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Navigations sur Grand Surprise toute l'année, tous niveaux www.ecolerochelaisehabitables.com

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A group of very excited scuba divers with Great Adventures Cruises at Green Island were treated to a rare encounter with a young adult dugong. Estimated to be around 2 metres in length, this was the first dugong sighting recorded by Great Adventures divers at Green Island in several years. It was also the first ever sighting for videographer Dan Liu and two very lucky introductory divers on holiday from Ballarat Victoria. “It was so exciting to see! He was very curious swimming near us as the group were diving on a nearby coral bommie. He came close within about 4 metres, swimming away and then coming back for another look before swimming off over the seagrass beds,” said Dan Liu. Dugongs, often called sea cows, as they graze shallow seagrass meadows (eating up to 40kg a day!) are found across the tropical belt in Australia. They reach a length of 3 metres, live up to 70 years of age and can weigh as much as 400kg. Dugongs are fascinating mammals, sharing a common ancestor with elephants, and early sailors are believed to have confused them for mythical mermaids. They are most closely related to the manatee, their northern hemisphere relative. They resemble a large dolphin but lack a dorsal fin and have an upper lip covered in thick bristles. They are well designed for aquatic life, with nostrils situated on top of their heads so they can breathe, and have a large, strong tail that propels them through the water. Their eyes and ears are on the side of their heads. Although their eyesight is poor, they have an acute sense of hearing.” Dugong are threatened on a worldwide scale and in Australia, are a protected species under various legislation including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975. This important sighting will be reported to GBRMPA’s Eye on the Reef monitoring program contributing valuable information about these endangered creatures as well as the long-term protection and management of the reef. Video credit Dan Liu, Island Photography Australia

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To all our Opti friends, many of whom assisted tremendously after OptiNAM 2019 in helping to rebuild some of our fleets in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorion. Drone video by Jan Pehrson / www.JanPehrson.com

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Croisière en voilier entre Dunkerque et Nieuport : une escapade en mer pour débutants Envie d’une expérience nautique inoubliable ? Embarquez à bord de notre A35 pour une croisière entre Dunkerque et Nieuport, idéale pour un couple souhaitant découvrir la voile en toute sérénité. Programme de la journée : 9h30 – Rendez-vous à Dunkerque Nous vous accueillerons au port de Dunkerque pour un briefing de départ. Après une présentation du bateau, des consignes de sécurité et du programme de navigation, vous prendrez place à bord. 10h00 – Cap sur la Belgique ! Une fois largués les amarres, vous participerez aux manœuvres et apprendrez les bases de la navigation sous la houlette de votre skipper. Vous profiterez d’une navigation dynamique, avec une vue imprenable sur la côte. ⚓ 12h00 – Arrivée à Nieuport Nous accosterons au port de plaisance du KYCN, un lieu idéal pour savourer un pique-nique au bord de l’eau. Profitez de ce moment de détente avant le retour. ⛵ 13h30 – Retour vers Dunkerque Après une pause bien méritée, nous remettrons les voiles pour reprendre la mer en direction de Dunkerque. Vous pourrez affiner votre technique et profiter pleinement de cette expérience immersive. 📍 17h30 – Arrivée et fin de l’activité De retour au port, nous prendrons un temps pour débriefer la journée et échanger sur vos impressions. Une sortie accessible et conviviale Cette croisière est conçue pour les débutants : aucune expérience préalable n’est nécessaire, juste l’envie de prendre le large et de partager une belle aventure ! Prêts à hisser les voiles ? 🌊⛵

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No taxis needed—just hop in your dinghy and access everything Bequia offers! From docks to ferries, island life is all about easy living and quick connections. #bequia #islandtransport #caribbeanlife #travelhacks #sailing

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