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RAYDER

The Rayder, a small fishing vessel that met its end on the rocks back in '94, isn't your grand, sprawling wreck, but we love it for its character. It’s a shallower dive, sitting upright at around 14 metres, which makes it perfect for a longer bottom time and really soaking it all in. We've spent many a dive here just exploring the remains of the wheelhouse and the hull, which has become a proper little apartment block for local critters. You'll spot schools of juvenile pollock darting in and out of the metalwork, sometimes a shy conger eel peeking from a dark corner, and the anemones are particularly colourful here, blooming like tiny underwater gardens on the superstructure. It’s not a dive for tearing around; it’s one for slow exploration, peering into every nook. Our favourite time to visit is just before high tide, when the water clarity often improves, and the light filters down beautifully, illuminating the deck. It's a genuinely charming little wreck, full of life, and ideal for photographers or anyone who appreciates the quieter side of wreck diving.