tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91014339185272132992024-03-04T23:28:41.254-08:00Tornado Marine FleetOperating in the Red Sea since 1989, Tornado Marine Fleet has accumulated a wealth of valuable experience and knowledge to develop a luxurious liveaboard fleet.Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-81178256634595354752012-05-14T06:17:00.003-07:002012-05-14T06:17:44.907-07:00Kirk Truscott- long time diver of the Red Sea talks about his trip on Mistral.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This will be a dive site that I will remember as being one of the
best of this trip for me as a photographer. So much so I dived the site three
times, two day dives on day one, one night dive followed by a morning dive the
next day. The little life was simply stunning and in vast quantities. The thing
I will remember the most from this site is my first sighting of a yellow mouth eel,
the colours of this beautiful creature and the brightness of the yellow when it
looked straight at me from its resting hole will stay with me for years to
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Having dived 30 trips in the Red Sea
(mainly daily diving), this boat with its crew have set a new bench mark for
me. Starting with the crew: all were very helpful, worked well beyond the call
of duty and you could see that they were proud of maintaining their hard
working and guest caring reputations. The guys looking after our kits before,
during and after the dive were amazing at the level of detail to ensure your
kit was ready and then returned to your spot on the boat after each dive (very
impressed with this).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The guys in the main saloon behind
the bar were always ensuring our needs for refreshments were met. Dinner was
well organised with finished plates being removed and dessert offered without
asking. 5 star service, thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The
Guides – Firstly impressed with the use of technology for providing the dive
briefs on the LCD using powerpoint was a nice touch. Something you don’t get on
the day boats. The briefs from Reda provided all the information required for a
safe dive and the level of detail was impressive. I like the touch of using
actual photographs from the dive sites to give people an actual representation
of what to expect from each dive. In the water, the guides knew the sites like
the back of their hands and showed various things of interest to anyone who
wanted to see it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">I usually
lose weight when I visit Sharm on dive trips. Needless to say I will need some
extra gym time when I head home to lose the few pounds I have gained from the
food on this trip. Cooking was lovely and complements to the chef.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-24589221238349669032012-05-07T06:53:00.002-07:002012-05-07T06:53:30.338-07:00Rosalie and Ras onboard the M.V Mistral<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">“After two great dives on the mighty Rosalie Muller, I wasn’t
expecting much from the Barge.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">I was
pleasantly surprised!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The afternoon
sunlight in the shallow depth was b</span><a href="" name="_GoBack" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">eautiful and the whole
site looked like it had been artificially constructed for an aquarium, it was
that perfect!</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">I met “George” the
resident giant moray with a head the size of a Labrador!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">The ‘small stuff’ was also beautiful, in
particular the dartfish, goby, blenny &basslet.” G. Booth</span></div>
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was just brilliant. I will definitely come back to dive her again. </b>There’s just
too much to see. I wasn’t expecting much from The Barge after being high from
Rosalie Muller but I was surprised about just how much life was on the small
spot around the Barge. <b>The wreck
attracts so much marine life that it kept us busy for several dives</b>.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kvaltinova, Prague, CZ<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hours away? Absolute paradise</b> – gorgeous soft corals, Moray eel, too many fish
to mention. Utter peace - could dive this again and again – can’t wait to come
back. THE BEST DAY OF DIVING ALL WEEK! Thanks” Shark Reef – Ras Mohamed - Alan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ever done, </b>this dive consists of drift dive, and a great deal of scenery, such
as Moray eel, Napoleon Wrass and a great deal of different kinds of coral life.
This dive is a must if you visit Egypt.” - Simon Guttridge Poole Dorset UK<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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think that the guides saved the best for the last? The pinnacles and anemone
city was amazing. And the turtle came to say good bye to us.” - Jana
Kvaltinova, Prague, CZ<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">“I have been on fifteen liveaboard trips in the Red Sea over the
last twenty years. The crew aboard the
Mistral are exemplary. Everyone has a
basic command of English. There is
nothing that is too much trouble for them.
Both before and after the dive, they are there to help and ready &
waiting with refreshments. Superb
service. The dive briefings were very
thorough with detailed images of the wreck / dive site and supporting
photographs. The dive guides speak
excellent English. Everyone has a sense
of humour! I would certainly recommend
the Mistral to my diving colleagues in the UK.” - G. Boothddixon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-2453160418165457362012-04-30T03:00:00.003-07:002012-04-30T03:00:42.953-07:00Cyclone charms our guests yet again.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Thistlegorm was awesome!!!! First wreck dive and it was awesome. Lots of chance to go in and out of the
structure which was amazing!! <b>Dive guide provided an amazing tour around the wreck”</b>
Maxine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is our first live-aboard and we were pleasantly surprised by how nice our room
and surroundings were</b>, and have to comment on how well run the dive deck was
maintained” Graham & Judi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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first experience of live aboard. Would
definitely return.</b> The crew was more
than attentive and accommodation very good.”
Maxine and Jeff <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We
loved the crew! Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and always quick to smile.
<b>Special thanks to Mahmoud and Ahmed, wonderful people. </b>Tamer is extremely easy
to spend time with and was happy to share his experience of the Red Sea and
Egypt with you – Shokran Habibi! Excellent briefings, with detail and passion. Sameh was attentive and very quick to offer
assistance. Both excellent guides and
very good divers. <b>The crew and guides are the icing, cream and cherry on top of
the cake.</b>” Samantha and Youri<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Thistlegorm – we were the only ones on it at 6am – not a diver in
site. <b>The itinerary was perfect allowing
us to experience what so few people get to see</b>” Richard</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Cyclone
is a lovely boat. I have been on her
many times before the refit and she has lost none of her charm” Chris<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<b>Yolanda….awesome!
