Technical Diving in the Red Sea - Tek Diving Safaris


18 Mar 2010

Tekstreme
Emperor Divers
Touristic Marina
Hurghada
Egypt
Phone: +20 (0)122385786
E-mail: info@tekstremediving.com
Technical Diving with Emperor Divers Red Sea

Tekstreme Brochure 2010
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TECHNICAL DIVING SAFARIS



Seven-day liveaboard safaris give the perfect opportunity to discover and explore unknown wrecks and reefs that the Red Sea has to offer.

There are northern and southern trips available.

Leaving from Hurghada, the northern trip is spent diving on unspoiled deep wrecks around the Straits of Gubal, breath-taking drop-offs in the Ras Mohammed Marine Park and long penetration dives on world-class wrecks like the Thistlegorm, the Rosalie Moller and the deeper Al Gamar Al Saudi Ferry.

The water temperature and the dive sites make it possible to do two dives in one:
The first part being a deep dive exploring a wreck, a surprising canyon or an astonishing wall in crystal clear water. The second part of the same dive is spent in shallow water, swimming around colourful coral reefs, teeming with marine life, while completing the decompression stops.

Important Note:
This trip is only open to certified and experienced technical divers as some dive sites are deep and beyond the capabilities and range of the recreational diver.
It is designed to fulfil the needs of Extended Range and Trimix divers, using open circuit scuba or rebreather.
The dive sites are selected according to the experience, qualification and wishes of our guests.

The safari boat is specially adapted to offer a full range of technical diving services:
  • Comfortable diving area, with convenient ladders, large boat deck with ample space. For obvious reasons, the trip is limited to a maximum 10 to 15 Tek divers depending on the boat.
  • A very helpful crew, ready to provide you with the most enjoyable diving environment, to help you exit the water or carry heavy gear.
  • All types of mixes (from nitrox to trimix) blended by a certified gas blender according to your needs.
  • CCR-friendly services with rebreather specific cylinders and sofnolime available on board, please e-mail us with queries or requests.
  • All the necessary equipment on board (analysers, blending panels, nitrox and air compressors).
  • A very well equipped rental department (all technical gear, lift bags, CCR).
  • Reliable first aid procedures and equipment. All our crew is trained to understand the specific needs and procedures of technical divers.
  • An experienced Tekstreme guide who can also train you, if needed, to specific techniques (mixed gas diving, rebreather, advanced wreck penetration).
  • Comfortable cabins and lounge with VCR, TV and music… and the much appreciated food and drink.

2010 Dates:

MY Emperor Elite
04 - 11 March 2010
Tech North
Ex. to Hurghada
 MY Emperor Elite
06 - 13 August 2010
Tech South
Ex. to Marsa Ghalib
 MY Emperor Elite
26 Nov - 03 Dec 2010
Tech North
Ex. to Hurghada


NORTH SAFARI

(dep/arr Hurghada)

Guests spend first night on the boat in the new Hurghada marina.

Day 1: - Depart Hurghada. Check dive on the quieter cargo ship of the Rosalie Moller. 30m - 50m. Weather permitting night dive on Rosalie Moller.

Day 2: - Visit the famous wrecks at Abu Nuhas.

Day 3: - Wake up to a deep wreck dive on the more recently found large ferry Al Qamar. 60m - 85m.

Day 4: - Another chance to explore more of the Deep Wreck Dive on the ferry Al Qamar.

Day 5: - Visit the deep wreck of the Gulf Fleet 31, lying on the reef of Shaabrugh Umm Gammar. 85m - 100m.

Day 6: - Dive the very famous deep wall drift dive on Small Giftun Island including the archway during ascent. Optional 2nd dive on the purposefully sunk wreck of the cargo ship the Hebat Allah before returning to port.

Technical Diving in the Red Sea Divers with ladder

SOUTH SAFARI

(dep/arr Port Ghalib)

Day 1: - Depart Port Ghalib. Check dive at the Pinnacles of Ras Trombie before sailing to the Brothers. 2nd dive on the wreck of the Aida. 30m - 70m.

Day 2: - Wake up to an early deep wreck dive on Numidia lying on Big Brother. 20m - 70m. Chance in the afternoon to step onto the island, meet the locals and climb the lighthouse.

Day 3: - Morning dive at the deep wall/wreckage of the Zealot at the stunning Daedalus Reef. Keep a look out for the famous schools of hammerheads in this area.

Day 4: - Time for another deep wreck dive, this time on the Maiden at Rocky Island. 85m-110m.

Day 5: - Get a second chance to explore more of the deep wreck Maiden at Rocky Island or deep cave system at Shaab Sharm depending on weather.

Day 6: - To finish off the trip, a visit to the famous Elphinstone Reef is required to dive along its stunning walls and through its Arch before returning to port.


PLEASE NOTE:

ALL THE ABOVE ROUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DEPENDING ON A NUMBER OF FACTORS WHICH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  • The weather
  • The time of the year (Length of daylight hours)
  • The ability & experience levels of the divers
  • Any special needs of the guests (training sites, specific depths etc)
It should also be made clear that on the southern routes divers will be a long way from the nearest medical recompression facility (up to 12 hours at the furthest points). In Egypt you cannot rely on any speedy air evacuation but must rely on the safari boat having returned to the nearest port for an evacuation by road.

In addition, the southern route does involve A LOT of travelling, with up to 12 hours at a time of overnight travelling times and up to six hours travelling in the daytime on occasions.

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