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CAMARADE

The *Camarade* isn't a deep dive, which is precisely why we love it. Sunk in 1971, this old fishing vessel ran aground hard, and now it sits in just two metres of water, offering a completely different kind of wreck exploration. We’d describe it as an intertidal playground. You’ll spend your time here at eye-level with the surface, watching the light play through the kelp, illuminating the ribs of the boat. It’s an incredible spot for photographers, especially when the tide is high and the sun is out, dappling the exposed metalwork. We’ve seen blennies darting into every crevice, little rock gobies peeking out from under plates of rust, and even juvenile pollack weaving through the twisted frames. For us, it’s all about the texture and the life that clings to it. You’ll want to time your visit for slack high tide to get the best visibility and the calmest conditions – trying to fin against any swell in two metres of water is always a losing battle. The *Camarade* isn't about deep penetration or grand scale; it's about the small, intricate details and the sheer joy of a sunlit, shallow wreck.