FIN&TONIC
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My Dahab

Ten years ago, I never imagined I’d leave London for a dusty Red Sea village, discover freediving, and set records beneath the surface. In Dahab, at the legendary Blue Hole, I trained with Gus Kreivenas, pushed past my limits, and discovered the thrill, focus, and freedom that only freediving can offer. This story captures the adventures, challenges, and transformative moments of my underwater journey — from first dives to competitive milestones — and offers inspiration for athletes and ocean explorers alike.

My Dahab

freediving competition

Deep Dominica Competition Report

Deep Dominica Competition Report

I have just returned from the Deep Dominica Cup, the most popular freediving competition of the year, where I won three medals:

  • Second Place Overall Women

  • Second Place in Monofin with 92m, following Alessia Zecchini

  • Third Place in Bifins with 82m

Freediving and competitions: learning from our mistakes

Freediving and competitions: learning from our mistakes

Behind every success, there’s 100 failures, trials, and mistakes to correct.

As I’m preparing for the last freediving competition of the year, I look back at my past season and the 6 depth competitions I had, which have proved to be huge learning experiences: 

How to approach a freediving competition - Tips for Newbies

How to approach a freediving competition - Tips for Newbies

As Freediving Competition starts doubled between 2009-2019, a great number of newbies, myself included, approached competitive freediving for the first time.

The idea of joining their first competition might sound daunting for many but it doesn't have to be.

Here below are some recommendations and tips on how to make your first experience a smooth one.