Date: 8th Oct
Water Temp 26-27 Recommended suit 3-5mm
Air Temp 40+ - Recommended clothes - shorts and T-shirts. Make sure you bring lots of sun-cream and hats as the sun is strong.
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides: David and Tracy
Itinerary: Get Wrecked
Congratulations Due: No Courses

This week was a group of Irish CMAS divers, it was all good fun with some naked diving?!!! and A 15m HUMPBACK WHALE IN SHARM !!! The water was like glass all week, and hot hot hot still so lots of sun-cream needed.
The week started at Ras Katty where the check dives were done. Ras katty is not only good for check dives as it has a nice sandy bottom but its also a good place to spot some endemic red sea fish. For example masked butterfly fish, cubed red sea box fish, and of course the pink anthias that scatter the reefs. We then headed over to Abu Nuhas "the grave yard of the north" and dived the Ghiannis D where we yet again we saw Dolphins, Dolphins tend to hang out in this area so if its your wish to dive with Dolphins then its worth doing a northern trip. We headed over to the Barge for the night dive which was beautiful and most people saw blue spotted sting rays as well as Lion fish. The Thistlegorm was the funniest dive of the week as we all did a night dive where 99% of the boat went naked - not a sight that all divers would like to see but adds some humor to the trip! The Thistlegorm is a stunning wreck which is incredibly historical, motorcycles and cars can be found as well as Schooling Bat Fish which loom around. We ended the week at Ras Mohammed with plenty of schooling snapper and barracuda. Although we didn't dive with the Humpback whale it was amazing to see such a beautiful massive animal cruising through the Northern waters, this whale has been spotted in Hurghada a few weeks ago so where he is off to next is anyone's guess.... watch this space!

Date: 30th September
Water Temp 27 Recommended suit 3-5mm
Air Temp 40+ - Recommended clothes - shorts and T-shirts. Make sure you bring lots of suncream and hats as the sun is strong.
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides:David and Tracy
Itinerary: Get Wrecked

This week the trip was meant to go to Brothers wreck special but there was a little too much wind to go to the Brothers so instead everyone opted for a Get Wrecked instead. A big group on the boat from Enfield BSAC.
The week started at Ras Katty where the check dives were done. Ras katty is not only good for check dives as it has a nice sandy bottom but its also a good place to spot some endemic red sea fish. For example masked butterfly fish, cubed red sea box fish, and of course the pink anthias that scatter the reefs. We then headed over to Abu Nuhas "the grave yard of the north" and divide the Ghiannis D where we were lucky enough to have 2 dolphins with us for the whole time. An amazing site and very memorable. We headed over to the Barge for the night dive. A spectacular dive site with plenty of small critters to look at and colorful nudi branch's. The following day we headed over to the Rosie Moller which was great - thousands of glass fish scatter the wreck and it really is a site to see. The following day we headed over to the Thistlegorm - an excellent dive. Regardless how many times you dive this shipwreck there is always something to see- The fish life is also pretty amazing. Schooling Bat Fish loom around as well as snapper and jacks. It was also the anniversary of when the ship was sunk. We ended the week at Ras Mohammed with plenty of schooling snapper and barracuda. despite the initial blow out the week was a success with some fantastic diving.

Date: 23rd September
Water Temp 26+27 Recommended suit 3-5mm
Air Temp 38+ - Recommended clothes - shorts and T-shirts. Make sure you bring lots of suncream and hats as the sun is strong.
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides:Tracy and David
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs

This week Tracy described the boat as some of the best divers they have had on a boat, also really good fun so a great week was had.
The week started at Ras Katty where the check dives were done. Ras katty is not only good for check dives as it has a nice sandy bottom but its also a good place to spot some endemic red sea fish, for example masked butterfly fish, cubed red sea box fish, and of course the pink anthias that scatter the reefs. We changed the order of our trip this week and we headed over to Tiran first - Jackson reef was excellent as always with plenty of Turtles. We then headed to Shark and Yolanda for a few dives and Ras Um Sid. These reefs are famous in the red sea for their vibrant colours, schooling snapper, barracuda and jacks and if your lucky the odd shark. We headed over to Abu Nuhas "the Wreck yard of the north" This reef system has been home to many crashes which always pleases the wreck lovers out there! Rosie Moller was spectacular - thousands of glass fish scatter the wreck and it really is a site to see. The following day we headed over to the Thistlegorm - an excellent dive. Regardless how many times you dive this shipwreck there is always something to see.

