Divers: Alex, Khalid and Arshan

Divers: Khalid, Alex, Arshan

Kerstin Binoth, Gordon, Sarah Jones, Alex, Ala, Bassam and Sultan

Divers: Kerstin Binoth, Gordon, Sarah Jones, Alex, Ala, Bassam and Sultan

Buddy: Captain Akram, Noura

Buddy: Sarah Jones, Akram, Noura Second dive to my favorite wreck - Inchcape 10.

Divers: Abdullah with son Ahmad, Muhamad, Mayed and Omar Sarah E Jones Guide: Ansar

Divers: Abdullah and son Ahmad, Muhamad, Mayed and Omar Captain Sarah E. Jones Guide: Azizul Hoque Safiul Alam (Ansar) Nudi Galore. Glorious photography day

Divers: Captain Sarah E. Jones, Captain Adam, Adel, Captain Rashid, Abdullah Boat Captain: Darwin aka Captain Brando Weather was challenging. Sea became rough and it started raining.

Divers: Sarah E Jones and Caroline Frudd Guide: Ansar (Azizul Hoque Shaiful Alam)

Divers: Sarah E Jones and Caroline Frudd Guide: Ansar (Azizul Hoque Shaiful Alam)

Buddy: Sarah E Jones, Adam, Adel, Khalid On Nudi hunt Following the successful sinking and creation of the artificial reef Inchcape 1 in December 2001, a second boat was offered by the Inchcape team, and after suitable preparation, was sunk in April 2002. Location Located fairly near Martini Rock, Inchcape 2 is situated in an upright position approximately 22m of water at N25 20.347 E56 22.827 with access by boat only. This makes the wreck suitable for most divers, however some experience would be useful for novice divers as frequently the surface current can be strong and a swim to the mooring line from the boat can be tiring if other boats are already there. Conditions should be checked first, and in the case of a late arrival it is best to drop off the boat up current and drift to the mooring buoy instead of swimming against the current. After “Hurricane Gono” in June 2007, the boat moved and the wheelhouse disappeared. It now lists slightly to port with the deeper seaward side on starboard. It is possible to swim through this wreck by entering through the aft engine room hatches and exiting via the stairs forward, however please do not attempt this unless you have been suitably trained in diving in overhead environments. Additionally the use of standard A-valve first stages is not recommended for penetration dives as they can be dislodged or damaged during penetration by unskilled divers and if no other alternate air source is available, this could lead to a fatality. There is plenty to see on the outside however, a large shoal of resident snapper are always around, as well as some fusiliers which frequently dive into the forward hatches when the Jack or Trevally swoop on them looking for lunch. Descent onto the wreck is via the mooring line. Recently the visibility in the upper layer has been very poor and the wreck is generally not visible until around 10m depth. The line is attached to the starboard side approximately about 5m from the stern. The length of the wreck is around 21m and 5m wide and 3m deep. It does not take long to swim around it, however take your time as there is plenty to see. Given the depth and that this is a square profile dive, the maximum time on air is going to be limited to around 36 minutes, so watch your time and your air supply. If you dive on Nitrox you will enjoy a 70-minute dive with EAN36 or 60 minutes with EAN32. Marine Life This site has a lot to offer for the macro photographer and has attracted a host of smaller groups of fish besides the shoaling fish mentioned earlier. Personally for me this is one of two best dive sites for spotting and photographing nudibranchs on the east coast. Start your dive by dropping off the mooring line to the starboard side to the sand and maintain neutral buoyancy about a meter above and slowly circle around the wreck using a frog kick rather than a flutter in order not to disturb the sand. Check out the sandy area for rays and crocodile fish. On the port side there are a couple of old fishing pots about 3 meters from the wreck, always worth investigating. After your deeper circumnavigation ascend to the deck level and check out the sides of the wreck for nudibranchs, according to Karin of Divers Down, the maximum number of species recorded on one dive was 13, but I am afraid I have only seen a maximum of six different species on any one dive. At the stern and around other locations there are many small groups of fish mainly Anthias, Chromis and Damselfishes. Moray eels may be spotted too lurking in the tyres that hang around the side of the wreck or in crevices between what remains of the superstructure. Bring a torch and be amazed at the colours. There are many scorpionfish around too, although not as prolific as Martini Rock, so take care if you have to touch the wreck for any reason. On the starboard bow, there is some blue soft coral, occasionally you may see a seahorse hanging in there. Additionally there are a couple of resident Lionfish on the wreck too, again be careful as they have poisonous spines and fear nothing. Check the deck area for small creatures and don’t be surprised if an inquisitive filefish swims up to you and looks you in the eye before swimming off. Once you have reached 70 bar pressure you should be back at the mooring line ready to ascend, and remember your safety stop at 5m. Should you for some reason fail to find the mooring line, deploy your SMB (you do carry one don’t you!) and ascend using it, as there may be other boat traffic on the surface.

