanzarote has long been a top destination for divers, and our recent trip to the island only reaffirmed why. From stunning marine life to exciting boat dives, our week in the sun was filled with unforgettable underwater experiences. Arrival & Settling In Three divers—Pete, Riley, and James—set off on this […]