A little help please...

[GekkoVsFox]

Can anybody advise me of any free diving schools in the london area i.e. pool based initially.

I am completely new to the sport, even that flatters me

But I am fascinated by the water and breath-holding.

I am not lookng to dive very deep necessarily, more to get to a stage where I might be able to do some unassisted open ocean free diving for fun and swim 50m plus underwater in a pool.

The spiritual/yoga aspects to this I find particularly interesting - anyone got any advice/pointers in this regard?

Sorry to invade a forum that clearly is very valuable to the free diving world, but you gotta start somewhere

 

[naiad]

There are about four freediving groups that get together in the London area, and I think the Richmond one is best for beginners. Their details are on the British Freediving Association website. I have been going there for a few months now and have learnt a lot.

 

[GekkoVsFox]

Thanks naiad - i will check that out - richmond is only 15 mins from me

 

[guy]

For London (and UK) pool based clubs visit:

http://www.britishfreediving.org/index.asp?sec=4&pag=13

This will give full contact details for Richmond.

Guy
BFA web person

 

[GekkoVsFox]

Cheers for that Guy, I have been in contact with Steve regarding the Richmond training sessions and am very much looking forward to learning a few techniques etc.

 

[samdive]

Also check out www.saltfreedivers.com
we will be running some AIDA courses in the New Year

Sam

 

[GekkoVsFox]

Originally posted by samdive
Also check out www.saltfreedivers.com
we will be running some AIDA courses in the New Year

Sam

Thanks for that - the quarry looks really cool. After I have improved my static and dynamic a bit in the pool, I think it could be a great opportunity

I will certainly look out for any courses in the new year.