09.
HOWTOSEEBARRACUDA,
JACKFISH,SNAPPER
AND
MAYBEEVENAREEFSHARK
WRECK IT
“If possible, doawreckdive.
Cedar Pride, in theGulf
of Aqaba–whichcanbe
accessed fromTel Aviv– is
amazing. It’s acargo-vessel
wreck from the80s that has
over 30 yearsof coral growth
and is rich inmarine life.”
FINDTHERIGHTSPOT
“Inwinter, it’snice togowhere
it’shot.Oneofmy top sites is
theSharkandYolandaReef in
Sharmel Sheikh,where you
can seebarracuda, jackfish,
snapper andeven reef sharks.”
JUSTDO IT
“If youhaven’t divedbefore,
then it’s time you tried. It’s
awonderful feeling tobe
immersed inanewworld.
Youalsoget to seecreatures
as incredibleasdolphins (off
Sharmel Sheikh) andwhale
sharks (nearHurghada) in
their natural habitat.”
TAKETHELOWSBEFORE
THEHIGHS
“It’sbest tobook your dive
for themiddleof your trip,
as it canbedangerous tofly
straight after becauseof the
residual nitrogen in your body.
You shouldwait aminimumof
12hours, though theofficial
advice is towait 24.”
DRINKTHERIGHTFLUIDS
“It’s temptingonholiday, but
don’t drinkbeforediving. I’ve
hadgroups turnup swigging
beerwhowe’vehad to turn
away. If youdivewithalcohol
in your blood, you’remore
susceptible todecompression
sickness–which, trustme,
isn’tworth that booze.”
HEALTHCHECK
“Get agoodnight’s sleep
beforeadiveand if you’renot
feelingwell –especially if
congested–don’t do it. You
won’t haveasgooda timeand
it canbe veryuncomfortable.”
TRAVELLER TIPS
FACTFILE
NAME
JennyBurford
AGE
28
FROM
Hertfordshire, UK
HASWORKED IN
Egypt,
Tel Aviv, Jordan, Thailand
OCCUPATION
Diving instructor
THE
MANUAL
Discover somegreatdive spotswhileenjoying
the sunshine thiswinter, says this
memberof theget-up-and-gogeneration
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AS TOLD TO
VICKY LANE
PHOTO
JON ENOCH
WITH THANKS TO
LONDONSCHOOLOFDIVING.COM