Buddy: Sarah E Jones and Adam

Diving with Barracuda Diving Center Buddies: Captain Sarah E Jones, Rasid and Adel

Diving with Captains: Sarah E Jones, Rasid and Adel

Buddies: Captain Akram plus 41 others (Captain Ola and Dominic groups) Guide: Ansar Boatman: Darwin aka Captain Brando

Buddies: Captain Akram plus 41 others (Captain Ola and Dominic groups) Guide: Ansar Boatman: Darwin aka Captain Brando

Buddies: Captain Akram, Arw, Fatin and 2 others Guide: Ansar Boatman: Darwin aka Captain Brando Nudi and more Nudi

Buddies: Captain Akram, Arwa, Fatin, Ben and 2 others Guide: Ansar Boatman: Darwin aka Captain Brando

Buddies: Captain Akram and Fatin Guide: Ansar Boatman: Darwin aka Captain Brando Nudi Time

Buddies: Captain Akram and Fatin Guide: Ansar Boatman: Darwin aka Captain Brando It is a nudi haven day

Buddies: Captain Akram, Nora, Carol, Faten and Muna All about Nudis. Using TG4 and working the set up and lightings

Fun Diving Day at Khor Fakkan Buddies: Faten, Arwa, Nora, Carol

Fun Diving Day at Khor Fakkan Buddies: Faten, Arwa, Nora, Carol

Who was there? Captain Akram and just me! Captain was planning to dive with Darwin and Ansar as the boat man. Boat engine was in question. We managed to get the boat out by 12 noon. Otherwise the diving was stunning while the visibility was bad.

Diving with Sarah and Renie Nudis love

Oh Pearly Nudi

It's been a while since diving the BLOCK. Visibility was not good. And with many divers about lifting the sand made the visibility worst. Divers: Captain Sarah E Jones, Reenie, Moussa, Sultan and Bassem.

Nudis and more Nudis. Amazing dive with nutty buddies - Captain Sarah E Jones, Reenie, and Moussa. Photography: Learning the new set up for TG5. The pictures now improved dramatically. So many amazing pictures. Most memorable is the nudi on the leaves. Perfect positioning. Just awesome

Only 4 diver today on the boat. Diving with Sarah

Diving with Dominic and Sophie

Diving with no weights!

Divers: Arbab Mohamed, Rasid, Adel, Akram and Arwa Guide: Moen

Divers: Captain Sarah E Jones, Adam Al Qarsn, Captain Akram, Arwa and Faten Photoshoot: Arwa. Was a good experience taking photos of model Arwa. Learnt a lot. Arwa was amazing underwater without the mask and regulator

Divers: Captain Sarah E Jones, Adam Al Qarsn, Captain Akram, Arwa and Faten Freezing cold.... bbbrrrrrrr

DIVERS: Captain Khalid, Mohamed Mahboob, Captain Abu Nawas and Ben

Divers: Captain Akram and Ashraf

Divers: Captain Akram and Ashraf

Divers: Captain Akram Omar, Ahmed Nabil, Aadel, Rasid, and Captain Mohamed Found my pearly NUDI! Just awesome

Divers: Captain Omar, Ahmed Nabil, Rasid, Aadel and Captain Mohamed

Divers: Adam Al Qarsn, Arwa, Captain Akram, and Ben

Divers: Adam Al Qarsn, Arwa, Captain Akram, and Ben

Dive Buddies: Adam Al Qarsn, Arwa, Captain Akram and Ben

Divers: Captain Akram Omar and Simon

Divers: Captain Akram Omar, Simon and Mohamed Al Hossani

Buddy: Eman Haggag

Dive with Eman Haggag

Exceptional visibility. Diving was pleasant and peaceful Divers: Captain Akram, Arwa, Mark, Micheal

Diving with Captain Akram, Arwa, Mark, Michael Diving the new deep reef for the first time - Deep Reef 3

Always good to dive in Inchcape 10

A pleasant afternoon dive. Water was cold

Diving buddies: Sheila, Captain Akram, Rashed and Aadel

Divers: Arbab Mohammed Al Hosseini, Ella, Leah, Ruby, Aadel Boat captain: Nathan Dive Masters: Ronald and Spencer Exploration dive: Exciting day to adventure and trying to find new . Dive the new deep reef and Ruby Reef. Later checking on the Jet ski site.

Divers: Arbab Mohammed Al Hosseini, Ella, Leah, Ruby, Aadel Boat captain: Nathan Dive Masters: Ronald and Spencer Exploration dive: Ruby Reef

First time diving the Jet Ski dive site. Still new reef of 3 years and developing.

Divers: Kerstin Binoth, Gordon Smith, Aadel, Maitha, Marko

Divers: Eman, Vanja, Arwa Eisa, Captain Akram, Captain Abdullah, Ella, Lily, Kerstin Binoth, Gordon Smith, and a full boat of divers DM: Allen Boat Captain: Ronald

Dive 400th! Encounter with sharks about 3m long. Exciting. Buddy with Captain Abdullah.

Afternoon Dive Divers: Vanja, Mark and Simon

Divers: Vanja, Mark and Simon

Exploration Dive Divers: Arwa Eisa, Eman, Vanja, Captain Abdullah, Lily, Sheila, Captain Akram