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Awesome news about Blue Abyss!:

The Freedive Cafe Podcast With #EmmaFarrell Last year I joined Donny at #TheFreediveCafe for an interview about my journey as a #freediver. Donny describes himself as an #AIDA Freediving Instructor, #Yogi, #Freedom Lover, Plant-based Lifestyle Advocate, but it is his podcast that is really grabbing all the attention. What is The Freedive Cafe? For those of you who have not heard of The Freedive Cafe before, this is an amazing site where Donny interviews anyone and everyone ab...out #freediving. Here is how he describes the site: At The Freedive Café Donny sits down with #freedivers great and small. He goes really #deep with some of the #deepest humans on #Earth and discovers the personal stories, the #inspirations, the #techniques and training, the routines and #passions of freedivers from all walks of life, from competitive #athletes, #instructors and #trainers, #underwater photographers, #ocean conservationists and many more. Read More: http://bit.ly/2FzZllk #GoFreediving #DiveSchool #Divers #Dive #Podcast #DiveLife #LearnToDive — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2FsaW6C
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This is beautiful piece of glass (and soap dish) created by #gofreediving club member pash for my Christmas present! . If you want to commission her or buy some of her jewellery or art work then get yourself along to https://etsy.me/2RQ7JDC . . #fusedglass #mermaid #freediving #freedivingart #mermaidart — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2Hbyfn2

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Bloody hell! The #bathfreedivingclub has never been so busy! . New year, new start! . . #freediving2019 #gofreediving #freediving #freedivingbath #freedivingsomerset #freedivingclub #learntofreedive #freedivingcourses — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2FsEqAL

We are so excited to be running a blog series looking at different professions that use freediving. So, whether your profession is in media, science, teaching, safety or more, we want to hear from you!
Contact us at info@gofreediving.co.uk and make sure your profession is included!

A massive congratulations to our amazing freediving club member and instructor assistant Paul Wade for his #MBE awarded in the 2019 #newyearshonours list. . All bow down!!! . #gofreediving #freediving #canwecometothepalacetoo? — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2VPDLPA

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Well another year has passed and a new year arrived, and already we're getting geared up for the new season! - https://mailchi.mp/gofreediving/1wumbcqz9 h-1118001

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Do something different this year. Try Freediving - an amazing introductory course for freediving!
View our events page https://www.facebook.com/events/359276474 634978/ or visit https://gofreediving.co.uk/…/freediving -cour…/try-freediving for more information or to book your place!

Peeing In Your Wetsuit – Pros, Cons and Everything You Need to Know! To pee or not to pee. That is the question! What are the pros and cons of peeing in your #wetsuit? It’s often said that you either pee in your wetsuit or lie about not peeing in your wetsuit… But should you do it? Are there any advantages to it, what exactly are the disadvantages, and why do you want to pee so much once you hit the #water? While the exact figures for who does and who doesn’t, doesn’t seem po...ssible – it seems it is still one of those subjects that we are all a little shy to admit, the figures are likely to be very high. Most likely over 90% of all wetsuit users (so our #divers, #surfers and other #watersport enthusiasts) have peed, or choose to regularly pee, in their wetsuits! On a personal note, I used to pee in my suit, however stopped about ten years ago after it kept giving me a rash that looked like prickly heat. Grossed out yet?! So, with all this peeing going on, why do we do it? Read the full blog here: http://bit.ly/2TnsTGl #EmmaFarrell #GoFreediving #FreedivingCourses #FreedivingUK #learntodive #DiscoverFreediving #RAID #RAIDFreedivingCourses #FreedivingInTheUK #diveschool #freedivingschool #diver #adrenaline #livetodive #Vobster #UK — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2CJi101
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Go Freediving 2018 – The Best Bits! . It’s that time of year again, where we all look back and think where did the #freediving 2018 season go? Well get ready! There’s a whole load of freediving 2018 #memories coming your way! Read the full blog here http://bit.ly/2VgrQtE and join us on a trip down memory lane as we say goodbye to #2018 and welcome in #2019 #GoFreediving #Freediver #EmmaFarrell #LiveToDive #Diver #Dive #NewYear #Apnea #LearnToDive #DiveSchool #DiveUK #Vobster #RAID — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2Qg7SLK

