Vertical Blue

30/08/2026

The new VB website, with course dates for 2027 is now live!
https://verticalblue.net/
It has a fully integrated booking system now, with multiple payment options, so you can reserve a course from within the website, but as always feel free to message us, or use the contact form at the bottom of https://verticalblue.net/contact

Also:
- we can arrange bespoke courses/training for groups of 4+
- freedivers can come for self-supervised training at any time, meaning if you come with a buddy and safety each other you can use the VB facilities for a weekly/monthly fee (by application only).

Reserve your place on a Vertical Blue freediving course.

20/04/2026

July is by far the most beautiful month to dive in Dean's Blue Hole. Water temperature is a perfect 29–30ºC (85ºF), and visibility can reach insane levels of crystal – last year we could see the plate 58 meters below us! 💎
The catch is that most years we're unable to offer any courses in July, but this year is different, and we've squeezed a trio of courses into a 2-week period:
🌀 July 2–5 Beginner
🌀 July 2–6 Intermediate
🌀 July 7–13 Training Camp

For more details:
https://mailchi.mp/8c54686a3028/vertical-blue-july-freediving-courses
Or to reserve a place: ✍️ [email protected]

18/03/2026

Another Professional Safety Freediver® workshop has just concluded at Y40, led by Vertical Blue Chief of Safety, Marco Cosentino

Originally designed for competition safety, the programme has now evolved to meet the needs of the wider freediving community — especially instructors and advanced freedivers who want to take safety to the next level.

It’s not just about rescue. It’s about training, shared know-how, awareness, prevention, and the ability to make the right decisions when it matters most.

Performance keeps progressing — and safety must evolve with it.

Vertical Blue Team continues to play a key role in this evolution, contributing to the development of knowledge, standards, anti-doping, and professional training that shape the future of freediving.

Stay tuned — more evolutions in safety are coming!

08/03/2026

The upcoming Vertical Blue Professional Safety Freediver® Workshop held by our Chief of Safety Marco Cosentino next weekend at Y-40 Deep Joy is sold out!

It will be an intensive training weekend focused on safety training and safety management, with participants coming from different areas of the freediving world: instructors from various training agencies, freedivers holding advanced certifications, and high-level athletes — all driven by a strong motivation to improve their skills in this field.

Thank you all for your trust!
As always, we will give our very best to deliver a top-level training experience.

📅 Next available date: October 10–11, 2026
For information and registration: [email protected]

14/07/2025

Thank you to our hosts, the people of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, for welcoming the athletes and crew of Vertical Blue 2025 to the most incredible island and freediving destination in the world!

Ten years ago, Claire Beatrix Paris was 50 meters deep into Dean’s Blue Hole when she realized she might not resurface.

12/07/2025

VERTICAL BLUE 2025 "Back to the origin of depths" edition is a wrap.
Even if this was an intimate edition of the event, the numbers have been - as usual - really impressive:
- 17 Athletes representing 15 Countries
- 3 Absolute World Records from Alenka Artnik Freediving (123 CWT) and Arnaud Jerald (125 and 126 in CWT-BF)
- 21 National Records
- 5 World Records in the M2 category for Beatrix Paris
- 1 World Record in the M1 category for Alfredo Roën
Thank you to all the Athletes, the Safety Team Marco Cosentino Kristine Zipfel Kathleen Greubel Christian d'Altilia, the Medical Team Leigh- Bill Baker and to William Trubridge for the organization of the event.
The VB family ❤️🙏💙

21/06/2025

🌊 Our Guardians of the Depths🌊

Vertical Blue >> where elite performance meets elite safety.

Our Professional Safety Freediver Team isn't just a crew — it's a highly prepared unit which is training and working the whole year to raise the bar and is forged through years of experience and commitment for our sport.

Trained and prepared through the Professional Safety Freediver® program by Vertical Blue - developed by our Chief of Safety Marco Cosentino - globally adopted as reference gold standard in freediving safety.

See you in the Dean's Blue Hole
Leigh- Bill Baker
Kathleen Greubel
Kristine Zipfel
Christian d'Altilia

28/05/2025

Are you ready for VB2025?
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From 1st to 11th July 2025

13/05/2025

🌊 Dive Back to the Origin of Depths at Vertical Blue 2025! 🌊

From July 1st to 11th, the world’s premier freediving competition returns to the depths of Dean's Blue Hole, Bahamas—a place where legends are made and records are shattered. This year's edition brings a refreshing return to the essence of freediving, with a selected group of 20 elite athletes pushing the boundaries of human potential in the most iconic place in the world.


🔹 Selected competition format—a focused lineup of the best athletes in the world.
🔹 Unmatched safety standards, led by our Professional Safety Freediver Programme worldwide adopted and recognized.
🔹 Crystal-clear waters and the world's deepest blue hole as the perfect stage for breathtaking performances.
🔹 A continuous commitment to marine conservation, protecting the waters that fuel our passion.

Whether you’re a freediving enthusiast or new to the sport, Vertical Blue 2025 is the event you won't want to miss.

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12/01/2025

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY for Vertical Blue 2025 – The World's Most Prestigious Freediving Event

Vertical Blue is not just a sporting competition, it is an opportunity to tell stories of courage, dedication, and human achievement. With over 69 world records set, a global audience reaching 50 million people through media such as BBC, Eurosport, and Sky, and a digital impact of over 1 million live stream viewers, the event offers an extraordinary platform to enhance your brand.

We are looking for strategic partners who share our values of excellence, innovation, and respect for the ocean, and we believe your brand could greatly benefit from an association with Vertical Blue.

If you are interested please contact the Vertical Blue Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (242) 443-8910
Website: www.verticalblue.net