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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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New AIDA Variable Weight World Record - 150m

11/2/2021

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New AIDA Variable Weight world record of 150m set by Walid Boudhiaf of Tunisia. See the video of the dive below and to view all the current AIDA freediving world records check out this link:

​www.freedivingrecords.com
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TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019!

29/6/2019

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We are super pleased to announce that One Breath Freediving has been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2019 - the second year running!
A big thank you to all freedivers and customers that have dived with us, past and present. We could not have done it without you!
David
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NEW: Buoy & Weight Rental (Independent Freedivers)

24/6/2018

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One Breath Freediving is now renting a full freediving set up (buoy/rope/bottom weights) as well as weights and weight belts, to certified freedivers (AIDA3 certified or above).
So if you are visiting Malta and want to do your own training and exploring, we can now accommodate your needs. Contact us for more information, or find the price list, here.
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TripAdvisor Award 2018

29/5/2018

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TripAdvisor has awarded One Breath Freediving a 2018 Certificate of Excellence! Thanks to all the freedivers that learnt and trained with us and especially a big thank you for all the wonderful reviews, it is greatly appreciated. 
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Freediving by Sail Boat; New Partnership!!!

20/5/2017

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'One Breath Freediving is pleased and very excited to announce a new partnership with Malta a Vela (Malta by Sail). Together we will be offering freediving excursions and courses from the 41ft sailing boat 'Eau d' As', owned and crewed by Laurent & Rosa. This partnership is a first for Malta and an amazing opportunity to experience the sea around the Maltese Islands in the most natural and serene way possible, both above and below the water.

We start our 2017 summer programme with a freediving trip to Comino on Sunday May 28th. There are limited allocations (only 6 spaces!), making this a really exclusive and personalised experience. Plus, we are offering a special introductory price of only €100 per person for this day trip.

Contact me as soon as possible to book your space, and look out for more exciting activities coming soon.'

Regards
David, Laurent & Rosa'
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***NEW*** PADI Freediver Centre!

3/4/2017

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We have some great news: One Breath Freediving is pleased to announce that it is now an official PADI Freediver Centre!
We now offer PADI freediver courses from 'PADI Basic Freediver', a one day introduction to freediving, right up to the advanced 'PADI Master Freediver' course.
This nicely compliments the AIDA freediving courses we already offer and makes One Breath Freediving the top destination for freediving, and the only place to learn PADI or AIDA freediving course from beginner to advanced, in Malta & Gozo
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​David Watson (PADI Master Freediver Instructor #650697)
One Breath Freediving (PADI Freediver Centre #s26038)
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In Water Photographer of the Year (2015)

10/3/2016

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The 2015 'In Water Photographer of the Year' competition is now accepting public voting to decide an overall winner! Category winners are announced for the photography competition that is for freedivers, snorkellers, swimmers and others in the water without using breathing apparatus.
Vote by clicking the link below and deciding how many stars to give your favourite photographs. It's that easy!
http://www.inwaterphotographeroftheyear.com/2015-vote
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Instagram

20/7/2015

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You can now follow us on Instagram!:
www.instagram.com/one_breath_freediving
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