81 Bergse diepsluis
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Adres dive location Bergse diepsluis
Dive location 81,
Veerweg, Tholen.
51.51734872119884, 4.173462745421394
Bergse Diepsluis Oesterdam Features:
- Nicknames:Oesterdam, Veerweg
- Parking: Ample parking available about 100 meters from the entry point.
- Suitable for: All levels, groups, night dives, training dives, and underwater photography.
- Permit: Not applicable (N/A)
- Access: Free access
- Facilities: Diver’s stairs, portable toilets. Please note: none are wheelchair accessible; bring your own toilet paper.
- Water type: Saltwater
- Tide: Best around high tide (HW) for minimal current
Type of dive: Shore dive - Currents: No current or minimal current
- Visibility: 2 – 10 meters, average 4 meters
- Depth: Maximum 12 meters
- Bottom: Sand, stones, oysters, rubble, basalt blocks
- Marine Life: Seahorses, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, crabs, lobsters, squid, seaweed, anemones, large schools of bib (stone bass), eels, blennies, flatfish, velvet swimming crab, shrimp, tunicates, gobies, thicklip mullet, common hermit crab, spider crab, harlequin slug, wrasse, nudibranch, oyster, plaice, sepiola, lumpsucker, sea dahlia, pipefish
- Special Features: Training platform covered with oysters, anemones, and colonial tunicates; Project Baseline measurement point; memorial stone
- Other Activities: Cycling, beach, walking, swimming
- Emergency Number: 112
- Accessibility for Wheelchair Users: Rated 2 stars; a ramp leads to the dive stairs, but assistance may be needed to reach the water or descend the stairs while seated.
Waterchart
There are different options to choice from. Right-hand corner, “dieptekaart” is recommended.
Bron: Waterkaart.net
Tied information for Berge diepluis west.
Diving at Bergse Diepsluis: A Personal Adventure
Welcome to Bergse Diepsluis, where my diving journey began (though not my very first dive, I must admit!). Despite my challenges, this spot has become my go-to location for PADI Open Water training. I eventually aced my certification here, proving that even on less-than-perfect days, you can still make a splash!
On days when walking feels like wading through molasses. I take the ramp up to the diving area. I leave my gear behind while my fantastic dive buddy (a.k.a. “Pack mule”) ferries it to the water’s edge for me. The steps are nice and wide. So on rough days, I take it one step at a time. The sturdy railing in the middle of the stairs makes it easy to hold on and balance.
When the water level is low, getting in can be a bit tricky. The last step is pretty deep. And you often have to place your foot right on a rock. With my penguin-like coordination, those first few steps are a real balancing act. To avoid having a mini heart attack on land. I prefer to put my vest on in the water.
One of the highlights for me is the platform and fish-watching. But not only that, It’s always a treat to spot seahorses as well! However, being a penguin at heart, I’m sometimes disappointed by the inevitable silt clouds I create. The sandy bottom can get quite stirred up, which might leave you with zero visibility. But hunting for stone-laying fish, like a Bennie, is a breeze. And even my kids, ages 13 and 15, enjoy the challenge.
I’ve chatted with a few divers who use wheelchairs, and they’ve mentioned that it’s not the easiest spot. But if you can manage to get down the stairs on your bottom and the water is high, it’s definitely doable. There’s also a beach entry option, but I personally steer clear of that—sharp oysters and all.
So, whether you’re a seasoned diver or a beginner like me, Bergse Diepsluis offers a unique and rewarding experience. Dive in and make some waves!