You must see it for yourself.</b> Dolphins
swan along with the boat and the Captain (Hamada) even turned the boat around
so we could get a better look. Talk about good service!” Samantha & Youri.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Very
comfortable and super clean – showers
and hot water every day – a luxury” Yvonne & Stephen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The knowledge of the guides is good and I like the way pictures of the
wrecks were shown in the briefing along the planned dive route – <b>this helped
remove fears of the unknown that more inexperienced guests may have had.</b>” <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<b>Thistlegorm
was as magical and fantastic as ever</b> and made even more so by the excellent
briefings and tips from Tamer. Samantha & Youri <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<b>I was apprehensive with the first dives not having an extensive amount
of experience but guides were awesome and quickly made me feel confident to do
all of the dives </b>– great sense of humour – and excellent guides on each of the
dives.” Maxine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Loved
the variety of food that magically managed to suit everyone. <b>Salads were
particularly tasty – fresh and colourful.</b>” Yvonne & Stephen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-72303931242019561422012-04-19T03:06:00.000-07:002012-04-19T03:06:18.020-07:00Bedales School Liveaboard Trip<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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difference with 15 Children from <b>Bedales School in Hampshire.</b> The kids had a great time, learnt a lot, and
improved their diving skills in the beautiful surroundings of the Red Sea. </span></div>
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really good experience and my favourite dive of the day!” Georgie Gulliver.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Great start to the week, really fun and
felt at ease with guides already” (Maddy, Scally, Anna and Georgie B). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Really beautiful relaxed dives good
introduction to Red Sea” (Charlotte and Emily) </span><br />
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Reef, Jack Fish Alley, Alternatives and ND Jackfish Alley was really cool. <b>There
was really cool fish</b> and was nice and warm.” (Freya Priestly) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Small crack was amazing loved Val taking
us the other side it was so pretty”(Charlotte and Emily)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Great last dives at Shark Reef, <b>had loads
of fun with the dives and stealing peoples fins</b>” (Maddy, Scally, Anna and
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Wrecks were incredible, loved the coral
and glass fish” (Maddy, Scally, Anna and Georgie B).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Good wreck amazing how intact it was and
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dive was my favourite out of the two dives that we did on the Thistlegorm and <b>I
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Guides and
crew are very nice and very funny.” (Georgie Gulliver) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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meet a more hospitable and friendly crew and the guides were superb and the
briefings excellent. <b>Ten
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<b>AMAZING
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Sameh is so fun and friendly, <b>Val is amazing very cool</b> with the
surfing fins, Reda is so funny with his laugh he he he, <b>everyone
is soooo nice and friendly</b>” (Charlotte
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I will miss the
crew and hope to see you all again. They were friendly, very helpful and <b>were
the funniest people to ever be with</b>” (Edward)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<b>This is a very special diving holiday</b>. The whole package is designed so
that you see the best of the Red Sea in the most fantastic boat
environment. I felt really safe both
when diving and on the boat which is so important on this type of holiday. Thank you so much.” (Judy)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<b>Really amazing trip, so much fun, loved
everything and everyone on the boat</b>, will definitely
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Incredible and unforgettable. <b>Would
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live-aboard, and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Weather good and guides very knowledgeable on
the wrecks and marine life to be seen.
Support staff helpful, and food plentiful and tasty.” - Ged McDonald<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and a very good experience. The staff have been very supportive.” - Richard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fish no better way to start the day!” Richard<o:p></o:p></span></span></h1>
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Hamish.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">“The boat has nice character, good
layout.”</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> Richard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">“Everything you need and superbly
maintained by the excellent crew.” John<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">“Cyclone, best boat that I have been
on, out of 8 different boats.” Nigel<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">“Very
friendly and happy crew, Dive guides could not be better.” Hamish<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">“These
guys are exceptional – everyone does their job professionally, and then gives
that bit more in friendliness and helpfulness.”
John<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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before and I find the boat very nice. Nice rooms. <b>I liked that we got big
towels and a bath robe.</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0in;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0in;"><b>Spacious areas
inside and outside. I don’t think I could be on a better boat.</b> I also really
liked the closets and drawers in the room and of course having our own bathroom
was really nice.” Marianne</span></div>
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recommend it to all. Huge, good space, little rolling, cabins nice.” Geir<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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used before.</b> Good cabins, nice layout of
dive deck, good lounge and nice outdoor areas.”
Sue<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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my second time on a live aboard. <b>They
are the best fleet in the Red Sea.
Fantastic boat</b>.” Karen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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briefings were the best and most comprehensive I have ever known.</b> The guides were really helpful and all the
crew had good sense of humour and with our group this is always helpful....” Sue <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Guides and Crew and the friendliest people you will meet. The Crew can't do enough and the Guides are
so professional and knowledgeable. Every
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the history of the different wrecks which makes it much more interesting.” Karen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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as many more experienced buddies might suggest that these trips are only for
the experienced. Well think again as Tornado
Marine Fleet Guides will give you all the support you need to have a fantastic
holiday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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18<sup>th</sup> Feb: Dive Guides Sameh & Tarek</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All the
crew have been very helpful friendly and quietly efficient. </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The dive guides have been excellent and particularly supportive to
the less experienced members of my group</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> (Bruce
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crew, extremely welcoming and on hand to help at all times. I've not had a bad
meal onboard and the endless supply of tea, coffee and soft drinks is
appreciated. </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The support of the dive team,
especially to relatively new divers, is a great confidence boost.</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> (Michael
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Everyone
on board has been great. </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The guides have been first class
helping a liveaboard newbie enjoy all aspects of the trip. </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The
briefings have been exceptionally thorough allowing you to relax on the dive as
you know what to expect. The rest of the crew have been great from helping with
kitting up to getting you back into the zodiacs! (Louise Kelly) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Best
briefings in the Red Sea! Excellent guides, very friendly crew making you relax
and enjoy the whole week. </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Very professional team from diving
