Vertical Blue

Vertical Blue is a freediving school that draws on the experience and training of 18-time world record holder William Trubridge as well as material from both the Apnea Academy and AIDA International schools of freediving.

We aim to foster an approach to freediving that is founded on the four cornerstones of 'SEAS':

Safety
Enjoyment
Awareness
Style

Every training session combines all these elements, so that students are shown ways to develop techniques of style and awareness underwater while operating in maximum safety and enjoyment!

We aim to cater to the student's individual goals also, and the content and direction of courses and especially in-water teaching can be tailored to match these goals a certain extent.

In a Vertical Blue course the theory is integrated smoothly with practical exercises, the mental with the physical, the discipline with the play, in a balanced and holistic approach that promotes learning.

You will investigate the physics, physiology and psychology of freediving as a sport, you will be guided through precise exercises to improve your aquaticity and you will learn how to harness your breath so you can use it as a tool for relaxation and longer and deeper freedives.