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VAL DE SAIRE

The Val de Saire, a 16-meter fishing vessel, went down in 1991, and now she’s a genuinely great dive for those comfortable with deeper wrecks. Lying upright at 57 metres, she’s small enough that you can really get to know her in one dive, rather than feeling rushed. We love how intact she is – the wheelhouse is still there, and you can peer into the holds, often finding conger eels peering back. The deck is carpeted in jewel anemones, a riot of orange and pink, and enormous edible crabs often scuttle out from beneath plating as you pass. Visibility can be a bit of a lottery, as it often is in these parts, but on a good day, the natural light penetration is surprisingly decent given the depth. We always aim for a slack tide window; the currents here can be fierce if you get it wrong, making for a truly challenging dive. This wreck is perfect for experienced technical divers looking for a rewarding deep dive without the expansive scale of some larger wrecks. It’s an intimate exploration, offering a real sense of the vessel’s working life before she found her final resting place.