Date: 9th August
Water Temp 28 Recommended suit 3-5mm
Air Temp 36+ - Recommended clothes - shorts and T-shirts. Make sure you bring lots of sun-cream and hats as the sun is strong.
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides:Tracy and David
Itinerary: Get Wrecked
Congratulations Due: 1 AOW course for Lisa -

This week was one large group from the North West Kent Sub Aqua Club. The sun shined throughout the week but the wind had picked up this week, however it was good diving had by all.
The week started at Ras Katty where the check dives were done. Ras katty is not only good for check dives as it has a nice sandy bottom but its also a good place to spot some endemic red sea fish. For example masked butterfly fish, cubed red sea box fish, and of course the pink anthias that scatter the reefs. We headed over to Abu Nuhas "the grave yard of the north" This reef system has been home to many crashes which always pleases the wreck lovers out there! WE dived the Ghiannis D and the Carnatic before heading up to Malek Reef. This week was Project Aware Clean Up week so everyone got their rubber gloves on and we did a huge clean up both above and below the surface. Underwater we cleaned up the Barge and we then headed over to Gubal island, after the clean up we had a big game of Football with the crew!
Back in the water we steamed over to the Rosie Moller which was breathtaking - thousands of glass fish scatter the wreck and it really is a site to see. During the evening people enjoyed a nice drink in the jacuzzi and watched the sun setting. The following day we headed over to the Thistlegorm. We dived 4 dives here and each and every dive did not disappoint. Turtles, Bat fish, Groupers, barracuda's and of course the impressive ship make for an unforgettable dive.
Ras Mohammed was great , although it seems that the bigger fish have headed back south and the currents have died down a little. However this dive site is still one of the North best sites. Jacks, snappers, trevallie's are all there minding their own business!

Date: 22nd July
Water Temp 28 Recommended suit 3-5mm
Air Temp 40+ - Recommended clothes - shorts and T-shirts. Make sure you bring lots of suncream and hats as the sun is strong.
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides:Tracy and Yasser
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: No Courses

This was one group on the boat who liked lots of fun and games! The sun shined throughout the week and the diving was great.
The week started at Ras Katty where the check dives were done. Ras katty is not only good for check dives as it has a nice sandy bottom but its also a good place to spot some endemic red sea fish. For example masked butterfly fish, cubed red sea box fish, and of course the pink anthias that scatter the reefs. We headed over to Abu Nuhas "the grave yard of the north" This reef system has been home to many crashes which always pleases the wreck lovers out there! Rosie Moller was spectacular - thousands of glass fish scatter the wreck and it really is a site to see. During the evening the boat had many a fight with water bombs and general fun! the jacuzzi was active and people enjoyed an early evening drink at sundown. The following day we headed over to the Thistlegorm - an excellent dive. Regardless how many times you dive this shipwreck there is always something to see- The fish life is also pretty amazing. Schooling Bat Fish loom around as well as snapper and jacks. We saw Dolphins at Gabul which were a joy to see - also on the way to Tiran - Tiran was great - the back of Jackson was brilliant with HAMMERHEADS! the hammerheads are always around the back of Jackson reef at this time of year. There was also a beautiful Grey Reef at Ras Mohammed.
Ras Mohammed at this time of year is one of the best marine parks in egypt - schooling fish everywhere. Exceptional diving.

Date: 15th July
Water Temp 28 Recommended suit 3mm
Air Temp 40-42 - Recommended clothes - shorts and T-shirts. Plenty of hats and sun-cream should be worn.
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides:David and Tracy
Itinerary: Brothers Wreck Special
Congratulations Due: 3 Deep Diver Speciality for Paul and Tanya and Carlo who also did his wreck speciality. Paul smith did his Nitrox - well done all! : )

