About Your Freediving Instructor & Coach: David Watson
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Welcome! My name is David and I founded One Breath Freediving in 2012 with a vision to provide quality freediving education by teaching in a professional, safe and fun manner. Since then I have taught people from all over the world, successfully certifying many hundreds of students (becoming one of AIDA International's most experienced freediving instructors), and establishing an extremely strong reputation by ensuring the highest levels of safety and teaching standards using a comprehensive and calm education style. My background qualifications are in Sport & Exercise Science, in which I hold a Bachelor of Science Honors degree and I am also a qualified and practicing Sports Therapist, Personal Fitness Trainer and a qualified Sports Coach. Naturally freediving provides me with an opportunity to satisfy my love for the water with physical training, teaching and self improvement, and all of these skills I utilise in the water with my students on a daily basis. Personally, I love the freedom and silence that freediving provides as well as the ability to interact with marine life in the most natural way possible. I have a great passion for the ocean which I share with others through my teaching, having made a conscious decision to prioritise teaching and coaching more exclusively in small groups for better personal attention and to maximise the quality of learning and the enjoyment for the student. So why not join me on your freediving journey! I offer a range of courses, training options, excursions, expeditions and retreats in Dahab as well as other locations to learn, explore, have fun in the water and create lasting memories. I hope to see you in the water soon :) |
AIDA Instructor Trainer / Youth Instructor / Freediving Emergency Medical Response Instructor / Judge
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"I strive to be an ambassador for the oceans by setting a positive example to my students about human interaction with the marine environment, leading by example, acting ethically and promoting empathy and awareness towards the marine ecosystem. I strongly advocate freediving as not only a way to explore yourself, but a perfect means to connect with nature in an considered and non-intrusive manner."
- David Watson, Sea Shepherd Ocean Ambassador
Philosophy & Core Values
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Freediving Coach: Competition coaching Ruth Osborn, British National Record Holder
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Customer Reviews
Check out what some of the many hundreds of freedivers who have dived with me, have had to say about their experience!
"David is a great instructor. He makes you feel safe at all times and helps you to achieve your goals." "I first met and dived with David in Malta last year. Recently, I followed him to Dahab to complete my AIDA4 Master Freediver course. In every conceivable way, he is an extraordinary individual and an exemplary freediving instructor. Previously, I struggled with relaxation. However, David's calm demeanor and distinctive teaching philosophy significantly enhanced my relaxation, technique and confidence, enabling me to derive greater enjoyment from the sport and achieve my personal goals. I cannot imagine a better instructor; my diving experience with him has been invaluable. Undoubtedly I will see David in the water again." "For a thrilling, safe and professional option, come to train with David at One Breath Freediving" |
"David is a very calm, yet enthusiastic instructor who shares the same love and attitude towards freediving like myself - playful, with lots of fun, learning in a very relaxed way, expanding own borders without pushing limits.... always having a smile on the face when coming up to the surface... |
"My AIDA2 journey was very challenging. But thanks to the amazing, patient, chill and brilliant instructor David for giving me dry equalisation assignments and tips, never giving up on me, always encouraging me to do things safely and properly. He is one of the most dedicated and inspiring instructors I've ever encountered. His deep knowledge of freediving, combined with his ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging way, made a lasting impact on my learning and experience."
- Kristian (June 2025)