This dive site features the wreck of the fishing boat Hobby, deliberately sunk outside Svestad pier in Norway. The wreck rests upright on her keel, providing a captivating structure for divers. Its significant depth, ranging from fifty-eight to sixty-eight meters for the wreck itself, makes it a destination primarily for technical divers, though the site's maximum reported depth is 53 meters. The thoughtful sinking ensures many intact details are preserved, offering an engaging exploration experience.
Beneath the cold Norwegian waters, divers can encounter typical regional marine life including fiddler crabs, often found amidst the wreck's structure, and cod. The wreck also hosts various vegetation adapted to the local environment, creating a vibrant ecosystem on the otherwise barren seafloor.
The best time to visit Hobby would typically be during the warmer months when surface conditions are more favorable, though the water remains cold year-round, requiring appropriate dry suit gear. This site is exclusively for advanced and technical divers due to its depth, offering unique exploration opportunities. Freediving and snorkeling are not suitable due to the extreme depth of the wreck.