David and Tracy have been waiting to do this trip for ages as the last couple of times the sea was against them - Perfect conditions all week with some amazing diving.
The trip started its check dives at Ras Katty before heading over to Ghiannis D. Ghiannis D is a beautiful wreck that is home to many dolphins. The conditions were perfect and everyone enjoyed the dive. It was time to head down to the Brothers- A long trip but time to kick back and relax. Perhaps its enjoying a post dive drink in the Jacuzzi or if its eating the massive buffet meal that the chef prepares on a daily basis.
The bothers was fantastic with a whole heap of sharks to look at. Silver tips, Grey Reefs, and Threshers. There was also the added treat of seeing some eagle rays cruising past the reef.
Tracy was circled by a Malin while she was doing her safety stop - amazing sight!
After the brothers the boat headed up to Safaga to dive the recently sunk Salaam express - an eery wreck with some fairly recent history. Hurghada has a couple of wrecks that are worth diving including EL Quafin and El nina. Again perfect conditions to head back up to sharm to complete the week diving The Thistlegorm, small crack, and the ever impressive shark and yolanda- Schooling batfish, unicorn fish and barracuda are absolutely breath taking at the moment.

Date: 8th July
Water Temp 27 Recommended suit 3-5 mm
Air Temp 40-42 - Recommended clothes - shorts and T-shirts. Plenty of hats and sun-cream should be worn.
Boat: Whirlwind
Dive Guides:Steve and Malin
Itinerary: Get Wrecked
Congratulations Due: Adam completed his AOW - well done : )

Steve and Malin enjoyed another week on Whirlwind with reports of really really calm sea and a fantastic group - When I spoke to Malin she had been crying all morning that the guests were leaving! you see they really do love you guys.
Once everyone had done the check dives at Ras Katty it was time to start the week for all those metal lovers. All 3 wrecks were dived at Abu Nuhas the graveyard of the North. They managed to do a night dive on the Ghiannis D which is vary rare, however the sea's were calm and it was a perfect opportunity.
They also managed to do a night dive on the Dunraven which Steve and Malin have only done twice before... she is a victorian ship that went down and fish life is exceptional. Glass fish cover the whole wreck from bow to stern. There are large numbers of groupers, jackfish, tuna and scorpion fish.
The boat then went to The Thistlegorm which was perfect. Turtles and bat fish were spotted all over the impressive wreck along with schools of barracuda.

Water Temp 25 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm
Air Temp 38-42 - Recommended clothes - shorts and T-shirts. Plenty of hats and suncream should be worn.
Date: 24th June
Boat: Whirlwind
Dive Guides:Streve and Malin
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: The Clacy family who all successfully passed their Nitrox courses, along with Rikke. Lahrie did his advanced and nitrox and Raphiela and Andrea did Adv : )

Steve and Malin enjoyed another week on Whirlwind with reports of really really calm sea in sharm - and sharks-!!
The week started at Ras Katty where the check dives were done. Ras katty is not only good for check dives as it has a nice sandy bottom but its also a good place to spot some endemic red sea fish. For example masked butterfly fish, cubed red sea box fish, and of course the pink anthias that scatter the reefs. They decided to do the trip in reverse and went over to Dunraven first. She is a victorian ship that went down and fish life is exceptional. Glass fish cover the whole wreck from bow to stern. There are large numbers of groupers, jackfish, tuna and scorpion fish.The boat then went to The Thistlegorm which was perfect. Turtles and bat fish were spotted on all dives.
We then headed over to Abu Nuhas where we dived all three wrecks. Abu Nuhas is known as the graveyard as it has taken so many ships. We saw Dolphins at Gabul and all snorkeled with them.
Ras Mohammed was fantastic with Schools of Barracuda, snappers, unicorn fish, batfish and the big surprise was the sharks. We had white tip reef sharks as well as sand sharks and the larger Tiger shark.

Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides:David and Tracy
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: No Courses as a photo workshop was organised by a private group of very experienced divers.

Like Whirlwind the check dives were done at Ras Katty. Some blue spotted rays were sighted along with the red sea predators the lion fish. Shark and Yolanda was kicking off this week - the group stayed and dived seven dives there. 2-300 Barracuda, schools of snapper, schools of batfish, white tips, and silky sharks. Stunning diving and some perfect conditions- the weather was amazing with no wind and flat calm seas. All 3 wrecks and Abu Nuhas were dived and the group had the pleasure of seeing Dolphins at Giannis D.
A fantastic week for all divers. What we dream about.