and boat perspective. </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Go dté sibh slán. (Alan O'Reilly).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Learning to fly on the Woodhouse Express was a highlight of the
week (thanks, Tarek)!!</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Fast drift on
the south side and over the saddle avoiding the washing machine between
Woodhouse and Jackson. Great stuff! (Alan O'Reilly).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Chrisoula K – for me one of the highlights of the trip. The swim
from the stern into the cargo hold and workshop was really good. <b>I'm glad I
took the guided option as I would never have found the highlights.</b> (Michael
Berg)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Dunraven a nice easy first penetration dive for less experienced
people</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> in my group followed by a nice
drift along a good reef. Carnatic and Chrisoula K were good follow up dives for
them to enjoy (Bruce Coles)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The crew did a great job picking the party up from Woodhouse in
significant swells; impressive job! (Michael Berg) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Excellent response to technical difficulties at beginning of dive,
which meant I could carry on what proved to be an excellent dive. </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">There was an abundance of marine life (Jim Francis).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Loved both Jackson and Woodhouse Reefs – amazing drifts even with
the high wind creating large swells. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Felt like I was flying through the Red Sea. <b>Did my first ever
night dive on Beacon Rock which was great</b> – saw lots of lion fish! (Louise
Kelly)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Thistlegorm; excellent briefing plus great "emergency"
repairs to my dive computer that saved the dive for me. (Michael Berg)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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easier by excellent guide and briefing. <b>Strong
current, but because of briefing it was expected.</b> Hanging onto shot-line was a thrill in itself
(Jim Francis).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Thistlegorm was an outstanding penetration dive out of the current
followed by a good hang on the line in a fair current. <b>Very well supported
by the dive guide who made sure the less experienced members
of my party were able to cope safely.</b> Small Crack (or Craic?) was a
good easy drift with plenty of life (Bruce Coles)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all the holds on the Thistlegorm </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">–
will always remember it as its was my 50<sup>th</sup> dive. Perfect in every
way! (Louise Kelly) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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inside the wreck is highly recommended. (Mike)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all the staff on the Cyclone. All have
gone out of their way to be extremely helpful and informative. They work well together and you can see there
is a good atmosphere between them. The
divers' briefings were extremely thorough and informative, making dive-planning
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<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-54465549806830601172012-02-23T02:40:00.002-08:002012-02-23T02:52:51.402-08:00Whoop Whoop Whoop Whirlwind Wins.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUL2NeWGc4Ami2K_LyNARv7VAfPoQaItUq9a0VciUy14MqMiHl6gK4cw7DusywkuZG7RgJA1wLmuSRliaSBBu4eMZe9XgLIZa3AZbjtP8O7wFwuTTcbSB6MYWmw84vnZelxAQvVkqaow4/s1600/WW+web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUL2NeWGc4Ami2K_LyNARv7VAfPoQaItUq9a0VciUy14MqMiHl6gK4cw7DusywkuZG7RgJA1wLmuSRliaSBBu4eMZe9XgLIZa3AZbjtP8O7wFwuTTcbSB6MYWmw84vnZelxAQvVkqaow4/s320/WW+web.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">23<sup>rd</sup> Feb 2012 – there is a great atmosphere in
the Tornado Marine Fleet office as finally <b>DIVER magazine officially announces
the winners of the prestigious DIVER annual awards</b>, and YES our sleek, shiny,
and beautiful M.Y Whirlwind steps up on to the red carpet or maybe that should
be the glistening blue waters of the Red Sea to accept the coveted <b>‘Best
Liveaboard of the Year’ 2011 award. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>A big congratulations are in order for the crew of M.Y
Whirlwind </b>who keep her posh and polished, the Engineering department who keep
her purring, and the Food and Beverage and Saloon staff who serve the best
liveaboard food ever from her galley.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Special thanks go to the CEO of Tornado Marine Fleet <b>Ayman Mousa</b>, who made her possible, Operations Manager <b>Carrol Flowers </b>for running her, the Marketing Team <b>Moira Tune and Ramy Youssry</b> who pushed everyone to vote,
and of course last but not least our wonderful <b>Dive Guides</b> who make our divers
happy with their talented guiding, expertise of spotting the amazing, their professionalism,
and care and attention.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are all very proud and thank everyone for
taking their time to vote for truly the best liveaboard – M.Y Whirlwind. </span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-18303996875586404042012-02-08T02:16:00.000-08:002012-02-08T02:16:33.859-08:00An ode to the great wrecks & reefs of the North Red Sea by Heather and Bill Oakes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Chrisoula K: </span></b><span lang="EN-GB">A sea of
bubbles surrounds us as we roll off the zodiac, and descend onto the wreck from
our negative entry. Soon we are admiring this giant of the deep, as this wreck
looks so impressive sitting on the sea bed. We circumnavigate the stern of the
ship, and penetrate the holds to view the cargo, stacked in endless piles. Life
abounds here and fish appear from every crevice as we pass through the ship,
coral encrusts the chuck of the lathe in the ship's workshop, and as we move
forward, the towers of tiles form a imposing corridor. Too soon the dive is
over and we make our way back up the shot line, reflecting on such a super
wreck dive, we are able to fix the image in our minds as the minutes of safety
stop tick by, see you again soon Chrisoula K.</span></span></div>
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penetrates the shadows, highlighting thousands of Glassfish whose sanctuary is
the wheelhouse of this impressive wreck, this image makes for a striking
photograph. After a rapid descent past the intact funnel, we swim through the
aft doorway, which soon leads to the cavernous interior of the engine room. Our
torches pierce the darkness and illuminate the massive remains of this once
noisy place, now eerily silent except for the sound of bubbles as divers
explore inside.</span></span></div>
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our stab jackets as we descend the bow shot, out of the darkness a ship begins
to take shape, our excitement increases as we begin to identify features that
had been highlighted in the briefing a few minutes before. Now these descriptions
have taken form, eagerly we explore the forward parts of this impressive giant.
Jacks hunt speedily amongst the plentiful shoals as we pass the bridge and view
the once proud M displayed on the funnel, all too soon our no-deco time runs
short and we return to the shot line, a slow ascent with a deep stop thrown in
for good measure gives us ample time to reflect on another super dive.</span></span></div>
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transfixed by a surreal view. A Stanier class 8f locomotive sits on the sea
bed, its smokebox door slightly ajar, as if waiting for a cleaner. Remarkably
this mighty beast was thrown clear as the ship exploded after the air attack,
coming to rest in an upright position at the end of its final journey. We
return to the ship and penetrate the holds to savour the many delights that the
Thistlegorm has to offer. All too soon the dive is finished and we make our
ascent. This wreck has so much to offer and we must return again to enjoy its
many delights.</span></span></div>
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surrounds us as we descend through clear water towards the reef. Our torches
soon illuminate the coral heads, which contrast with the sand around them. The
night coral is in full bloom, its spectacular colours lighting our view. We see
Nudibranchs, Moray Eels and many other fish. This is the best night dive of the
week. There is some current so we head back to the boat and reflect on some
special moments as we complete our safety stop near the strobe light.</span></span></div>
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Whirlwind as a whole group, and quickly descend on to a spectacular wall, which
drops impressively into the deep. We enjoy a pleasant drift dive as we slowly
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We reach the
remains of the Yolanda's cargo and marvel at how the marine life has taken over
residence and is slowly covering the odd shaped remains of toilets and other
such articles! The visibility here was very good indeed, with a wide range of
life from free-swimming Moray eels, blue spotted rays and countless other fish.
