This dive site is known as Gouye Top, featuring an upside-down Chinese trawler resting on the seabed at a maximum depth of 27 meters. It is part of a cluster of wrecks, including Podium and Cancan, often explored together on dedicated wreck tours. The wreck offers an interesting topographical dive, allowing divers to navigate around and potentially into parts of the structure, providing a unique underwater landscape.
The Gouye Top wreck is a vibrant artificial reef teeming with marine life. Divers can expect to encounter numerous stingrays, often found resting on or around the wreck. The site is also home to various fish species such as red carp, alongside elusive moray eels hiding within the wreck's crevices and well-camouflaged scorpion fish. This makes it an excellent spot for both wide-angle wreck photography and close-up macro observation.
Being part of a wreck exploration tour, Gouye Top is best visited as part of a multi-dive excursion to experience the full wreck area. While no specific best time to visit is mentioned, Senegal's dry season (November to May) generally offers calmer seas and better visibility. For freedivers, the average depth of 13 meters and maximum of 27 meters provide good opportunities for breath-hold diving, though wreck penetration should only be attempted by highly experienced individuals.