Water Temp 25 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm
Air Temp 35-38 - Recommended clothes - shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still long sleeved clothes for night time.
Date: 3rd June
Boat: Whirlwind
Dive Guides:Steve and Malin
Itinerary: Get Wrecked
Congratulations Due: It was a week for Techie courses- Danny Wright came onto the boat to teach some extended range courses to Graham, Christine, Alan and Charles. Danny also managed to teach Steve and Malin advanced gad blender along with extended range and tri mix. Well done guys : )

Malin was very happy on the phone describing this week as excellent. A lot of experienced divers on the boat and some excellent diving.
The week started at Ras Katty where the check dives were done. Ras katty is not only good for check dives as it has a nice sandy bottom but its also a good place to spot some endemic red sea fish. For example masked butterfly fish, cubed red sea box fish, and of course the pink anthias that scatter the reefs. The first dive was at the Dunraven. She is a victorian ship that went down and fish life is exceptional. Glass fish cover the whole wreck from bow to stern. There are large numbers of groupers, jackfish, tuna and scorpion fish. This week we also saw a torpedo ray gliding over.
We then headed over to Abu Nuhas where we dived all three wrecks. Abu Nuhas is known as the graveyard as it has taken so many ships. We saw Dolphins at Gabul Rosalie.
We dived Rosalie Moller she is a deeper wreck and magnificent - vast in size and has a slight "titanic" feel to her bow. Rosalie was excellent with the added bonus of a Manta Ray cruising over the wreck. There was also a Torpedo Ray in the shadows of the manta. Ras Mohammed was fantastic as ever, big school of barracudas and jacks.

Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides:David and Tracy
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: 1 Advanced Open Water Michael Fafalios

Like Whirlwind the check dives were done at Ras Katty. The red sea predators the lion fish were dotted around. All 3 wrecks were dived at Abu Nuhas. The water was flat as a pancake and the wind was non existent. We spotted dolphins at Gabul both on the surface and later we spotted them at small crack and we all grabbed our snorkels and jumped in. There were 3 Adults and a baby.
This week we saw turtles on nearly everydive. At The Thistlegorm we were the only divers in the water. There were a couple of boats to start with but they left us to it. The current was not too strong this week so we had some spectacular dives. Schools of bat-fish, and barracuda hung around the impressive wreck. Shark and Yolanda had an array of fish with plenty to ogle at and take pictures. We did two dives in Tiran. Crocodile fish, nudi brachs pajama slugs, wrasse and butterfly fish all inhabit the reef.
The weather is hotting up so make sure lots of sun-cream is on, the wind is very calm and water getting warmer. Perfect conditions for Sharm.

Date: 13th May

Water Temp 23 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm
Air Temp 26-28 - Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still warm jumpers for night time.
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides:Barry and Tori
Itinerary: Get Wrecked
Congratulations Due: Courses were taught this week by the groups instructor

This week there was a fairly big group on the boat from a dive club - bringing with them their own instructors and teaching some advanced courses. The weather was good and the water was nice and calm. Every single dive we did this week we had the wreck to our selves - we timed the dives so no other group was in the water. Not much wind this week in sharm and you can really feel that it is hotting up.
The week started at Ras Katty where the check dives were done. Ras katty is not only good for check dives as it has a nice sandy bottom but its also a good place to spot some endemic red sea fish. For example masked butterfly fish, cubed red sea box fish, and of course the pink anthias that scatter the reefs. The first dive was at the Dunraven. She is a victorian ship that went down and fish life is exceptional. Glass fish cover the whole wreck from bow to stern. There are large numbers of groupers, jackfish, tuna and scorpion fish.
We then headed over to Abu Nuhas where we dived all three wrecks. Abu Nuhas is known as the graveyard as it has taken so many ships. We had a jacuzzi fest this week to see how many people we could fit in the jacuzzi - although water not very warm it was all good fun!
We managed to dive Rosalie Moller (although not everyone did as there was not enough experience) she is a deeper wreck and magnificent - vast in size and has a slight "titanic" feel to her bow.
We ended our week diving the wrecks and Shark and Yolanda at Ras Mohammed. Big Schools of barracuda, a shark was sighted, and plenty of turtles.

