6-12 October 2023 / Kas, Turkey
Freediving Masterclass with David Mellor
Join British Team member DAVID MELLOR for a deep dive into freediving.
Over the week we will enjoy four open water dives, one pool session and daily talks on the technical aspects of freediving, including:
Understanding EQ
Mastering mouthfill
Hypoxic training & conditioning
Stretching & injury avoidance
Static apnea
PLUS two group BREATHWORK sessions with Martin Petrus
The EC|HO Team
David Mellor
Master Freediver, British Team member, AIDA Instructor
A self-taught spearfisherman, David only discovered sport freediving 11 years ago. He qualified as an instructor 9 years ago, and is known for his patient, nurturing approach.
A competition diver for many years, David has held various British National Records, as overall British champion in 2018 a depth champion in 2019. He has coached many people to national records and ended last year with his own -100m FIM dive.
David is known among the community as the godfather of EQ and mouthfill, and all-round excellent aquatic human.
Martin Petrus
Breathwork Teacher, Molchanovs Freediving Instructor
With extensive experience as a breathwork coach, Martin is also a freediving instructor, and divides his water-time between training, teaching, and competing.
Martin combines scientific and spiritual approaches, using a broad range of methods, from Integrative Breathwork and visualization techniques to cold exposure. He regularly coaches athletes in modern hypoxic training methods and traditional Pranayama techniques.
Martin is calm and composed and his energy is infectious.
Lydia Gard
AIDA Assistant Coach, wellbeing writer
Lydia is a freelance health & wellness writer and AIDA 4 diver. She discovered freediving less than two years ago, and regularly writes about the mental and emotional benefits of the sport.
Lydia’s role is to support the retreat, holding space for every participant and supporting them in their progress.
Lydia will be leading the mobility sessions, keeping us all in supply of smoothies and supporting the coaches during the theory sessions.
She will also introduce any beginners to the basics.
Early Bird Price (Throughout July)
£1150pp for divers, £750pp for non-diving partners
Regular Price
£1250pp for divers, £850pp for non-diving partners
The price includes accommodation, coaching, training tools and daily snacks and smoothies. It does not include flights / transport.
Rooms are subject to availability. Places are limited to 9 divers.
The Masterclass
6-12 October 2023 / Kas, Turkey
6 nights
4 shore dives
Equalisation workshops
Group breathwork
Mobility & Meditation
Hypoxic training
Mouthfilll workshops
Optional boat trip to the underwater museum
Where is it?
Kas lies in the southwest of Turkey. The peninsula protects the dive site and offers excellent visibility and conditions. Less than a 300m swim from shore we have access to 100m+ of Mediterranean Sea. It is also home to an incredible underwater museum, which we will visit during your stay.
Who can join?
This retreat is for anyone looking to progress on their freediving journey.
From 10m recreational divers to 100m competition divers, everyone can benefit from David’s intensive, personalised coaching. Beginners are welcome and we can arrange kit hire on request. A basic level or fitness and a sense of humour are all that we ask for. Non-diving partners are encouraged and will enjoy our amazing villa and pool while we dive.
If you are unsure if this trip is for you just drop us a line and we will gladly talk you through it.
How to get here?
Fly into Dalaman (2.5hrs) or Antalya (3hrs) and hire a car, share a taxi or catch the bus to Kas. We will help you to coordinate with other retreaters.
Programme
Freediving
Every dive session will be tailored to your individual needs, as a group you will work on your own goals and receive invaluable feedback. We have up to 3 buoys with a maximum of 3 divers on each.
Breathwork
Martin’s breathwork practice is designed to aid relaxation, increase focus and boost physical performance. We will start from the basics so no experience is necessary.
Mobility
Our early morning stretch and conditioning sessions will prepare your body and mind for your dives. You don't need practical experience although a basic level of fitness will help.
Programme:
07:30 - 08:30 Mobility / Breathwork
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:30 - 14:00 Freediving
14:00 - 15:30 Lunch
15:30 - 17:30 Free time / Practice EQ tools
17:30 - 18:30 Lectures / Breathwork
18.30 - 20.30 Dinner
20.30 - 22.00 Rest / Sleep
Diving Conditions
All diving is done off shore on the buoy. We will have 2-3 buoys available with 2-3 people diving per buoy. The dive site is a short 300m swim from the shore. There is usually no current and we rarely have waves. The water temperature is around 25°C on the surface with a bit of thermocline. We recommend a 3mm or 5mm hooded wetsuit.
Food
We will provide snacks, fruit and pre-dive smoothies daily. The house has a fabulous kitchen and we can direct you to the best suppliers should you wish to self-cater. Kas has a wealth of excellent cafés and restaurants. Typically we will eat lunch together near to the dive site and dinner in town, but both are optional.
Transport
We recommend hiring a scooter or sharing a car during your stay as it isn’t all walkable. Let us know if you would like to car share and we can help you coordinate with other retreaters.
Accommodation
Our villa in Kas is one of the most sought after houses on the peninsula. With a large private pool, plenty of comfortable areas for lounging around and an overwater sundeck with direct sea access. There are single and double rooms and we encourage non-diving partners.
It’s also in a fantastic position for sunset. An easy 5-minute drive from the dive site and a 10-minute drive into town.
The villa is subject to numbers.
Want to be part of this incredible retreat?