A very special dive.</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-79063093646069265412012-02-06T03:58:00.000-08:002012-02-06T03:58:31.698-08:00Getting Wrecked with Tornado<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ERa-pQf_Ie8VoOTsiF4AELHTizryswBI8FZHeKYUuZNLANpkB_79AXexo5jDup8SoM_GTFvkz2Pfdqq6g2il9vtILsGWdrEGwj1Sp3o5eWn-pKI9GHKsBSTSkNtCeGJGllcRpluG0MY/s1600/THISTLEGORM+BEDFORD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ERa-pQf_Ie8VoOTsiF4AELHTizryswBI8FZHeKYUuZNLANpkB_79AXexo5jDup8SoM_GTFvkz2Pfdqq6g2il9vtILsGWdrEGwj1Sp3o5eWn-pKI9GHKsBSTSkNtCeGJGllcRpluG0MY/s200/THISTLEGORM+BEDFORD.jpg" width="131" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tornado Marine Fleet have two popular North Red Sea itineraries 'Wrecks and Reefs' and 'Get Wrecked' here's just a snippet of what our guests say about the amazing and varied wrecks we have to offer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Sameh guided</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">us through Thistlegorm’s holds 3,2 and 1 very narrow but an </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">exhilarating
experience particularly to see the radio cars that my father had driven with
the 8<sup>th</sup> Army in Egypt in 1941</b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> – thank you Sameh.”</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Robert Yorke</span><br />
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and to top it off we swam with the dolphins by the boat” - Jennie & James</span></span></div>
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good photos of the lorries and motorbikes , thank you Sameh. Then to the
Carnatic – interesting construction and marvellous views from inside. <b>Finally
to Crysoula K and the long swim through past the tiles –eerie. A really
excellent day”</b> - Robert Yorke </span></span></div>
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it was amazing! <b>I actually saw the rifles, trucks, bikes and welly’s for
real not just in pictures. </b>The current was very strong on the safety stop
it was a case of hang on tight, but I loved it!” - Julie Hill-Paul</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We got to snorkel with Dolphins around Abu Nuhas you can't get any
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<b>Carnatic is a beautiful wreck to dive, fantastic coral and
marine life</b> saw my first sea slug on the swim through. It is a wreck to
take your time in and just gently enjoy everything that your eyes can take in” Julie
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<b>WRECKS!!! What a day, 3 fantastic wrecks</b> great
penetrations and great lighting. Loved it” Dave</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Long swim through and much exploring inside the
Giannis D and the angle made it more interesting– we have dived a lot of
excellent wrecks on this trip.” – Robert Yorke</span></span></div>
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light filtering through</b>. Loved getting the photos of the stern. - Dave</span></span></div>
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-72270984983026523322012-01-30T02:53:00.000-08:002012-01-30T02:54:23.693-08:00Cozy up on Cyclone – one of Tornado’s top boats<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Alexandra</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">: Sting ray station, Alternatives and Beacon Rock. These three
dives were a great introduction to the Ras Mohamed National Park – the former
two conducted during daylight and the latter as a night dive. For those
unaccustomed to the north Red Sea, this was a relatively easy prologue to the
forthcoming dives, thanks to the sheltered conditions, lack of current (with
the exception of the night-dive at Beacon Rock), and the variety of aquatic
flora and fauna.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The dive briefings prior to each excursion were comprehensive and well-illustrated,
and the guiding from Sameh and Yasser both thorough and supportive. These were characteristics
that continued throughout the trip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Mark Sinnott: </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">After a
considerate welcome the previous evening, due to our delayed arrival, the boat
brief and check dive were professionally led. As throughout the trip all the
briefs were of the highest standard and the dives were guided very well. The
trip proved to be one of the best I have had the pleasure of joining and I have
been on over a dozen liveaboards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Brian</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">: all the dives today were again
well briefed and although i have not dived here before the briefing gave me more than enough information to allow me
to know exactly what to expect and where to find relevant points of
interest the mix of coral and wrecks
was stunning a really enjoyable
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Mike and Laura: </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">The highlight
of the trip was diving on the Ghiannis D, which was a super experience. The
interior of the ship, including the engine room and workshop, were interesting
and reminiscent of a bygone era, with a lathe and pillar drill on display for
all to admire. The wildlife on the exterior of the ship was, in our opinion,
the most beautiful, and affluent and varied of the whole trip. This ship was a
fantastic challenge, due to the angle at which it lay on the sea bed. The mast
on the seperated bow section was home to hugely varied and abundant forms of
life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Seeing and photographing turtles at Small Crack</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"> and Shark & Yolanda.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Having the opportunity to dive the
Thistlegorm four times in one trip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Seeing Spanish Dancers on the Beacon
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</span></span><span dir="LTR"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Witnessing and photographing so many
types of nudibranch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with it's huge variety of life. A reef on a wreck!</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">Brilliant.
It's the perfect size for a liveaboard: big enough to allow the group to split
into smaller parties (for guided and unguided dives), yet small enough to
ensure that everyone gets to know one another.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Mike and Laura:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> The guides and crew
were wonderful. No job too small and chef happy to share his recipes! The rooms
are beautifully clean and the dive deck was well equipped, with the crew being
very attentive. </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Food:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Delicious. We really
were fed well during this trip and, by all accounts (from those who've
participated in liveaboards before), the quality of food onboard Cyclone was
far superior to that on other boats.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">All due respect much be paid to the chef, who treated
us to copious cakes on top of soups, mains and salads – including one
especially decorated cake for the three divers who had reached 100, 100 and 400
dives respectively</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-14980770346393347552012-01-19T03:04:00.000-08:002012-01-19T03:05:11.098-08:00Super Cyclone does her best for her guests<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cyclone
had a great weeks charter with Scuba Travel guests. They all enjoyed the trip with sightings of
sharks, turtles, and eagle rays.
