Gpes

La Ciotat, France

About

Founded in June 1941, it is the oldest dive club in the world still in activity. It counted among its members some of the very pioneers in the world of diving: Capitain Cousteau, Georges Beuchat, Albert Falco… The club is part of the 7 founding clubs of the FFESSM! Jean-Flavien Borelli was both the first president of the GPES and the French federation created in 1948! The club settled at La Ciotat in 1979 thanks to Gaby Bérenger who discovered the first dive sites in the bay.Since then, other famous members had distinguishing themselves: Pierre Perraud presided over the FFESSM between 1977 and 1980 then over the CMAS, Christian Pétron who was a sub-marine film director (The big blue) blew his first bubbles in 1958…And the story is not over: the club keeps on welcoming any kind of divers and sea-lovers from all walks of life!

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Contact Information

Address

Port de Plaisance Avenue Wilson, 13600 La Ciotat, France

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Location

Asia - Thailand

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Africa - Mozambique

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Oceania - Palau

Scuba diving in Palau is a world-renowned experience, offering crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and an incredible variety of marine life. Located in the western Pacific, this island paradise is famous for iconic dive sites like the Blue Corner, Jellyfish Lake, and the German Channel. Divers of all levels can enjoy thrilling drift dives, stunning drop-offs, and unique encounters with reef sharks, manta rays, and schooling barracudas. Palau's waters are a haven for biodiversity, protected by robust conservation efforts, including the world's first shark sanctuary. With warm tropical waters and exceptional visibility, Palau is a must-visit destination for any diving enthusiast.

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