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Happy New Year and a Blessed 2019 from all of us at Go Freediving!!! Want to know what #GoFreediving got up to in 2018? Here are the best bits of our #freediving season! From #SharkTrips in Cornwall and Freediving courses in the US, Abu Dhabi and #UK, through to freediving competitions in the UK and #LiveaboardHolidays in #Egypt, we did it all! But don't just take my word for it, check out our #BestOf2018 video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVbWolrPr BM Want to join us in #2019? Visit http://bit.ly/2sa1hL3 we look forward to seeing you in the water. #HappyNewYear #Freediver #diver #EmmaFarrell #DiveLife #Resolutions #NewChallenges #FreedivingSchool — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2QdLL8T

The biggest thing I have discovered doing this #course is that you have to be #relaxed, because if you’re not it is the difference between going down an extra metre or coming up early. Yesterday when my #breathing was supposed to be relaxed, it wasn’t – even though to me, it was. Which tells me again, I can’t relax. I have been so unrelaxed for so long, it is difficult to remember what relaxed means anymore. If this location was closer, I would do this all the time. The thing... I liked most about the course was the interaction – meeting new people who want to #freedive. I like to see the different #abilities and seeing what someone else is doing next to me spurs me on as well. And also David, it’s good to see people like him because he is a great model for this type of sport. I watch his Facebook videos and see his achievements and it is #amazing. I find it #fascinating. I don’t think I’d ever get to that level, but I believe that if I can come away from this and remember how to relax again, that’s good. You know when you’re relaxed because you dive well. The benefits of this course are the #relaxation, the #health benefits – it’s a hell of a #workout, and, it is just an amazing thing to be able to do – to go out into #water and have no real fear. I would absolutely recommend this course! I don’t think many people know about it, but the benefits….! I don’t think it is an expensive #sport, if you’re looking for a healthier #lifestyle I don’t think there is anything better. – Ronnie Luke http://bit.ly/2Ai2XpC. #EmmaFarrell #GoFreediving #FreedivingCourses #FreedivingUK #learntodive #DiscoverFreediving #RAID #RAIDFreedivingCourses #FreedivingInTheUK #diveschool #freedivingschool #diver #adrenaline #livetodive #Vobster #UK — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2AmH4oj
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Merry Christmas to all from the Go Freediving Team. We look forward to seeing you in the new year. http://bit.ly/2nevJiH #MerryChristmas #GoFreediving #Freediving #2019 #Freediver #dive — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2QNdJxi

What a truly amazing course and experience. I can’t recommend highly enough, fantastic tuition and instructors, such a relaxed course I loved the freedom to go at your own pace as much as I loved the freedom of being under water thank you all so much...don’t hesitate to book you won’t regret it!

Went free diving with Emma and her team in the red sea... an amazing experience with totally professional instructors which gave me a good sense of security. As a total novice managed to go down to 19.6 m. Thanks Emma

The beginners freediving course is a great way to be introduce to the sport. Instructors are clear, patient and willing to tailor the course to your needs. Great instructor to pupil ratio. Don’t let the thought of having to hold your breath put you off!! Would definitely recommend �

Master Freediver: Taking this course was a natural step. The next thing. The bit between what I have and what I want! It was there deliberately as a stepping stone forwards and the reason I did it prior to my instructor course was because I needed more experience, more competitive experience. An instructor is all well and good, but an instructor with no experience isn't really worth much, especially for something like this.



The biggest thing I discovered doing this course is that flexibility is king. Flexibility is the number one thing. So being relaxed is good, but if you're super flexible you're going to be relaxed. And performance-wise if you're flexible it makes equalisation a lot easier. Perfect case in point I always knew stretching was important, but because I never really pushed myself at depth, I never really saw the difference between doing stretches prior to a dive and not. Then on the Masters course we did a stretching session before actually pushing my physical limit and the difference was pretty huge. It's the first time I have done the stretches and then tried to push the dive, so that was the first time it made a direct impact on my actual performance and it did make equalisation a lot easier. I thought "I can do 30 metres and not struggle!" It was good! I liked being with buddies and instructors that are doing the same as me. My capabilities are exactly the same as the people I am diving with, so it's nice, I'm pushing myself. Now I've got something to train for! I also liked the practical application of advanced theory. You can read books, but you need the teaching, people who have got the experience doing what it is you're trying to do. You need to get in the water and do it.



