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News: One Breath Freediving Moves to Dahab. Shift in Focus to Small Group & Personalised Teaching Methods

16/2/2024

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In this news blog post ('manifesto', maybe) I will confirm what some of you might know already, which is that I have relocated the One Breath Freediving school from Malta to Dahab on a permanent basis. Simultaneously I am making a conscious shift of the education & business model of OBF to primarily focus on high quality, small group, customised and personalised teaching methods, which aligns perfectly with my beliefs for how freediving education should be.

Since I became a freediving instructor back in 2012 the sport has grown immensely, and though still somewhat niche and alternative, the general popularity of freediving is now much greater, with so many more people participating regularly on a recreational basis. I feel fortunate to have been in a position early on to help build the sport of freediving as Malta's first full time freediving instructor as well as opening and operating the first dedicated freediving centre in the country.

​But now is time for a change.... :)

With freediving centres getting busier and therefore less personal attention, I feel there is too often a deficit of personalised, professional, high quality service, and I feel this is the perfect opportunity to return to the values and the vision from when I started One Breath Freediving back in 2012. You will see I have compiled a written Philosophy & Core Values based on what I firmly believe is the optimal way people should be taught and trained in freediving (Philosophy, below).
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As one of AIDA Internationals most experienced active instructors, I am very excited to be offering all courses and training either 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 (the student can choose), therefore naturally ensuring that the standard and quality of education is kept at its highest and students feeling they have progressed their skills, gained confidence in their abilities, increased their freediving knowledge (and about themselves) and lastly, have a smile on their face with some great memories!

I also wanted to ensure that all prices remain extremely competitive and amazing value financially, and that customers, on all courses, receive the personalised attention that I have always strived to give, such as in depth communication pre-booking and pre-course, in depth preparation for the course, assistance with logistics and travel and of course flexibility to adjust or move plans if required (as just a few examples).

A summary of some of the benefits you can now experience at One Breath Freediving:

​✅ Taught by AIDA Instructor Trainer David Watson (12 years experience)
✅ Guaranteed Ratio: Instructor to 1 OR 2 Students (your choice)
✅ Courses over a longer duration than at other freediving schools
✅ Includes: Equipment Hire / Certification / Study Material (courses)
✅ Free Video Analysis and feedback of diving technique
✅ Exclusive members area access to library of freediving knowledge

I hope you support my methodology for these positive changes and I hope to see you in the water again very soon in beautiful Dahab!

David Watson
​AIDA Instructor Trainer & Freediving Coach
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OBF Price List 2024
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By David Watson, Owner, Founder & Head Instructor / AIDA Instructor Trainer at One Breath Freediving 
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Dahab Winter Training Returns!

7/11/2021

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Once again we take our teaching and training to sunny Dahab Egypt for winter season 2021-22! The One Breath Freediving centre in Malta is also open still in Malta via prearranged bookings and appointments for courses, training, coaching and of course equipment sales in the shop.

Enquire & Book:
(+356) 7980 1668 (phone & WhatsApp)
[email protected]
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The joys of reef freediving

3/6/2021

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The Blue Hole in Dahab has a stunning reef with vibrant colours. There is nothing better than after a tough training session on the buoy & line than enjoying the natural beauty of the reef with the freedom and simplicity without the wetsuit and feeling the water on your skin.
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DAHAB APNEA 2021 COMPETITION

25/4/2021

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A couple of the best photos taken by myself at the recent Dahab Apnea 2021 competition at the Blue Hole. Congratulations to all the athletes and especially the overall winners:
Stefan Randig (1st Male)
Alice Modolo (1st Female)
​And thanks to all the judges, safety divers and other volunteers :)
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Living in the Now

27/7/2020

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By David Watson, AIDA Instructor Trainer & PADI Master Freediver Instructor and Owner & Founder at One Breath Freediving
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“Time isn’t precious at all, because it is an illusion. What you perceive as precious is not time but the one point that is out of time: the Now. That is precious indeed. The more you are focused on time — past and future — the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is.”
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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Dahab to Freedive this Winter

27/11/2019

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By David Watson, AIDA & PADI Master Freediver Instructor and Owner & Founder at One Breath Freediving, based in Malta

Dahab on the Red Sea Sinai coast of Egypt has long been home to a thriving freediving scene. Let’s look at ten good reasons you should visit as a freediver this winter!

