Gibraltar 2008

[Stesh]

First time we've been to Gibraltar and we found it a really interesting and enjoyable place above as well as below water.
We were there for a long weekend and within that time we had four dives over two days:-

The diving conditions:-

The visibility was generally 5+ to 10 metres and the water temperatures were 14°C so we were pleased we brought the extra "Sports Equipment" weight allowance with Monarch Airlines to bring the drysuits

The dives:-

1st: SS Rosslyn lies in 23 metres. This 3600 ton steamer sank in 1916 to become the largest wreck in Gibraltar. Standing 10 metres proud of the bed with a slight list to starboard, This is a really pretty wreck with loads of soft coral and fish life.

2nd: SS Excellent was a 1,000 ton steamer that sank in 1888 off the detached mole in 28 metres. Sitting upside down, the ship has split in two allowing safe and simple penetration On getting to one of the entry points of this wreck we bumped into a spider crab the size of a bin lid with three more hanging from the ceiling waiting to parachute on our heads! Needless to say we bottled it.

3rd: Camp Bay, the site of an artificial reef made from barges and other boats deliberately sunk. Three barges & a launch with easy penetration.

4th: SS Rosslyn again.

We used Dive Charters and we were very happy with the friendly service we got off Tony and his staff,(£20 each per dive and had the boat to ourselves) but as he has just retaken it over from leasing it to the past instructor and the shop being expanded, there are some "transitional" problems.

Sorry no underwater shots as Sandie couldn't be arsed to take her camera

So here's a photo, I took of a pod of dolphins I saw whilst out there :-

[Andy the Coastie]

damm........ wish i'd known you were going out there ...

YOU could have rented my place VERY cheap....... and could have helped me out ************ ,,, maybe next time

[neilh]

Originally Posted by Stesh

we bumped into a spider crab the size of a bin lid with three more hanging from the ceiling waiting to parachute on our heads!

So, Kirstie won't be putting this on her list of places to dive any time soon then

[Stesh]

Originally Posted by Andy the Coastie

damm........ wish i'd known you were going out there ...

YOU could have rented my place VERY cheap....... and could have helped me out ************ ,,, maybe next time

I could be interested?

Originally Posted by neilh

So, Kirstie won't be putting this on her list of places to dive any time soon then

NO!