[Mabul, Malaysian Borneo] The morning started with a torrential downpour and wind so strong that opening our cabin door meant a free shower. By the time breakfast was being serves the clouds were easing off and it looked like we would get another good day (and our last) diving Sipadan. Sipadan was a little less sunny than the previous times and it felt cooler in the water but it was ultimately another brilliant day out.

Our first dive and a new record depth for us at 30.5m. Seems the DM was confident in our ‘Open Water’ abilities. It was a little unnerving being that far down, looking up and realizing our predicament. V was barely bothered – she was just having too much fun. Not to much in the way of big stuff to see but I did spot a Nudibranch patch with 9 individuals. By the end of the second dive we were getting a little cold with the overcast skies but were enjoying the different dive sites. Coral Garden was incredible.

Our final dive was once again back to Barracuda Point. The moment we got in the water A strong current started pulling us away from a huge school of jackfish and back in towards the shallows. We had to fight against the current to get to the drop off where a monstrous school of barracuda were just hovering (no doubt in the same current). We got into a protected position behind a huge boulder and sat watching – they are quite a sight. It was a tough dive with the current but still excellent with turtles and sharks. All to soon the dives for the day were over and we were chasing the flying fish back to Mabul. The tips we picked up from Jeroen and Angela were once again a great help – now the only question is when are we going to get back in the water !?

[Pictures: Check the gallery links. Not to worry. We have cell phone shots coming soon]

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