14take to the waterdivinghow about...As well as activities on the water8217s
surface, there is also plenty of fun to be
found beneath the waves. Tor Bay has
long been a favourite with the diving
community due to its natural, sheltered
conditions and an abundance of small
coves. The relative warmth of the Gulf
Stream brings a marvellously diverse
population of sea life including corals,
sponges, sea anemones, 64257 sh and marine
crustaceans. Popular locations include
Fairy Cove, Babbacombe Beach and
Brixham Breakwater. For the more
seasoned and adventurous diver,
Shoalstone Reef, Thatchers Rock and
Berry Head offer challenging but
rewarding sub-aqua experiences.
You may not be diving in crystal clear
Caribbean waters but there are still
incredible diving opportunities on offer!Who Can Do It?You8217ll need to have diving experience (see
Training box) before exploring our mysterious
wrecks and corals. Pool taster sessions are an
option so you can learn the basics and a good
open water course will give you everything you
need to become a competent
diver.Required KitDiving schools can provide the equipment
for hire (regulator, masks etc) and wet suits.Sport RatingTHRILL4/5DANGER3/5FITNESS4/58216The Ridge8217
8211 Lies between Brixham
and Torquay Harbours. A site of many
items trawled up by boats including
a twin-engined aircraft.
8216London Bridge8217
8211 At a depth of 10 metres
lies the stern section of a Dutch barge.
Fairy Cove
8211 100 metres on from the rock
shelf sits the wreck of the E.Boat T.289.3 Top Wreck SitesDo it now...Turn to diving listings on page 23Lyme Bay
TrainingOut in the wider Lyme Bay, a mass of deep
sea wrecks is waiting to be explored within an
easy distance of English Riviera shores.
The English Riviera is fortunate to have several
centres devoted to diving tuition, trips and
equipment hire that can accommodate
divers at all levels of experience. Some offer
P.A.D.I courses and certi64257 cation. Photo: www.underwaterpics.co.uk
Photo: www.underwaterpics.co.uk
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