SMB Diving and St Andrews Lakes

Two years ago SMB Diving took on the exciting project to open St Andrews Lakes in Halling Kent as a new inland scuba diving venue. We had to build the operation both above and below the water. We have enjoyed welcoming divers and clubs from all over and to see the reputation grow. We took responsibility for water sports and open water swimming but decided scuba diving is our passion. We have met and worked with some amazing people and made life long friends. We thank everyone who has been part of this journey.

The project at St Andrews Lakes is now entering into a new phase with new operators and more activities being run on site. We have decided that this is now the right time for us to take on new challenges and focus.  We started SMB Diving to help encourage divers to get the most out of their diving and to enjoy a range of diving from inland sites, boat dives, shore dives, wrecks and even caves. We have always been very proud to be a RAID dive centre. RAID’s focus on quality and standards over volume is why we joined RAID as individuals. Being able to create SMB Diving as a RAID dive centre was a real achievement. It is an honour now to be able to work for RAID UK and Malta to promote RAID courses and dive centres in the south of the UK.  We can also once again be actively involved in conservation projects around the UK.

We are extremely grateful to St Andrews Lakes for the journey we have taken and wish them every success. For us the focus is RAID in the UK and continuing our personal development in scuba diver training. Sometimes you have to stop and let go of one dream so you can move forward with another.

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RAID UK wish the current owner every success in gaining the required planning consent for the site. Scott will continue to work as RAID Dive Centre and as a RAID UK as a business development representative.