11/8/2023 0 Comments Dasboot monologue![]() At a surprisingly steep angle (or is it just my puzzled imagination?) the GOLDEN SHARK submerges and I can´t barely see the surface above us anymore. ![]() Tanks are emptied – down we goįorward rudders point downward and the boat goes down. The ballast tanks are opened, I can hear water rushing in and on the screens which are in front of each seat we see the deck slowly being washed by water. The view is absolutely breathtaking! As we have cleared the entrance area to the marina, we start to go down. ![]() Pilot´s seat: Fascinating!Ĭaptain and pilt take their seats as we slowly leave the harbor, subjected to the long gentle swell of the Atlantic Ocean. And here we are: Inside a real submarine! We cast with the help of a small auxiliary vessel that will stay above the boat all the time – a precaution to signal other boats and maybe also as a guide. ![]() Now, let´s dive, guys! It is so, so, so much fun, I can tell you! How many times reading all those submarine books, watching the movies and going through the stories had I wondered what it would be like to kill the buoyancy of a boat and go down. Even still moored to the pontoon during casting off, some curious fishes come near and look what´s inside. Every seat, no matter where, is a prime seat: 80 centimeters wide bulleyes guarantee a breathtaking view on the outside world. Inside the atmosphere is surprisingly great: Fresh cool air is provided all through the approximately 45 minutes lasting diving excursion. Embarking is done via two hatches, the crew of 4 people is very kind and professional. In the brochure they say 20 meters but we have seen it on the pilot´s display: 28.5 meters max at some point. It can withstand depths of up to 75 meters safely but due to the given circumstances of the ocean floor around Puerto Mogan it won´t go deeper than 30 meters. The boat looks just awesome! There she is, a proud 100 ton subīuilt in Finland this boat has an overall length of 18 meters and a width of 4 meters maximum. Unfortunately in Spain wearing a mask in all forms of public transport was still mandatory, but it was just a minor inconvenience. I don´t know if we were just lucky but the lady at the counter said we could go on the next dive ride away so there was no waiting time. No fear, come here preferably in the morning hours as temperatures will be bearable and less people underway. But behold, we have been there for strolling the little marina, having a nice dinner and just going around a couple of times and have never felt it was too crowded. The submarine is based in the picturesque town of Puerto Mogan, one of the major tourist hotspots of the island. This is all around the marina and cannot be missed because it is all done in the bright yellow colors of the submarine itself. So we went to the pontoon and got our tickets here. So, let´s go! As I did have an issue with verification of my debit card I couldn´t book the tickets for the ride in advance – I would advise to do so as there is a 10 per cent off for online booking. Now, you might know about my fascination with submersible boats, one of my dearest sailing friends is one actor of the great original “Das Boot” movie and my kids love the thrill of the idea of going below surface as well. ![]() You may have read my last post about visiting Casa de Colon in Gran Canaria´s capital city Las Palmas, here´s yet another hint for everyone coming to this great island of the Canaries: A trip with a real submarine. ![]()
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