Part of our “Inner Space Seminar” series at Hart House.
Freediving techniques with Martin Bonert, NAUI #33907.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Have you ever dreamed of exploring the underwater world free from equipment? Free from the need to breathe? Freediving is the most natural and serene way to explore the depths of the oceans with minimal impact. We learned so much about freediving and breath-hold diving from Martin Bonert, one of our own NAUI Scuba Instructors. You can take advantage of some of these freediving techniques to increase your enjoyment of recreational snorkelling.
Martin gave us an enthusiastic view of the beauty of freediving and provided these video links so that we may also experience the world of freediving. Note: Do not try the extreme versions of freediving on your own without proper training and buddies.
Video Links and Organizations
Organizations
Hart House Underwater Club
https://hhuc.ca/training/fitness
Freediving Toronto
https://freedivetoronto.com/
AIDA
https://www.aidainternational.org/
Videos
Ontario
A day of freediving in Bruce Peninsula (Egor Nesterenko)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ9nGI6HGU8
Competition
Guillaume Néry: The exhilarating peace of freediving (TED talk)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDbmG5KFnqc
William Winram, Canadian – 145 m Freediving World Record (VWT) Sept. 3, 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtryV9qItsg
Alice Hickson breaks 12 year old UK freediving record! (Daan Verhoeven)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxY6PLXzpYs
Recreational
Jonathan Bird Freediving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyCnpca2u54
Inspirational
Arctic Free Diving Helped Save Her Leg – Now She Has a World Record
Short Film Showcase (National Geographic)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZZdnZQsOxU (Johanna Nordblad)
Experience the Underwater World Through the Eyes of a Free Diver – Short
Film Showcase (National Geographic)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4qM1IEhtNQ (Guillaume Néry)
Screw the Box (Daan Verhoeven)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfkWI9L-854
Freediving The Arabia, Tobermory Shipwreck (Ontario Freedivers)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zsz0IRM_RU
No Limits – Herbert Nistch (extreme) 253 m
Herbert Nitsch, The Deepest Man On Earth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCpJST_c2Ko
This is why I freedive – A journey into the deep with William Trubridge
TEDx Christchurch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MZetpFw7qY
Advice for Beginner Freedivers
Beginner Snorkelling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GljSvw7r3g
Note: Do NOT use sunscreen when snorkelling. It comes off in the water and is harmful to aquatic life. A rash guard shirt and a head/neck covering is the best option.
5 Freediving Techniques for Beginners (Gert Leroy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHwLAlQTCCA
Freediving Mistakes: 5 Habits You Should Avoid (Gert Leroy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STbiVpXLBhU
5 Easy Steps to 2 Minute Breath Hold (Gert Leroy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xW2AesdCmE
A Strong Expression of Caution
Exhale (A must watch for all freedivers)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP_9aWr4pJU
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Index:
– Inner Space Seminars