The mouth fill training David did was very valuable. The constant reminder of techniques that you have learned but might have forgotten was very useful I would recommend this course. I wouldn't recommend this to someone who has just completed the Advanced, even if they are good. Simply because, for example, if you learn the mouthfill too soon and nail it, you might not apply as much importance to other techniques.



The course is not easy. Physically I found everything doable, but in my mind I was apprehensive. I would recommend someone qualifies as an advanced freediver and dives for a year or two before doing the course. The experience would give them lots of confidence.

I’ve been on a liveaboard before and it was amazing. It took me a while to come back because I’ve been doing too many other things, children, life, stuff… I’ve discovered that it was more relaxing this time without doing the courses. I’ve really enjoyed spending plenty of time out on the reef. Giannis D was really good I liked the Carnatic, that was really cool. Anything with a good swim through that looks like a wreck really. And the reef inside the lagoon was really pretty. Three benefits of coming on this course you meet new people, you get to dive in new places and it’s nice being on a liveaboard – it’s very relaxed. I’d recommend this holiday because I think even if people don’t freedive it’s accessible whether you want to go down to 30 metres or just want to snorkel.

I went along to the 'Try Freediving' course and thoroughly enjoyed it! It has been something I have been wanting to do for a long time and as scuba diver and underwater photographer, free diving is something that I would hope would allow me to get a similar experience but with minimal additional kit. I was slightly tentative because of a medical condition but Emma is great, thoroughly understood and was really encouraging in a truly authentic way. We went through a number of exercises and by the end of the experience, I had managed to hold my breath for far longer than I ever thought was possible and was swimming lengths without surfacing. At the beginning of the course, Emma shows champion free divers from the different disciplines and emphasises that anyone can do this and that you shouldn't dismiss anyone based on preconceptions of who will be good at it and who won't. I will be hoping to go on to do the weekend course and join the club this year.

I saw a film of freediving, Googled it and found the Go Freediving club in Poole. I spoke to David who told me I needed to do a course in order to join, so I booked a course. As it was my birthday weekend I thought I’d treat myself to a new adventure sport.



I discovered that it is like learning to drive. You can do all the theory and little bits, but when you get in the water and have to do your duck dive and pull out your snorkel and prequalise and bend and kick, all that stuff it’s a real challenge. So yes, it’s harder than it looks.



What I liked most about the course was moving fast with the fins on. And I loved it when I first equalised properly, I knew there was no limit to what I could do then. I knew that once I could equalise properly I could progress gradually to go deeper and deeper and when I realised I could reach that 12 metre point where the plane was it was really exciting.



The benefits of the course is the individual attention, the characters of the instructors, the venue and the team spirit from everyone on the course.



I would recommend this course because of the quality of the instructors, the level of attention.



It’s a really tough course, but if you could do this course over a week somewhere warm, it would be heaven !

I like snorkeling, and when I go on holiday, I like to look at the fish. I tried to do it without any training, and it’s didn’t work really well so I thought I may as well do it the proper way, and get the training, and I found out about Go Freediving from Iain and Tom who I met here at Vobster, looking really good in their wetsuits, so they told me about you, I found you online and booked on the RAID Freediving Course.



One of the reasons I decided to do the course, is I’m a scuba diver, and one of my worst nightmares is finding myself at depth with no air, so I thought ‘right! So I’m going to pay money to do exactly that!’



And what I discovered is that it’s completely different to what I was expecting and I could go much further than I thought I could. I discovered the importance of relaxation, and I think it’s going to help me, not just in freediving, but in other areas of my life as well. And it was a lot of fun!



