Emma Farrell's Blog, page 5
February 10, 2020
Five myths about freediving��� BUSTED!
When people find out I am a freediver, they first ask me how long I can hold my breath, and then how deep I can dive. After they have expressed shock and have shaken their heads, they usually say ���I could never do that and proceed to recite a number of complete myths about freediving. I then have to make a detailed rebuttal of their beliefs, and explain that ANYONE could achieve what I have.
Here are 5 myths I am busting right now, so you can show your friends, family and co-workers and...
Five myths about freediving… BUSTED!
When people find out I am a freediver, they first ask me how long I can hold my breath, and then how deep I can dive. After they have expressed shock and have shaken their heads, they usually say ‘I could never do that’ and proceed to recite a number of complete myths about freediving. I then have to make a detailed rebuttal of their beliefs, and explain that ANYONE could achieve what I have.
Here are 5 myths I am busting right now, so you can show your friends, family and co-workers and...
February 4, 2020
The Go Diving Show – A Treat for All Divers
On 22nd – 23rd February 2020, follow the amazing success last year, the second annual Go Diving Show will take place at the Richoh Arena, Coventry.
The Go Diving Show promises to be even bigger and better than last year, with four stages.
The Main Stage – hosted by TV presenters Andy Torbet and Miranda Krestovnikoff, this will cover everything from all aspects of the world of diving. They will be joined by Steve Backshall, Monty Halls and award-winning underwater photographer Alex Mustard...
January 31, 2020
Salmon Skin And Ocean Waste.
Every so often you see something come along and think two things – ‘Why didn’t I think of this?’ and ‘Why doesn’t EVERYONE know about them?!’ This is what happened when I first discovered Salmon Skin Crisps or Sea Chips as they are known.
Firstly, I should make it clear that this post is not sponsored in any way. I was simply researching ethical and environmental ways sea waste is being managed (blog coming later regarding this) and stumbled across them. I was so intrigued I set up a quick...
January 21, 2020
Freediving Camp Training in Tenerife
Our freediving camp training holiday in Tenerife has quickly shot to the top of our most hotly anticipated calendar events of the year – and with good reason! This land-based holiday has all the ingredients a freediver could possibly want on a freediving camp holiday. It has an awesome pool for practising static, gorgeous clear ocean water for plenty of line diving over an incredible wreck, an amazing trip to swim with turtles, and this year we experienced the thrill of no limits tandem...
January 14, 2020
Game, SETT and Match – It’s all over for the SETT Tank, Gosport
In a recent press release the Royal Navy announced the SETT Tank in Gosport was closing. They said:
“For the last time the team who teach submariners how to escape from a stricken boat gather at a Gosport landmark before the iconic structure closes.
…During the peak of usage in the 1960s and 70s, around 4,500 submariners every year made the daunting ascent – it’s thought the escape tank has been used more than 150,000 times in its 66-year life.
Today the tank is just one element of the...
January 6, 2020
British Astronaut Tim Peake Joins Blue Abyss!
British Astronaut Tim Peake is the latest high profile and well loved figure to join Blue Abyss. Tim has worked previously with Blue Abyss Professor Simon Evetts at the European Space Agency (ESA). He already has a substantial comprehension of the scale and potential of Blue Abyss and is delighted to be able to invest his time and expertise into the project by joining the Blue Abyss team as an Advisory Board member, having taken a sabbatical from the ESA.
Who is Tim Peake?
photo credit: UKSA...
December 13, 2019
World Aida Freediving Championships 2019 – Day Three
All of David’s training – his highs, his lows his personal bests, his travelling have all been leading to this event – The World Aida Freediving Championships! So did David follow his awesome performance? Find out in the final dayof his championship blog!
Day Three of Competing at the Aida Freediving World Championships The night before my last dive, I thought I wouldn’t be able to sleep because of the excitement, but I...December 11, 2019
Aida Freediving World Championships 2019 – Day Two
All of David’s training – his highs, his lows his personal bests, his travelling have all been leading to this event – The Aida Freediving World Championships! So how did David feel? How did he perform? Find out in day two of competing in his championship blog!
Day Two of Competing in the Aida Freediving World ChampionshipsThe sleepless night actually worked out ok for me. I was so tired the next day that I had to go to...
December 9, 2019
Aida World Freediving Championships 2019 – Day One
All of David’s training – his highs, his lows his personal bests, his travelling have all been leading to this event – The Aida World Freediving Championships! So how did David feel? How did he perform? Find out in part 1 of his championship blog!
The Aida World Freediving Championships Have Arrived!
The start of the Aida World Freediving Championships was just around the corner by now, most of the 140 athletes...