Date: 6th May - 13th

Water Temp 23 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm
Air Temp 26-28 - Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still warm jumpers for night time.
Date:6th May
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides:Barry and Tori
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: No Courses this week

Sharks in Sharm are back again.
The week started at Ras Katty where the check dives were done. It was a big group on the boat with some fairly experienced divers. There was some wind this week however the diving conditions were great. We were the only boat at the Thistlegorm so enjoyed 4 dives having the impressive war ship to ourselves. There were plenty of Jacks and Tuna around the Thistlegorm along with Turtles and an eagle ray.
We crossed over to Tiran where we saw the sharks - there were some white tips both at Jackson and Thomas reef. Some excellent dives were had by all on the boat at Thomas reef and the sharks topped it off as although very experienced divers, some had never seen sharks!

Boat: Tempest
Dive Guides:David and Tracy
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: We had a couple of people doing Open water referrals and Advanced courses. Congratulations to Tammy who completed her OW course and to Catherine who did advanced. A massive congratulations for Tammy and Kelly who got engaged on the boat !

Loads and Loads of Turtles this week - including some baby turtles - an amazing sight to see. There are lots of jelly fish at the moment (don't worry they don't sting) and turtles love eating them so at this time of year you get see some fantastic sights. Nature at its best! Cyclone did more reefs this week then wrecks including Ras um sid, Ras Mohammed, All four reefs at the straits of Tiran. There were spinner dolphins at Tiran, tuna and barracuda at Ras Mohammed, snapper and jacks at Ras Um Sid and the usual scatter of pink antheias that carpet the red sea.
Tempest is a smaller boat with a very friendly group this week. Perfect for the intimacy of smaller dive groups.

Water Temp 23 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm
Air Temp 26-28 - Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still warm jumpers for night time.
Date: 23rd April
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides: Barry and Tori
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: we had an 2 Nitrox passes from Stuart and Rachel (well done!)

This week reports of hot sun, calm sea's and lots of fish! - Our first day was spent at Ras Katty where we did our check dives - then we steamed over to Dunraven where we did 2 dives, including the night dive. Plenty of Lion fish, moray eels, and feather stars which at night resemble big black spiders. We headed over to the Thistlegorm and had some excellent conditions, the current was fairly mild, great photo opportunities of the impressive wreck. We headed over to Shag Rock and The Kingston which offered up an incredible drift dive. Gabul and island had lots of dolphins hanging around so the whole boat took the opportunity to jump in and go snorkeling with them. As the divers had enough experience we spent a day at Rosie which was jelly fish alley - don't worry its not the stinging type - its like something out of a star wars film. Abu Nuhas was so calm this week that Typhoon was able to moor up on the North side which doesn't often happen. Perfect for jumping in and getting strait to the wrecks. Tiran was excellent this week which is where we spotted some eagle rays and 3 swimming moray eels.
Shark and Yolanda also had big schools of barracuda,and snapper,and also some more Dolphins.
The water is getting warmer and the conditions are improving week by week with some calm days, bright sunshine and lots of fish.

Boat: Cyclone
Dive Guides: Steve and Malin
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: George passed his Open Water (taught be his own instructor), Paul, James F and James B did their Rescue (again taught by their own instructor) and Tara did her AOW (Malin taught her)

Cyclone had a big group of The British Army onboard - it has been a well run ship with a number of different dives a day to fit in with all the courses and the regulations set out by the army. So a big well done to Steve and Malin for managing to run everything smoothly. They had their own instructor on board who ran 2 different courses.
Cyclone managed to get to Abu Nuhas and do Dunraven, Giannis D Chrisoula K, Carnatic, Ulysses. Lots of Dolphins at Abu Nuhas along with an array of jacks and barracuda milling around the wrecks. The highlight of the week was the whole boat in bikini's singing YMCA on the top deck !
Thistlegorm was fantastic with little or no current, 1 other boat and excellent visibility.
Steve and Malin are doing their final week on Cyclone and are looking forward to starting on Whirlwind.

Water Temp 23 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm
Air Temp 26-28 - Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still warm jumpers for night time.
Date: 16th - 23rd April

Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides: Barry, Ayman and Reda (Tori was off sick this week )
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: we had an impressive week for courses which Barry took on all on his own (well done Barry)
Open Water Divers - Charlotte, and John who both impressively went onto do complete their Advanced along with Lucy and Giles. Also Steve and John N completed TDI Nitrox.

