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CLAN MALCOLM

The Clan Malcolm wreck isn't your typical deep dive. No, this one's all about the intertidal zone, which we find utterly fascinating. She was a big steamship, ran aground in dense fog back in '35, then got broken up and dispersed with explosives. What's left, though, is an incredible playground for a very different kind of dive. We love exploring the scattered plates and twisted metal that lie in just a couple of metres of water. It's a fantastic spot for a long, shallow dive or even a snorkel on a calm day. Imagine the sun filtering through the water, illuminating the rust-coloured steel. You'll find crabs scuttling under every crevice, blennies peering out from bolt holes, and an amazing array of anemones clinging to the wreck. The colours are surprisingly vibrant, especially when the light hits them just right. We’d suggest timing your visit with a decent slack tide, otherwise, you'll be fighting the surge, which can really kick up the sand. It’s not about penetration here, it’s about slow exploration and appreciating the life that’s made a home in the wreckage.