1. Blue Hole:
Visit the famous Blue Hole of Dahab which has 100m deep water just metres from the shore (see photo). Here you will find some of the world’s top freedivers training alongside the stunning scenery of the deep blue water and mountain back drop.

2. Tropical Water:
The red sea is the closest tropical water to Europe and it is very different to the Mediterranean Sea with much more colours and corals. Here water temperatures range from 22c-30c, so even at its coldest in winter, it is still much warmer than the nearby Mediterranean at the same time of year.

3. Winter Sun:
Dahab is lovely and sunny! While Northern Europe gets rain and darkness, Egypt is still a lovely 18c-28c which is perfect without feeling like it is too much. And being in a desert region there is virtually no rain.

4. Depth:
Very easy access to depth for deeper freediving. The bay where Dahab sits is sheltered from any wind and gives depths of up to 50m just metres from the shore. For depths over 50m, the Blue Hole is just a short taxi ride away. And all with no thermoclines.

5. Social – Lots of Freedivers!:
Dahab has to be one of, if not the only, place in the world where freedivers are not greatly outnumbered by scuba divers, and to talk to someone about freediving does not have to involve a long explanation about the sport (“No...... not cliff jumping”).

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Dahabs Blue Hole
6. Chilled Out & Friendly Vibe:
Unlike the more touristy parts of Egypt or North Africa, Dahab has a slower and more relaxed vibe. There is less hassle and a much more relaxed atmosphere than many other parts of Egypt, such as Sherm el Sheikh.

7. ‘Finding Nemo’:
Naturally, as the water is more tropical, so the marine life is more colourful and there are lots of colourful corals and fish to see. A favourite at recreational freediving depths are the numerous Anemone Fish (Nemo fish). If you are really luck the turtles in Dahab bay will come over to say hello.

8. Multi-Sports:
Dahab has to be one of the few places in the world that is good for both freediving and kite surfing. With a prevailing wind from the North, the main dive sites remain sheltered while giving enough wind to make superb windsurfing and kite surfing conditions. Not to mention scuba diving, rock climbing, trekking.......

9. Bedouin Camp Hospitality:
The Bedouins, the nomadic people of this region of the world, are extremely friendly and always offer wonderful hospitality. There is nothing better for an evening than sitting under the stars next to a camp fire with a cup of sweet Bedouin tea in your hand.
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10. One Breath Freediving:
In winter One Breath Freediving will be providing high quality and customised freediving training and courses from Dahab. Expect the same high standard just in a different location! So if you have seen Malta and want to experience somewhere different, this is definitely the place to go next. 
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The Beauty of the Blue Hole

8/3/2018

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There can't be many places as alluring and iconic to freedivers as the Blue Hole in Dahab. With imposing, barren mountains just metres from deep blue water and a kaliedoscope of colours amongst the corals on the reef with every shape and colour of fish possible, it is a truely beautiful place and draws freedivers from accross the world.
A natural submarine sinkhole, the depth within the hole is 100m and just outside, on the reef's edge, the depth reaches over 1,000m. A sheltered location and lack of current just metres from shore means that this is a wonderful place to train for freediving.
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One Breath Freediving will be conducting a Training camp in in Dahab Egypt in January and February 2019. Enquire for further information.
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Freediving El Bells, Blue Hole Dahab!

22/6/2014

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Free Immersion Personal Best

8/3/2014

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We have been training hard recently and on a visit to the Blue Hole I managed a new PB of 44.6m Free Immersion. I was still able to equalise at that depth so there is potential for more PB's soon!
Now I just need to shift this head cold so I can get back in the water......

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Personal Best

19/2/2014

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A new Personal Best for Lyndsay in Constant Weight Diving - (Finning down and back up). A depth of 32.1m! Great effort, keep up the good work. Tomorrow we go to the Blue Hole, should be a great day.

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