This week reports of sharks in sharm (yes its time they were back) hot sun - Barry managed to catch some sun in-between all the courses! and very little wind. Our first day was spent at Ras Katty where we saw our usual friends the pink anthias, lion fish, parrot fish and blue spotted ray. Tiran was excellent this week which is where we spotted the Grey Reef shark and also the White tip shark We also had Dolphins at the surface for a good hour. At The Thistlegorm we were joined by only one other boat however in the water we were the only divers. Reports of barracuda snappers and jacks dominate the blue surrounding the Thistlegorm.
We saw Dolphins form the boat at Abu Nuhas but sadly they had gone by the time we got into the water.
Shark and Yolanda also had big schools of barracuda,and snapper,and also a Grey Reef was looming around the reef. Those who had enough experience dived the Rosie, reports of beautiful vis and impressive amounts of glass fish carpeting the wreck.
The water is getting warmer and the conditions are improving week by week with some calm days, bright sunshine and lots of fish.

Boat: Cyclone
Dive Guides: Steve and Malin
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: Rob AOW - well done

Cyclone had a big group of dive monkeys (no thats really the name of there dive center!) and a busy instructor who was doing lots of the courses. Deep, Navigation, Boat and Drift dives.
Lots of Dolphins this week - Temple and Gabul they were playing on the surface and then underwater at Carnatic. All 3 wrecks were dived at Abu Nuhas with plenty of pyjama slugs, nudi branchs, feather stars, anthias, and the famous red sea predator the lion fish.
We had Turtles at Ulysses and Shark and Yolanda reef, also at Thistlegorm. There were also big schools of Barracuda at Shark and Yolanda reef and Ras Um Sid -

Date: 2nd - 9th April
Water Temp 23 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm
Air Temp 26-28 - Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still warm jumpers for night time.

Boat: Typhoon (2nd LIVEABOARD OF THE YEAR)
Dive Guides: Barry and Victoria
Itinerary: Brothers Wreck Specials

Boat: Cyclone
Dive Guides: Steve and Malin
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: Luis + Maria both passed Nitrox, Frank did his Deep adventure dive and Kirk was AOW

Both boats began the week doing the check dives at Ras Katty, however Typhoon was doing a Brothers wreck special so after diving at Abu Nuhas, Dunraven and Carnatic they steamed down to the Brothers. The crossing was a little bumpy but as long as your happy to eat the amazing buffet that is laid on every night, or chill watching a DVD the time goes quickly. The dives at the brothers were fantastic with plenty of sharks at Numibia including Hammerheads, Threshers and Grey Reefs. The Aida also had plenty of shark action with Threshers and Grey reefs adding to the mystery of these impressive wrecks. Typhoon then headed to little brother where Barry came face to face with a Grey Reef - Mouth wide open sitting in a cleaning station. Typhoon then headed up to Saleem Express, and El Kahfin both in Safaga then onto El Mina in Hurghada - mostly metal was seen on these dives! Typhoon then headed back up to the sharm area and finished off doing some dives on the Thiestlegorm - The resident Moray and Turtle were swimming around with the divers. reports of barracuda snappers and jacks dominate the blue surrounding the Thistlegorm.
Cyclone was doing a wrecks and reefs itinerary. Lots of fun on the boat with a mixture of dive ability. the weather around sharm was calm all week and there was lots of sunbathing and chilling on the sun-deck in-between dives. Cyclone was the only boat at the Thistlegorm for all three dives- excellent news when you hear so often about the over crowding- Steve and Malin try and time the itinerary so they don't bump into the other boats.
Lots of Turtles this week , at Gabul, Jackson, Thomas, Ras Mohammed and also it was nudi brach week . All the boat had a competition to see who saw the most - and apparently Dave was the only one who missed the little slugs!
Shark and Yolanda also had big schools of barracuda,and snapper, a big indication that the bigger stuff is on its way.
The water is getting warmer and the conditions are improving week by week with some calm days, bright sunshine and lots of fish.