I really liked the content of the RAID freediving course, how it was run. I didn’t feel rushed, I didn’t feel out of my depth at any time. I really liked the instructors, all of the instructors were brilliant! And you get to dive Vobster in a wetsuit, how amazing is that? It’s a really good course, I really enjoyed it.



I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the course!

I had a fantastic experience completing my Raid Free Diver course with Go Freediving! The way in which the course is organised and carried out is fantastic and I could not recommend it more! It is ideal for anyone who has experience or for anyone looking to get into freediving. The instructors know their stuff and are experienced professionals and enthusiasts in the field. They are assisted by a great team who allow everyone to develop at their own pace. To top it all off the other people doing the course were friendly and interesting. All round a great experience! Just wish I had more time to join the Club and get more involved with it all.

I chose Go Freediving because of the locality and if you go on your website there’s lots of information, lots of bits and pieces, you’re quite active on social media and you come here.



I’ve discovered that I need to work on my contractions, but I really enjoyed it. I didn’t want to leave the water!



I like how the course is divided, you’ve got theory, pool and here (Vobster). It felt quite fluid – nicely organised. The benefits for me is that you guys are close to me, everyone is very friendly, very approachable, so I never felt like I could not ask a question.



I would recommend this course because I really enjoyed it. It’s well run, really well organised, the pre-prep you get, the instructions you get are really clear. Nothing has been unexpected and I haven’t felt unprepared for anything.

Had the best time! The knowledge and instruction were excellent, and you can go at your own pace.Really relaxed atmosphere and made me feel 100 percent safe. I had trouble with equalising but the instructors were patient and broke it down for me allowing me to get down to 10m which I never thought I would. Thank you David and Heather :) Despite my struggles I had a glimpse into how it must feel to be swimming so relaxed in the depths and I can't wait for more! Well worth the travelling from West Yorkshire, I could not have wished for a better introduction to free-diving.

Had an amazing two days on this course. I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. Could not recommend it more! Emma, Heather and David were all very professional and supportive. Can't wait to freedive again.

Had a great evening with Emma and the new free divers in Friday! If anyone is thinking of doing freediving then contact Emma, she knows her stuff. Can't wait for the next course:)

Great couple of days with very professional instructors.

Thorough instruction with lots of room for individual growth both in terms of speed and needs.

Atttacted a positive group which allowed us all to progress quickly and still have a good laugh.

Left the course tired (a good sign for me) and wanting more!



Good after care from Emma refarding any questions or queries related to the course or self inflicted blemishes!😂

Excellent experience on the Try Freediving course with Emma! Loved every minute of it and will certainly be looking at joining Go Freediving again in the near future. Emma is a great teacher and the rest of the team were very welcoming!

Emma and her team are not only world-class freediving instructors but also passionate about helping everybody learn about the water. I recommend you stop holding your breath and book onto a class or trip now!

Emma and her team are amazing. I recently did my Try Freediving course and loved every minute of it. It is great to know that you are being taught by some of the best in the country and that your safety is their top priority. Emma completely reframed what I thought freediving was about. I will definitely be going onto the next level.

Amazing experience :) I hope utilise my qualification and commit to the sport even more in the new year, including a trip abroad!

Excellent team of instructors who are all very helpful, knowledgeable and supportive.

Regular pool sessions available and seasonal open water too.



Truly incredible what the body is capable of, so long as the mind permits it!



Many thanks to Emma and the team for their patience and encouragement :)

"I decided to do this course because I scuba dive and I wanted to make my scuba diving better. I also snorkel a lot in the Caribbean but the snorkelling and diving are really demanding because it is very choppy and there are often currents. I want to use freediving techniques to improve both. During the course I’ve discovered that I can hold my breath much longer than I ever thought. And that I shouldn’t use my determination so strongly (thank you David)! The instruction has been really good. I think the instructors worked very hard to help us through any fear or apprehension. This course has taught me how to be better at scuba diving and to have better and safer snorkelling -I’ve had fun! Also Vobster is a very good venue, because you’re able to practice without the hazard of waves, currents, wind, tiger sharks etc. I wish I’d known about this place years ago."