Everyone high commended the crew and the guides.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“Thank you
for a very enjoyable trip and making us all feel welcome, </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">we will
definitely be travelling with the Tornado Crew again very soon.” <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paula
Savage & Dave Winter - Directors, </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Nemes Diving & Water Sports
Academy Ltd.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Sammy ordered the <b>sharks,
turtles and eagle rays</b> for us... Great dive!!!” - Adam Walker<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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200<sup>th</sup> dive – fantastic surprise – loved the cake</b>, and so very
thoughtful” – Ruth & Jacky.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Good,
clean cabins, dining area was very good for large groups. Kit deck excellent,
well laid out and enough room for all divers. Lounge very nice, comfortable
area for briefings and relaxing. <b>Best live aboard boat we have been on so
far!”</b> - Paula & Dave<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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were great and crew were really nice and helpful, boat was well kept and food
was good too... <b>Great experience, thanks!”</b> - Kelly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“Excellent
trip, </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">thanks to all the crew for making the holiday
amazing</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">, we were
very well looked after and did not have to worry about a thing... I will be back soon... Much Love!!!” - Adam
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“Fantastic food – lots of choice, something for
everyone and it tasted fantastic. The only down side is that we might need
bigger wetsuits now. Yum!” – Ruth & Jacky.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-55195586702820983072012-01-09T03:22:00.000-08:002012-01-09T03:22:52.471-08:00Christmas on M.Y Whirlwind<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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on! </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">My
favourite part was watching the enormous Spanish Dancer </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">and the strutting lionfish.” Debs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dive for Mark today and it was amazing</b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> after feeling less than good for the
early start dive. Thanks everyone for making it such a great event.”</span></div>
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was amazing; full of beautiful coral and stunning marine life made all the more
exciting by the wreck. <b>Thistlegorm was breath-taking just like being inside
an underwater museum.</b>” Debs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cabins, plenty of room for everyone even though we were a full house.</b> The
crew couldn't do enough to help and made the whole trip really enjoyable, easy
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hummus and salads.” Louise/Mike</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was wonderful, very clean and well prepared, excellent facilities and it all
went perfectly.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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guides and crew were extremely helpful. </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">They made
kitting up and getting out of the boat very easy,</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> which was much
appreciated with all the kit we were wearing.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Great facilities and a very relaxed atmosphere on board.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thansk to Reda and Sameh for shotting the wreck for us, went very well and the
reef was a great chill out dive afterwards.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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liveaboard with Reda and he is the Man, nothing is too much trouble for him and
</span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">he knows every dive site inside out</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">, Likewise Sameh
would bend over backwards to help, both are excellent.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on the Cyclone would do anything to help, </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">definitely the nicest crew I have
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others were lovely too. Nothing could be improved.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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supportive and nothing is too much trouble – especially when I needed my Trimix
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guides and crew did everything possible to make the week go smoothly. For a
tech week </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">we needed a different style of guiding and both
Reda and Sameh both understood exactly what we needed</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">. They were prepared
to support us in everything we planned to do and then let us get on with the
diving. A perfect level of support for a tech week.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Garry Dallas</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">- Manta ray, free swimming moray
eel...what more would you want to see before breakfast. Lovely wrecks and
plenty of colourful fish and coral to see.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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visit from a pod of dolphins which swam with us for a while. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dallas - </span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">As much as I enjoy the caves and wrecks, <b>simply looking in awe at
natures creations..</b>.Encourages me to keep diving here. Well done guys for a
splendid tour of the Red Sea !!!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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of different areas to explore. The boat has a sundeck for basking in the sun on
topdeck, tables and chairs on the level below for socialising. <b>A well stocked
bar </b><b>J</b><b> with comfy couches. </b>Plenty of space and a great atmosphere! Cabins are
cleaned daily and comfortable. What more could you ask for?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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vessel that quite simply did everything it needed to do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to help you in any way they could. Both
dive guides could not have done any more to make the trip a success, <b>Reda
professionalism is a credit to your company.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tony Backhurst live-a-board, </b>still never ceases to amaze how such quality food
is produced in such a confined galley. The food as always is excellent.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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it, it far exceeds our own culinary skills. Can the chef come back with us
please?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ticked every box including service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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very well and <b>her easygoing attitude is catching, so it's instant bonding.</b>
Besides, Valeria is very competent and at the same time relaxed, so it doesn't
feel as we're being watched or she's "The Police". </span></span></div>
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the best guides I have ever met.</b> The crew is very friendly and available. Both
guide and crew are great, very friendly, cooperative and kind. <b>The crew is
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guided us </b></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>through</b></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b> amazing
dives </b>and always been very cooperative during dives, I felt ALWAYS safe and she
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November with Sameh & Mohamed Ali<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">"The food was outstanding and as a vegetarian the chef was one of the best. </span><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">How very kind of the crew and chef to give me a cake with Happy Birthday Desmond</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> 071161 it just about sums up how good and thoughtful everyone was”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">“Very attentive crew, hardworking and friendly; made us feel welcome from the moment we came on board; many thanks to the chef for all the fabulous meals he prepared for us! Not a single meal I could fault! All very tasty </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 9pt;">J</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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us in order and made us feel very safe within the limits of my diving ability.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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time on the Whirlwind and our first liveaboard as individuals not travelling as
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impressed by the fantastic crew and the courtesy and hospitality they extend to
their guests. The captain was very professional, </span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">the dive guides were the best guides we have
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were totally impressed with what we saw and the information supplied by the
Dive Guides. Carnatic was..........Awesome<b>!!!!!!!.....” Lisa Richards & Carl Roberts<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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you have been diving nothing can replace a dive-guide who loves their job, is
observant and enjoys the pleasure it gives his/her group to delight in the
beauty and profound life that the Red Sea has to offer. <b>We had not one but
two of these professionals on board.”
Well done Val & Reda.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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Paul</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> – “Giannis D: Then a shriek from Val –
DOLPHINS playing. Five of them (two mothers and babies and one other) stayed
for over five minutes, swimming around and in amongst us – fantastic!!!”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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ever. The conditions were perfect. A fantastic guide (Val). Beautiful sun shining through the water
making it electric blue. The current
gently pushing us along until we hit the vertical wall when we got an exciting
ride over the 800m abyss! “ <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Pete, Neill, Gary and Chris - </span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> “Thistlegorm: A fantastic
penetrating dive guided by Reda. It was a unanimous thought that we would never
be able to see as much as we did without our guide.” <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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Shark and Yolanda Reef, if anyone wonders why we dive then this is it.