Date: 26th March - 2nd April

Water Temp 23-24 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm
Air Temp 26-28 - Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still warm jumpers for night time.
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides: Barry and Victoria
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: 2 TDI Nitrox well done Rachel and Nikki (both getting 100% - well done)

Boat: Cyclone
Dive Guides: Steve and Malin
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: 2 Deep Diver speciality and 2 Nitrox passes - well done to Trevor and Teresa

Both boats began the week doing the check dives at Ras Katty, it seemed that Typhoon and Cyclone were head to head for the first part of the week with several "practical jokes" between crew and guests alike! Cyclone have claimed to be the winners! Cyclone saw 7 repeat guests which Steve and Malin were really happy about. Its always nice to see familiar faces again ! Both boats had some excellent diving. Typhoon covered most of the wrecks in the Sharm area including Million Hope, Abu Nuhas, Thistlegorm, and the Dunraven. Turtles have been reported everywhere- almost on every dive, however the big news this week was a 2m Manta Ray at Ras Za'atar and a 3m Manta Ray at Jackson Reef (only spotted by Typhoon boat). It appears that its the right time of year for the mantas to come and play - they were dancing and playing for a quite some time. Shark and Yolanda also had big schools of barracuda, tuna, jacks and snapper.
Cyclone also did all the good wrecks around sharm including Million hope, 3 dives at Abu Nuhas, Giannis D, Thistlegorm. They saw Dolphins at Ulysses and Gobal. Big schools of barracuda at the Thistlegorm, Ras Mohammed and schools of Jacks in Tiran.
The water is getting warmer and the conditions are improving week by week with some calm days, bright sunshine and lots of fish.

Date: 19th - 26th March

Water Temp 22 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm and hood
Air Temp 26-28 - Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, hooded tops, jeans, shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still warm jumpers for night time.

Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides: Barry and Victoria
Itinerary: Get Wrecked
Congratulations Due: New Nitrox divers - Grant, Sarah, Bob and Anna - all deserve a big well done

Boat: Cyclone
Dive Guides: Steve and Malin
Itinerary: Get Wrecked
Congratulations Due: no courses taught this week

Sun Sun and more Sun was reported this week - no wind and the water was as flat as a pancake.

Both boats began the week doing the check dives at Ras Katty. Like all the check dive sites we pick places where people have a sheltered bay, or calm waters and a nice sandy bottom just to ease them back into it.
As both boats were doing a Get Wrecked Itinerary they managed to sail most of the week around the same spots- all dives were timed so that they were in the water at different times, however there was a bit of a Tornado Marine Fleet theme going on ! Cyclone had a big group (big hello to Gary and the gang from Steve and Malin) and Typhoon had a mixture of different people, some rebreather divers were onboard therefore nice long dive times.
Almost every wreck that can be covered in the sharm area got visited, Dunraven, Carnatic, Abu nuhas, Marcus, Giannis D, Ulysses, Rosie Moller, the barge, shag rock , Kingston, Thistlegorm, million hope and shark and yolanda reef.
The sea conditions were beautiful both above and below the sea, no wind and glorious sun shine above with Sea Eagles with their 2 chicks on Gobal Islands. Dolphins on the Thistlegorm and Garbal. Rosie was alive with fish, glass fish coated the wreck, blue fusiliers danced around avoiding being hunted by big school of Jacks and Tuna. A baby stone fish at the Thistlegorm and of course the resident Jeremy the giant moray. The water is getting warmer and the fish are out celebrating the end of their winter!

5th March - 12th March Typhoon
Water Temp 21-22 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm and hood
Air Temp 23-28 - Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, hooded tops, jeans, shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still warm jumpers for night time.
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides: Barry and Victoria
Itinerary: Get Wrecked

Typhoon just finished a wreck week with some experienced divers who have done many a trip. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side this week with many day boats not being able to get out of the jetty. However we have managed to dive Thistlegorm, The Barge, and Abu Nuhas, Dunraven, but we didn't make it to Rosie.
Under water is always beautiful no matter what's going on above and we had some great dives exploring the mysterious ruins.

26th Feb- 5th March Typhoon & Cyclone
Water Temp 21-22 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm and hood
Air Temp 23-28 - Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, hooded tops, jeans, shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still warm jumpers for night time.
Boat: Typhoon
Dive Guides: Barry and Victoria
Itinerary: Get Wrecked
Congratulations Due: Its birthday's galore - happy birthday first and foremost to Barry the Dive guide - Chisal and Rob
Boat: Cyclone
Dive Guides: Steve and Malin
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs

Typhoon just finished a wreck week with some experienced divers who have done many a trip -it was time to offer a different itinerary for them. After diving at Abu Nuhas it was time to head down to Safaga and dive the Salam Express. They then headed over to Al Kahfine (Ulster Queen) which is a car ferry that went down a few years ago. It was then up to Hurghada to dive Haba Tallah and El mina (meaning Harbour in Egyptian). It was then back to Abu Nuhas, The barge, Rosie Kingston Thistlegorm and Dunraven. If wrecks are your bag then these wreck weeks are spectacular. The highlight were Dolphins at the barge!

