14th April 2024- Double Island Sunday Funday!

We had a cracker weekend and topped it off with two dive trips going out! SoWild packed up to shot northbound to North Solitay for a double dive, while MegaWild loaded up and headed out to South Solitary. Both trips were nice and easy, with calm seas and good company!

South Solitary surface conditions were great, where we had minimal chop which made for an easy entrace and exit. The visibility did drop slightly overnight, however there was still minimal current underwater. With the top end looking inviting, everyone rolled in at Shark Gutters for their first dive to explore the ins and outs of the gutters. Our second dive was a drift, with divers entering the water at South Boulder and swimming down to The Gantry. There was a lot to see on this dive, highlights being Leopard Sharks and Spotted Eagle Rays. Gold Egg Cowries, Bull Rays, schooling fish, and a Mantis Shrimp. Visibility was around 7-10 metres and the water temperature sat at a comfortable 24°C

So Wild made it to North Solitary in good time. Similar conditions were seen at North, calm surface and minimal underwater current. As always, everybody had a couple of beautiful dives! Divers were able to cruise around Anenome Bay for their first dive, while the second dive was spent in Elbow Cave. The most notable marine creature seen was a 2 metre (??) Great Barracuda that was lingering behind two of our regular divers, lucky them! A Leopard Shark was seen near the surface, so the recent winds havent scared them away! Other notable marine life seen were the numerous Anenome Fish in and around Anenome Bay, as well as lots of colourful Nudibranchs. Visbility was also 7-10 metres and 24°C in the water.

Congratulations Lindy for completing your PADI Open Water Diver Course!