Everything a diver could wish for in a reef dive. Once again an excellent
guided dive by Reda.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lovely wreck, not too crowded. Found (with help from Val!) nudis called
Fabilina – completely new to us, very pretty, under hull near prop.”</span></div>
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priority, this is the boat for you,</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> if food is on top of your list, this is
the boat for you, if you want it to be all about you, this is the boat for you,
if copious amount of water for your shower is what you crave, ask for a room in
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for first timers like us</b> – especially when one suffers from sea sickness.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bantin -</b> “<b>A good guide is worth their weight in
gold, we had two of these wonderful and professionals. Reda; quietly watchful
always jovial. </b>He was able to get everyone in out of the boat safely and
quickly without stressing you out. <b>Valeria, so competent and knowledgeable
about EVERY site </b>with minute detail in every briefing that gave you such
insight and made you feel you have been there already; thus feeling totally in
control. <b>The two were like guardian angels on your shoulder in every dive! </b>The
boys on the dive deck were competent and attentive they will come to your aid
if you unable to dress or undress yourself. They seem to recognise your gear
from the first dive and keep a watchful eye on you, your gear and your needs! Marvellous.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Paul –</b> “Food
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and a wide variety of omelettes/fried eggs/scrambled etc. was available for
breakfast. <b>Hot chocolate was given to us after first dive and night dive –
very welcome indeed </b>– and orange juice after the other dive which was a
really nice touch.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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there was always plenty more, even at the end of the week. We ate a variety of
different things without repetition. If there was something you wanted all you
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Steve Ross.</b> “Today I completed my video archive on the
Thislegorm. With Redas local knowledge and willingness to show us something
different I got the opportunity to video the boiler from one of the locos on
the port side of the boat. Diving on the Thistlegorm is always a pleasure but
these last few have been extra special with the things not seen before and
diving on the 70<sup>th</sup> anniversary.” </span></div>
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still. I wanted to see the motorbikes which I did, along with the boots and the
train, the overall experience will stay with me for some time!”</span></div>
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as ever. We dived it on the 70<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the sinking and the
night dive was special. We saw a crab releasing its eggs. Ascending on the line
with light on the wreck and streams of bubbles was very atmospheric.”<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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awesome, a must for every diver. The night dive was brilliant—atmospheric with
the wreck illuminated with torch light.”
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Thistlegorm -
vis was 100% better than yesterday, could see both trains from the top of the
ship. Took a pic of Captain’s bathroom while wandering inside. Couldn't find
the poppy that had been laid on the bow for the anniversary though.”</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mike. </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Thistlegorm morning
dive was the best as we got in the water before the usual 300 other divers.
Visibility was excellent and has made a fantastic video which I can put on you
tube when I get home.”</span><o:p></o:p></div>
</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-14699228849468894192011-10-03T05:22:00.000-07:002011-10-03T05:22:37.188-07:00Who is Reda?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mohamed – Reda <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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been working in the Red Sea since 1994 and has a wealth of knowledge of the
wrecks and reefs of the Northern and Southern Red Sea.<span> </span>Over the years as a professional diver he has
accumulated over 8,000 dives.<span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reda has
worked with Tornado Marine Fleet for the past seven years.<span> </span>He has had many returning guests who have
requested him as a dive guide.<span> </span>Part of
the reason for this is Reda excels in customer service always making sure his
guests are happy both underwater and above water on their holiday.<span> </span></span></span></div>
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says <b><i>“I always strive to improve my skills and progress my career as a member
of the international diving community.<span> </span>I
look forward to continue to inspire divers from all around the world, to help
them improve their skills and increase their knowledge of the underwater
world.”</i> </b>Reda is a PADI MSDT and speaks English and Arabic.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<b>Best start for my first live aboard</b> thank you
Alan and Tamer” -<span> </span><b>Pete<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Beautiful
night dive on the barge” <span> </span><b>– Liz<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Fantastic
dive on the Ulysses, Thank you Tamer” <b>- Clare & Jon<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Amazing
dive on Giannis D – <b>huge school of dolphins on the propeller</b>, doesn't
get better than this….!” - <span> </span><b>Polly,
Christal Seas Scuba, Norwich.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The iconic Thistlegorm - brilliant day and
night. I'll be back” <b>- Mel</b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Jackfish Alley was amazing, thanks for arranging the
whale shark” <b>- Liz.</b> </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“It has been 4 years and <b>finally I have fulfilled a
lifetime ambition</b> and dived with the ultimate - a beautiful and awesome
whaleshark Perfick!!!” <b>- <span> </span>Andy
"sunshine dugong"<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“<b>WHALESHARK…..doesn't get any better</b>” - <span> </span>Mel</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">“Cyclone was great – </span><b><span lang="EN-GB">big dive deck, lovely sun deck and lots of comfy
chairs for post-dive chats</span></b><span lang="EN-GB">.<span>
</span>Perfect for a dive group or individuals.” - <span> </span></span><b><span lang="EN-GB">Polly, Christal Seas Scuba, Norwich.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Guides are some<span> </span>of the best we have
experienced, crew made it very special”</span></span><b><span lang="EN-GB"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - Clare & Jon</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">for more information regarding reservations please email info@tornadomarinefleet.com</div>Tornado Marine Fleethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001202940236743682noreply@blogger.com0Sharm el Sheikh, Sharm El Sheikh, S. Sinai, Egypt27.8598 34.282427.8317235 34.242918 27.8878765 34.321882tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101433918527213299.post-47578850350319140072011-09-23T04:21:00.000-07:002011-09-23T04:23:39.032-07:00A day to day diary aboard M.V Mistral by Thistlegorm book author John Kean<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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international port of Sharm El Sheikh. We headed toward Ras Mohammed and a few
early risers were up and about snapping the big orange disc low on the horizon
in the direction of Tiran Island. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Alternatives (so named because they
provided an alternative to Shark and Jolande Reefs when the weather kicked up
years ago) was the location of the first dive. There are many pinnacles here
running for over 2 kilometers. We dived one of them and over the drop-off to
25m. Then it was over the channel to Abu Nuhas, where the big wrecks are found,
many of them close together.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a light swell in the channel and we passed the usual
sights of big ships on their way in and out of the Suez Canal.</span><br />
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142<sup>nd</sup> anniversary today since its </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sinking on 12<sup>th</sup>
September 1869. Visibility was among the best ever witnessed here with an easy
40m in all directions. It was also noon when we dropped in further enhancing
conditions. Swimming in and out of the Carnatic in a perfect diving environment
is a photographer’s dream and many of our camera owners came up smiling.</span></div>
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visibility no less outstanding even at 3:30pm in the afternoon with a lower sun
angle. It was possible to see the whole wreck from just below the surface. A
light wind blew for most of the morning, but the zodiac journeys between
Mistral and the wrecks were easy enough.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It gets dark at about 6:15pm in Egypt at this time of year.
