Freedive Archives - The Salt Sirens

FREEDIVE+ is Building the World’s Biggest Freediving Center in Panglao, Philippines

March 15, 2019

Freediving is still a niche sport, with many freediving schools being little more than an off-shoot of a larger scuba center, that occasionally allows freedivers to practice their static breath holds whenever ...

The Best Gifts for Freedivers

Andjela Jovanovic

March 15, 2019

Freedivers are often minimalists in spirit. Instead of entering the water with a slew of scuba gear, they prefer to explore the sea with a set of fins and a mask. If you're looking for a gift for a special fr...

The Best Apps for Freedivers

Chantae Reden

February 15, 2019

The best way to get better at freediving is to freedive -- but that's not always possible or convenient. Thankfully, a few tech-savvy freedivers have developed apps to help divers train their breath holds wit...

The Ultimate Dive and Travel Guide to Gili Trawangan

Chantae Reden

February 13, 2019

Gili Trawangan is part of three small islands off of the coast of Lombok, and a short boat ride away from the island of Bali. Each of the islands have their own vibe and reputation with Gili Trawangan known fo...

Riding Sharks For Likes Isn’t Conservationism, It’s Narcissism

Chantae Reden

January 22, 2019

Over the past week, millions of people have seen and shared a video of Ocean Ramsey grabbing onto the fin of a great white shark off the coastline of Oahu, Hawaii. Many viewers saw this as inspiring -- a woman...

COSMIQ+ Dive Computer and DeepBlu App Review

The Salt Sirens

June 20, 2018

The COSMIQ+ dive computer is unlike any other on the market thanks to its budget-friendly price paired with social sharing technology. With the COSMIQ+, you can leave your logbooks behind, upload your dive logs...

The Best Resorts in Fiji for Coral Gardening

Chantae Reden

April 12, 2018

The waters that surround Fiji are home to a plethora of all types of marine life. According to the Coral Reef Alliance, Fiji hosts 42% of the world's coral species and over 10,000 square kilometers of coral ree...

The Best Snorkel Spots in the World

Chantae Reden

April 12, 2018

Snorkeling is one of the most exciting (and cheapest) ways to discover a destination. You can explore what exists beyond the ocean's surface with just a few pieces of gear and a strong sense of adventure. We've...

The Freedive Cafe Podcast: Alessia Zecchini, Italian Supergirl

Donny Mac

January 25, 2018

This article originally appeared on The Freedive Café, a podcast dedicated purely to freediving where top freedivers discuss techniques, experiences, notes on conservation, and their love of freediving. Support...

Courses for Confidence: How Freediving Makes You a Better Surfer

Chantae Reden

December 25, 2017

“Before a student comes to the course, they don’t know what they are capable of. They don’t know how long they can hold their breath in a relaxed or an active environment. They don’t know how they can swim. The...