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YVETTE

Okay, let's talk about Yvette. Forget your typical deep-water wreck dive; this one's different. We’re talking about a wreck that’s literally at the surface, which makes it incredibly accessible – a fantastic spot for snorkelers, freedivers, and even just a shallow SCUBA exploration when the sea is calm. The Yvette, a 66-meter motor vessel, ran aground in 1973 after her hold flooded, then broke up in a heavy swell. What you'll find today are the scattered remains of a respectable ship, all sitting in about a meter of water. It’s an amazing feeling to swim right over the superstructure, seeing light shafts play through the gaps in the hull. Our favourite detail is how the metal has been colonised; you get these vibrant green algae and small anemones clinging on, with schools of juvenile damselfish flitting in and out of the rusted plating. It’s a shallow, bright, and surprisingly intricate dive site, perfect for spending an hour just exploring the history and the unexpected life that thrives there.