Is learning freediving difficult?
Introduction Freediving is a fast-growing sport but that still remains marginal for obvious reasons: holding our breath and especially underwater is scary. And while many
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Dahab has built over the years the reputation of being the “Mecca of freediving” and this reputation is not usurped, let’s see…
Water Temperature: between 21° in winter and 29° in summer, with a 3mm bottom and 2 tops of 3mm / 5mm you will be warm all year long
Visibility: clear and transparent water allowing up to 30m+ visibility
Accessibility of freediving sites: very easy, no need for a boat, just swim a few minutes from the shore with your buoy
Lighthouse in the heart of Dahab you will have access from 30m to 50m deep (depending on the weather) or Blue Hole and its 90m deep sheltered from the waves and currents. In Dahab, apart from very rare exceptions, it is possible to dive in optimal conditions 365 days a year.
As far as underwater exploration is concerned, you will not be left out: Dahab is full of sites to visit. Here are my top 3:
These outstanding training conditions associated with a low cost of living have not gone unnoticed and make Dahab a must-see destination for freediving. Freedivers from all over the world come here to train for weeks, months, or even years. It is very easy to make new friends and expand your horizons. If you plan to stay for several months, make sure you are added to the “Lazy Tunas” Messenger group: reselling equipment, finding buddies, sharing cab fares for the blue hole or a “Visa” escapade in Sharm El Sheikh, this is where freedivers linked to Dahab exchange! Beware, the group is often full, when you leave Dahab, remember to withdraw from the group so that others can enjoy it.
With a particularly low cost of living, Dahab is a destination accessible to all pockets: you will easily find cheap accommodation for a short term or less than 350€/month if you wish to stay longer and rent an apartment.
As for restaurants, you will rarely pay more than 15€ per person in the most popular ones and there are many simple, good, and “safe” places where you can eat for 5/6€.
The local life is also very pleasant, Dahab is a city focused on sports, water activities, and wellness. Climbing in the desert, windsurfing, kite surfing, yoga, scuba diving… Apart from snorkeling, there are many other activities available! The general atmosphere is very relaxed: it is a city where you quickly feel good and where meeting people is easy and warm.
Finally, you will quickly notice that the Egyptians and Bedouins (the historical inhabitants of Dahab) are particularly welcoming and will be the first to make your stay pleasant!
Introduction Freediving is a fast-growing sport but that still remains marginal for obvious reasons: holding our breath and especially underwater is scary. And while many
Mask equalization can be a critical factor in reaching new depths:Systematic mask equalization will cause you to lose a significant amount of air that will
Once all the courses of a classic freediving education are over (AIDA 4, SSI 3…) many freedivers (including instructors) want to keep improving their results
No, you don’t have equalization issues
Non, vous n’avez pas de problèmes de compensation