One of President Mubarak’s final decisions as premier was to abolish daylight
saving time. Sunsets in Abu Nuhas are stunning and the cameras came out again.
Slowly the sky turned light orange and the flicker of distant oil rig burn-offs
could be seen on the horizon. Abu Nuhas is a remote Red Sea wilderness with
islands and mountains as a backdrop.</span></div>
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side of Abu Nuhas reef. A few divers chose not to use their torches such was
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Giannis D would wait until late morning but for now
we’d visit the Kimon M or ‘the 4<sup>th</sup> wreck’ as it appears on the outer
reef. Again, the visibility was out of this world and during the descent to the
stern it was possible to see the whole wreck and for great distances either
side and out to sea. Early morning diving allows un-crowded diving and even
with our 3 groups we had plenty of room to swim around this big ship. Like the
other wrecks on Abu Nuhas, it was well broken against the reef but intact enough
to swim through and admire the different sections. Many guests comment how such
vessels come to be so far off track from the approaches of the Suez Canal.
Strong currents, broken lighthouses, poor weather and other reasons have all
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in clear skies and good weather back in 1983. This popular wreck lies in 3
sections, but all are big and still show the wreck as a large ship. Much detail
remains from what is only a 30 year old wreck…a youngster compared to other Red
Sea wrecks such as the Carnatic.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is unusual to have so many diving wrecks in one
place…here are four all in a row, like a Middle Eastern version of The Bermuda
Triangle. Each appears to have a
different story relating to its sinking, but they all end up in the same place!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ropes up it was off to Bluff Point and the Barge. On route
we had a message from HQ to say that two humpback whales had been spotted in
the Hurghada area. We kept our eyes out and wondered if we’d see them on the
night dive. I don’t think there’s a hand signal for a whale out here.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Barge is barely a wreck such is its disintegration, but
the main purpose of this mooring isn’t to dive a wreck, as to witness the great
marine life and coral surrounding it. The clear water continued and several
species of fish could be seen, such as hundreds of sergeant majors and flash
fish darting around below Mistral. George, the Moray Eel made an appearance
(all Red Sea pet fish are called George by the way!) and so did a couple of
medium sized Napoleon Wrasse fish that came right up close for a picture. The
coral on the narrow strip leading to the shallow lagoon was among the best you
could hope to see in this region; truly stunning examples of stag coral in
several colours.</span></div>
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full moon and clear water, many chose to leave the torches off. The light
shining off the back deck of Mistral attracted several fish and seagulls which
would flutter over the surface and pick off small fry. We have our own little
eco system!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ‘Rosie’ is not traditionally a good visibility dive,
although that is only compared to other Red Sea sites. You’ll still get 15m on
a bad day, which it was today. With moorings in we descended to the stern of
the wreck where the relatively small area of bomb damage could be found.
Otherwise, the ship is pretty much upright from a depth of nearly 50m to the
tallest mast at about 25m. With three dives to explore the wreck we did this by
short deep dives, looking at one section of the ship at a time. Such was the
limited bottom time compared to other wrecks, it was best to concentrate this
way to avoid lengthy deco stops. Still, one can swim over the decking shallower
than 30m and get a decent dive in of about 35 minutes before making a safety
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Sea and many have said it resembles the Titanic…old with lots of intact
railings around its sharp nose. There is much soft coral on this wreck and
usually shoals of glass fish. It is easy to navigate and the visibility is good
enough to swim over the wreck back to the line of choice. This wreck is right
on the edge of recreational diving and for experienced divers only in the 30m
to 40m range. It is also a great tech dive and with additional equipment, gases
and training, divers can visit the lower engine room and the propeller area.</span></div>
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Point for another night on the Barge mooring. Being midway through the trip we
decided to visit the island by RIB allowing some of the guests to feel land
underfoot. This is a beautiful spot and ideal for some great photography of the
sunset and scenic views of remote islands.</span></div>
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Thistlegorm, which we would visit the following afternoon. Next month sees the
70<sup>th</sup> anniversary of its sinking on the 6<sup>th</sup> October 1941.
Interest in this dive is high and the stories surrounding Thistlegorm both as
an ocean-going vessel and then a world class ship wreck are endless.</span></div>
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swell lashing into the outer reef of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bluff Point where the Ulysses wreck was
located.. just smaller white water waves. Still, we kept the RIB capacity small
with 4 trips of just 5 divers in each. Once again, the visibility was excellent
and little affected by the overhead wave action. Surge continued to 8m but on
the wreck it was calm, clear and without current. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Ulysses is another old
wreck along with the Kingston, Carnatic and Dunraven, which were both sail and
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still had the channel crossing to make over to the other side by Shag Rock,
which is a few short miles from the Thistlegorm. The guests and crew gathered
around the bridge of Mistral for what was anticipated as an event in
itself…’the crossing.’ Leaving Bluff Point, the windy chop did indeed turn into
a big swell ranging between 3 and 4m high. The waves approached our port side
at an angle but instead of being thrown around from side to side like many
boats, the stabilizers on Mistral kept it near level even during the most
violent of waves. No falling plates or cutlery, just a gentle rocking over the
one hour crossing to Shag Rock.</span></div>
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shape to the Ulysses. The very distinct stern and propeller area was a typical
design of that era. The ship is slowly being consumed by the reef into which it
plowed over one hundred years ago. Leaving the wreck, divers are treated to a
drift dive heading towards the moorings on the opposite end of the reef where
it is more sheltered. Stag coral and table coral cascade down the reef, where
there is the wreckage of a more recent large fishing boat that went aground
twelve years ago.</span></div>
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we skillfully found Thistlegorm by GPS…and by looking at the other 3 boats
already moored over it! They soon disappeared and we had the wreck to ourselves
having tied on in prime position right in the middle. The falling sun and light
chop made Thistlegorm appear murky and the current had picked up too. However,
the marine life produced an unexpected surprise with the arrival of ten
dolphins buzzing the guests doing their safety stops on the stern line. They
played for a whole ten minutes posing for pictures and competing for attention
on this icon wreck.</span></div>
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boat and had 3 hours of diver-free water to calm the wreck and leave perfect
visibility inside the cargo holds. Our light penetration involved a cursory
look inside, but the clarity was excellent and the colour amazing. The current
had abated and the light from Mistral was attracting several fish. There were
dog fights between the fusiliers and darting jackfish, all looking for a light-assisted
feed at the stern of our boat.</span></div>
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boats arrived took place at 6:30am. Getting up early sounds difficult when
guests are supposed to be on holiday, but you simply adjust your day and go to
bed earlier. It’s not like you’re missing anything being out at sea, the amount
of hours are the same, they’re just shifted around a bit. It was the second
dive that had the clearest viz and lowest current. We even snorkeled it too.
