Scuba diving after dark is not everyone's thing, but for divers
who seek a firm dose of adrenaline and those want to do something
different, night diving it is an unforgettable experience. Where to go
for a night dive? Scuba Shack Diving Centre in Cape Town is one of the
diving schools that organizes night dives in the waters around Cape
Town.
A night dive is incredibly exciting and even a bit scary at times
as, apart from the beam of light from your torch, it is pitch black
around you. That does not mean it is dangerous, in contrary. The
underwater world by night is incredibly fascinating: while your eyes
adapt themselves to the dark, you will discover more and more about the
ocean by night.
Through the fluorescent plankton you will distinguish the shapes
of nocturnal underwater life without actually seeing the animals. You
will spot creatures that only show themselves after nightfall, as for
instance several species of octopus and squid, and small and harmless
sharks.
The excitement already starts at the dive centre in Cape Town, at the end of
the afternoon. After filling in the necessary paper work and after
getting your diving gear, it is time to go to the harbour. Before you
go aboard, "glow stick" is attached to your breathing apparatus.
A glow stick is a small tube with a chemical solution that start
glowing after bending the tube. This is for security, so you won't
lose touch with your diving buddy.
When arriving at the harbour, the dive masters gives one more
briefing about the night diving, about how to communicate with your
dive buddy and about what to do in case you lose each other.
After a spectacular night dive you return
to the shore, with
adrenaline pumping through your veins, for a shot of Old Brown
Sherry. It is tradition in the world of diving in Cape Town!
This article was written in cooperation with Scuba Shack Dive Centre in Cape Town. More info: Scuba Shack: +27(0) 21-7856742
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