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Gordon Reef
Gordon Reef is the first of the four reefs that form the Tiran dive sites. Each of these reefs reach up from the depths right up to just below the surface like four giant stepping stones across a river. In fact during spring tides, it is common to see the tips of hard corals sticking out from under the water.
Gordon Reef is famous for its huge, wide sandy plateau dotted with coral heads, and the chance for spotting sharks on the drop off. As you approach the reef from the South, the first thing you will notice is a rusty old hulk of metal sitting on top of its Northerly side. This is the wreckage of the Lullia or Lovilla. Some years ago, this wreck was a fairly intact ship sat atop the reef. Since then, another ship has ploughed into it, cutting it in half, and every year, it lurches ever more precariously, threatening to finally drop to the depths and create another potential dive site!
As mentioned, we tend to dive the Southerly side of the reefs here, and Gordon is typical of this. The plateau is glorious in the shallows, full of pretty corals dotted around the white, white sand. If the viz is good, this area is sooo pretty and a great place to end your dive. The drop off is also great, as it slopes down to deeper waters where you will run the risk of spotting large rays gliding past, or even the odd shark if the currents are running somewhat. If the surface conditions are good, you can sometimes just keep going in the same direction and fly around to the North of the reef, but that is the call of both the dive guide and boat skipper. Usually towards the end of the dive, it is necessary to turn around and gently work against the current by tucking down and using the reef as shelter while you end your dive in the shallows. Hence it is most important with all the Tiran and Ras Mohammed dive sites to remain behind your guide. That way, the guide gets to encounter any harsh currents first and can change direction accordingly.
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