The last two weeks of July brought more great weather, which meant Wight Dolphins were back out diving again.

Here is a look at where we have been diving:

On Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd, we dived Totland Pier. Wednesday was especially memorable, with 16 divers taking part in a single dive – one of the club’s biggest single-dive turnouts. Thanks to Kelly for the photo.

On Thursday 23rd, 8 Wight Dolphins headed to the wreck of the Venezuela, 28m deep and around six miles south-west of the Needles. Highlights from the marine life included crawfish and cuttlefish.

On Friday 24th, 10 club members dived the bow section of the Serrana on the Needles Bridge reef in 14m of water. For one of our 2026 Ocean Diver students, this was a qualifying dive. The wreck, now more than 100 years old, still has many recognisable features and was, unsurprisingly, full of marine life. Be sure to check out the video below, courtesy of Steve J.

On Saturday 25th, the club RIB, Wight Dolphin, provided safety cover for the Cross Solent Swim between Hurst Spit and Colwell Bay. Picture is the view over Hurst Spit Lighthouse.

At the same time, on the other side of the Island, a small group of club divers explored the wreck of the France Aimee on Bembridge Ledges, enjoying 15m depth and good visibility.

On Sunday 26th, the wind picked up, so we opted for a shore dive at Bembridge Pipe. Divers spotted greater pipefish and a common stingray.

Finally, on Wednesday 29th, a small group of Wight Dolphins dived the wreck of a wooden schooner in Thorness Bay, at a depth of 20m. The identity of this wreck remains a mystery.

If you are a diver looking for regular dives, or if you would like to learn to dive, Wight Dolphins Sub Aqua Club is a great place to start.