An honest breakdown from someone who works in both Which is more dangerous - freediving or scuba? Most people think the answer is obvious. It isn’t. And the real answer might surprise you. Before we go any further, one thing must be clear: This article is comparing recreational diving (0 to 30m) — not technical, cave, or competitive freediving. Recreational depths are where 99% of divers live, and where both scuba and freediving should be evaluated fairly. Now, here’s my background so you...

If you’ve finished your freediving course and didn’t meet all the requirements, or you’re about to start and already stressing that you might not “pass,” take a big breath in… slow exhale out. You are absolutely not alone, and you didn’t fail. In freediving, not passing every requirement on the first attempt is extremely common. And more importantly, it doesn’t mean anything about your ability as a diver. Freediving is a sport built on relaxation, adaptation, and patience . You simply cannot...

Do you want to hold your breath longer? Who doesn’t? Being able to hold your breath for longer has benefits for everyone - freedivers who want more relaxed dives, spearfishers looking to increase bottom time, surfers wanting to stay calm during wipeouts, and anyone wanting to feel more confident in the ocean. In this blog, I’ll walk you through some simple and effective steps to improve your breath-hold. If you’ve already done a freediving course, the first part will be a good refresher on...