Elliott Jessup conducted a freediving course for team members of the Dive Immersion Program (DIP) and Dive Operations. Freediving offers a natural diving experience where you are unconstrained by SCUBA equipment. Using only a mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt and ONE breath, divers are able to dive to remarkable depths for extended periods of time.
One of the many courses we teach in Dive Operations to staff and volunteers is freediving. There's much more to it than just holding your breath for as long as you can. There are breathing techniques, positioning and form, and lots of practice.