EGYPT
Letter from the Editor
1001 SANDY BEACHES AND A CORAL SEA
What better time of year to launch the first issue of BLUE,
a magazine dedicated to diving and watersports in
Egypt. Summer has arrived and that’s when our waters
see the biggest action in terms of visitors both topside
and underwater. BLUE will be covering a whole raft of
subjects for watersports professionals resident here in
Egypt as well as our many visitors. Joining us is a fantastic
line-up of contributors, all experienced Red Sea divers
who are extremely knowledgeable in everything from
conservation to skills know-how. Our writing team
includes world-renowned diving medical expert Dr Anke
Fabian; underwater compact camera guru Maria Munn;
Save Our Seas cameraman and marine biologist Owen
Bruce; and respected technical and recreational dive
instructor and author John Kean.
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BLUE will also be reporting regularly on all the work being
done throughout Egypt to protect our environment
and all the latest industry news locally and nationally. In
our community pages we will be focusing on the major
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issues affecting diving and watersports professionals and
operations as well as some more light-hearted banter. This
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is very much your magazine and we are keen to have your
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input. If you have any interesting stories, pictures or just
want to share your views, drops us a line at
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blue@cdws.travel
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Like many, I was once a regular diving visitor here and am
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now proud to be a full-time resident. For me the magic
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of our waters is that you never know what you might see.
On every dive there is always that chance of an encounter
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Compact camera advice
creatures, even on local training sites.
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I remember my first trip in May 2001. Shark sightings
Camel Dive Club
nearly every day. And while I’ve been lucky to have had
some incredible experiences around the world as a diving
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journalist, some of my best ever dives have been here over
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the last eight years. A sunfish sighting off Jackson Reef
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1001 luxury hotels set amidst glorious beaches of fine white sand waiting only for you.
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Charlotte Boan
Editor, BLUE
1001 species of fish swimming lazily through the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea.
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1001 sporting activities and mesmerising cultural events for roaming holiday-makers or
fun-loving families. 1001 magnificent sunsets unfolding above the pink-blushing
Issue 1 June 2009
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mountains of the Sinai. 1001 memories that will be yours forever.
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