Freediving in Dominica
What is freediving? Freediving is an underwater sports activity in which you do not use any breathing apparatus – only your lungs!
In a few short years, Dominica has become a major Caribbean destination for the Freediving community.
Soufriere’s volcanic crater provides the perfect geology for freedivers, who can dive to depths of 90 meters (295 feet!) or more, just minutes from the shore.
Dominica has many advantages over other locations:
Deep dive sites just minutes from shore
Locations in the beautiful and protected Marine Reserve
Eco-Friendly hotels & resorts for hosting Training Camps
Unique underwater terrain, including sulphur vents creating warm "Champagne Bubbles"
Freediving Instructor Padjen, from Deep Dominica Freediving
Freediving Schools in Soufriere, Dominica
DEEP DOMINICA Freediving
Contact: info@deepdominica.com
Learn more about Deep Dominica Freediving here
BLUE ELEMENT Freediving
Contact: blueelementfreediving@gmail.com
History of Freediving in Soufriere, Dominica
2016
FIRST EVER INTERNATIONAL FREE DIVING COMPETITION HELD IN DOMINICA!
Dominica’s first International Freediving Competition took place from November 4th to 11th 2016.
2017
Due to Hurricane Maria in September of 2017, the Blue Element 2017 Competition could not be held.
Congratulations to Freediver Sofía Gómez Uribe!
On July 5th, 2017, Freediver Sofía Gómez Uribe set a new CMAS Freediving World Record of 83.1m in Bi-Fins Constant Weight in Soufrière, Dominica Setting a depth of 83.1 m and completed in 2 min 43 sec.
Sofía is a co-founder of Freediving School Blue Element, also located in Soufrière.
2018
Congratulations to Freediver Sofía Gómez Uribe!
Sofía Gómez Uribe set a new World Record on Septemeber 30th 2018
New World Record CMAS. CWT Bi-Fins -86m
Sofia is a co-founder of Blue Element Freediving School located in Soufrière, Dominica.
Blue Element 2018 – Freediving Competition
Get ready for the 2!
- The 2018 Freediving Competition was held in Soufriere, Dominica from November 23rd to 30th 2018
- Learn more on the Blue Elements Facebook page
The Blue Element event was held in the south of Dominica in the Soufriere-Scott’s Head Marine Reserve. The competition was organized by Johnny Sunnex, a champion freediver from New Zealand, and Sofia Gomez Uribe, a Colombian freediver and national female champion.
Congrats to the Overall Winners of the Inaugural Blue Element Freediving Competition: Rosibel Molina, Adam Stern, Sofía Gómez Uribe, Nicolas Girardin, Jonathan Sunnex and So Ja.
See the 2016 participants below and read more at BlueElement.com
Below is a video by Blue Element showing the wrap of its first annual freediving competition!
Snorkelers & Divers will enjoy this Waterproof Fish ID card to help them identify the fish to be seen in Dominica.
Order from Amazon:
National Geographic – Guide to Caribbean Reef fish – Fish ID Card (6 in by 9 in)
Dominica, the Adventure Island
If you are not a freediver, don’t worry! There are a lot of other fun activities to do in Dominica.
Dominica is the Nature Island of the Caribbean. Get to know us! Here are some adventures and activities to explore while you’re here:
- Whale-Watching Trips – We are the Whale-Watching Capital of the World!
- Natural Hot Pools – Relax, rejuvenate in our all-natural hot springs.
- An abundance of rivers and waterfalls to enjoy
- World Class Scuba Diving
- Waitukubuli National Trail– the region’s longest hiking trail.
- Creole Culture & Heritage
- Kalinago Barana Aute – Learn about the Kalinago history and heritage.
As you can see, there are plenty of activities for everyone!
Dominica, the Healthy Island
There are so many ways to improve your state of health while you’re in Dominica.
Health & Fitness Benefits, Dominica Style
- Delicious and nutritious local creole cuisine
- Yoga Classes to keep you flexible and serene
- Hikes of all levels to improve your endurance
- Natural Hot Pools for muscle relaxation
- Endless rivers and waterfalls to explore
- Aromatherapy and massage
Ethical & Sustainable Dominica
- Top 10 Ethical Destinations 2014 & 2015
- Home to Secret Bay, a luxury eco-resort and 2016 Winner of the Boutique Hotel Award
- Home to Jungle Bay Dominica – an award-winning eco resort with their famous Wellness Adventure Package
More Diving & Water Adventure in Dominica
Learn more about wildlife in the Caribbean from these books.
Birds of the West Indies
By James Bond
A Petersen Field Guide
Buy on Amazon
Caribbean Wild Plants & Their Uses
By P.N. Honychurch
Macmillan Caribbean
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Flowers of the Caribbean
By G. W. Lennox and S. A. Seddon
Macmillan Caribbean
Buy on Amazon
Reef Fish Identification
By Paul Humann and Ned Deloach
Florida Caribbean Bahamas – 4th Edition (Reef Set)
Buy on Amazon
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