Cyclone's Itinerary this week was wrecks and reefs. After the check dives it was over to Abu Nuhas. It was a massive dolphin week with sightings at Giannis D and Gubal. Great video footage and photo opportunities. The crossing to the Thistlegorm was flat calm and after the day boats left we were the only boat - again proving our theory that we try and schedule our itinerary around other boats. There were big dog face tuna around theThistlegorm and the usual turtle.
Ras Mohammed was spectacular with a massive school of big Barracuda's clustered together staring at the divers passing through- the Barracuda's are a good indication that some of the bigger stuff are on there way back to the best marine park in the north! Jackson Reef and Thomas reef in Tiran offered up some excellent vis and plenty of jacks.
The temp is getting warmer and this week there were some very hot spells where people could sunbathe, it can get chilly at night with some wind, however for those of you who are UK divers the sea temp is still considered warm, the fish life is plentiful, and as long as you go with a warm jacket you can stay toastie when the wind does pick up

19th - 24th Feb Typhoon
Water Temp 21-22 Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm and hood
Air Temp 23-28 - Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, hooded tops, jeans, shorts and T-shirts. Its been much hotter this week with a chance to sunbathe - however still warm jumpers for night time.

Dive Guides: Barry and Victoria on Typhoon
Itinerary: Wrecks and Reefs
Congratulations Due: Typhoon had 4 people doing AOW Rolin, Andrea,Felipe and Jenny. Grazeila completed all her DM sections at home but has completed her 60th dive so congratulations! also Greg did his 500th dive.

After a gentle check out dive Typhoon headed over to Abu Nuhas and did the fantastic wrecks that lie there the Giannis D and the Dunraven, most of the group this week were fairly new divers and enjoyed the dives at the Barge - including a night dive. The crossing to the Thistlegorm saw a few people suffer form a little bit of sea sickness, however it was all better once they got to the Thistlegorm as there was only one other boat - again proving our theory that we try and schedule our itinerary around other boats.
Ras Mohammed was spectacular with a massive school of big Barracuda's clustered together staring at the divers passing through- the Barracuda's are a good indication that some of the bigger stuff are on there way back to the best marine park in the north! Jackson Reef and Thomas reef in Tiran offered up some excellent vis and plenty of jacks.
The temp is getting warmer and this week there were some very hot spells where people could sunbathe, it can get chilly at night though with some wind, however for those of you who are UK divers the sea temp is still considered warm, the fish life is plentiful, and as long as you go with a warm jacket you can stay toastie when the wind does pick up.

29th Jan - 5th Feb
Diamond - Get Wrecked
Water Temp 20 Air Temp 22 - Recommended suit 5 mm - 7 mm and hood. Recommended clothes - waterproof wind breaker, hooded tops, jeans, shorts and T-shirts. During the day there are spells of hot weather but there is a bit of wind, in the evening the wind picks up.
This is Diamond's last trip with us so one to be remembered! We began the week doing the check dives at Ras Katty. Like all the check dive sites we pick places where people have a sheltered bay, or calm waters and a nice sandy bottom just to ease them back into it.
The wrecks around Abu Nuhas are all fairly close together so we spent a couple of days diving Ghiannis D, Carnatic and Dunraven -
Ghiannis D is a great dive - you have the opportunity to swim through the Wheel house, which is on a big angle.
After a windy start we did manage to moor up at the Thistlegorm and got a couple of good dives there, one of the guests saw some grey reef sharks, always a great sight to see sharks around the wrecks to add to the mystery and the underwater ghosts...

It is a little windy at this time, however for those of you who are UK divers the sea temp is still considered warm, the fish life is plentiful, and as long as you go with a warm jacket you can stay tostie when the wind does pick up.

22nd Jan 2006 - 29th
This week Typhoon is out of the water for its yearly re-fit.

And due to popular request a Hot Tub is going to be fitted

Barry and Vicky fly back to the Red Sea after a week in the UK this saturday and are hoping to be the first to check it out!

Vicky has just completed her BSAC Instructor Advanced Nitrox course in Wraysbury (Brrr!) So for all you Techy BSAC guys she's ready and willing to teach you!!

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