Barbados is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, almost 100 miles east of the Windward Islands. Unlike it's neighboring islands, which are mostly volcanic, Barbados was built entirely out of coral. Year after year, decade after decade and century after century, coral life and death built Barbados up from the ocean depths. This building process is still continuing and can be witnessed in huge 6 ft barrel sponges, gigantic sea fans, black corals and hundreds of tropical fish that adorn every crack and crevice on it's fringing and barrier reefs which circle the island.
One of the premier wrecks of the Caribbean is the S.S. Stavronikita. S.S. Stavronikita is a Greek freighter that was deliberately sunk in 1978 to form an artificial reef. She is 112 meters (365ft) long and sits bolt upright in 40 meters (130ft) of water off the west coast. The dive can go from 25 to 43 meters with rather good visibility of 10-20 meters. Her propeller is very popular for taking photos among divers. Cabin, alleyways and the cargo holds beckon you to peek. The enormous masts which come to within 6 m of the surface are coated with sponges, corals and hundreds of fish. This is really one of the best Barbados dives you cannot miss. It is located only about 70 meters from the shore, just close to Coral Reef Club on the western coast.
Hightide Watersports was established in 1993 by Willie Hewitt and is located at the prestigious Coral Reef Club. The business is now operated by Willie's partners Gavin Smith and Martyn Norsworthy. By providing quality service to its guests, Hightide Watersports has become one of the most recognizable names in Barbados Scuba Diving. Adrex.com recommends their services as highly professional.
Contacts: Hightide Watersports, Coral Reef Club, St. James, Barbados Tel. (246) 432-0931 For more information go to: www.divehightide.com
Source: Hightide Watersports website anf FB profile Thanks to Martyn Norsworthy. All images are property of Hightide Watersports. Video: Youtube Text: Thomas