Next month Thistlegorm wreck is 70 years old. We hope there will be many more
good years ahead for this special diving destination.</span></div>
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with the Sinai mountains on the left and the many outer reefs on the right. The
different depths surrounding them provide many colours with turquoise shallow
water turning into rich blue colours, all giving a layering effect around the
reef. Many say ‘it’s just like the brochure’ but there’s no Photo Shop here,
it’s the real thing.</span></div>
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the whole trip. At the end of Sha’ab Mahmoud is Beacon Rock. Within 100 meters
of each other is one of the oldest Red Sea wrecks and one of the newest. The
Dunraven and the Emperor Fraser sit either side of the reef and at similar
depths. The Dunraven wasn’t discovered until 1979. It was the ship’s crockery
that gave it away and helped researchers narrow down their search to 1873. The
recently wrecked Emperor Fraser safari boat of 2009 yielded a small china
breakfast bowl with the manufacturer’s stamp on the back of this supermarket
style table ware (the Minger Dynasty perhaps!) Maybe wrecks aren’t appealing
until they are older and have a ‘history’. Still, it was humbling to dive on a
wreck nearer to the date of our own boat, serving as a timely reminder that the
sea and weather can be unforgiving. After all, we are on a ‘wreck tour’ and the
sea isn’t always selective of its prey! Luckily, all the guests and crew were
safely picked up and little damage was done to the reef.</span></div>
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when it comes alive with life and colour. This was the last night dive of the
trip and one of the best. A big bonus of safari boat diving is that you can do
night dives in remote locations where few other people venture. The marine life
is that much better and more plentiful than local sites in the main resorts.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had talked about the SS Dunraven during the week and one
of the presentations featured the funny story of its discovery in 1979. The
subject of many rumours and myths, this popular wreck now has its true story
well publicized in the former CDWS Blue Magazine which can be checked online.
This is one of the wrecks on the trip that also leads into a nice drift dive
along the reef that it collided with when it sank. Dunraven sits at the end of
Sha’ab Mahmoud, which was unfortunate, because if she sailed just 80 meters
further, she would have missed the seven kilometer lump of coral without
incident. But we’re not complaining, since the less than observant crew had the
decency to let her drop into recreational diving depths allowing generous
bottom times and much historical interest to keep safari divers busy for years
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having only minimal wreck content, this site should not be missed on any tour
around the Red Sea. Where else can you dive a drift, a wall, coral gardens,
ship wreckage and huge marine diversity all in one dive? The main structure of
the Jolande fell to great depths five years after it sank in 1981. It remained
tied around ’Little Jolande’ before the steel cables snapped sending it to 210m
below. The cargo remains and divers swim amusingly over the discarded toilet
seats, bath tubs and sinks.</span></div>
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in the shallows. Mistral began its slow journey back to port with the
obligatory hanging of freshly rinsed dive gear across the top deck. It was the
end of a trip with great weather, good divers and nice company. We couldn’t
have wished for better and we hope to welcome our guests back again soon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For now, with grateful thanks to all the guests, crew and
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">“Chrisoula
K Beautiful dive!! Viz was amazing, love the mast on its side. <b>We found the engine room, felt like proper
explorers</b>!” <b>Anna and Dave</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">“Giannis
D.<span> </span>Going into the engine room and down
to the workshop level was a really treat.<span>
</span>The light in the top corridor through the portholes was stunning but
nothing could compare to ascending into the bridge which was full to the
rafters with glassfish – bliss!”<span> </span><b>Jen</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">“What
a day's diving it doesn't come much better... Our initial anticipation was soon
forgotten due to the excellent guiding by Reda. Diving the mast was an
experience not to be missed<b> <span> </span>looking into the" Crow's Nest" was
like viewing an aquarium</b>. Neil was amazed at just how much wreck
penetration can be achieved in any one day” <b>Paul and Neil</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">“3rd
dive of the day marked not only my return to the Thistlegorm but also a
particularly special dive number in my logbook.<span>
</span>Current and viz was not good but we mooched around happily enough
spotting scorpion fish, lionfish and masked puffer fish until we decided to
start coming back up the line <b>and then
the mother of all scenes appeared.......... a pod of nine dolphins decided to
grace us with their presence</b>, I could barely contain my excitement and just
set the camera to continuously click capturing one of the most amazing
experiences I have yet to have diving.”<span> </span><b>Jen</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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boat<b>, very comfortable and with stability that's very much appreciated by
those with dodgy sea legs!</b>” </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;">Paul and Neil <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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liveaboard; great diving, great people,
great holiday!!” – Tom, Leeds</span></div>
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have swam with dolphins, 2 types of turtles and now hammerhead sharks – what an
amazing trip!”</b> Charlotte</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“A liveaboard is the easiest and most pleasurable way to
dive the red sea. Excellent guides, food and divers. “Wilko</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">“Excellent food although it appears my wetsuit
has shrunk in the heat since I got here?” - </span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Andy</span></span></div>
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