Freediving Training Camp in Tenerife 2024
By Dimitri von Arx
After a long winter of weekly freediving training in Zurich, I was really looking forward to our training week in Tenerife. Lake Zurich was still cold, and the idea of finally diving in warm, clear water again felt like the perfect way to start the 2024 deep diving season.
Our group was a mix of people from different places. Most of us came from Zurich, one joined from Paris, and two from Puerto Rico. In total, we were eight participants, together with Daniel and his family. Trips like this are also a big part of what makes Kaluna Freediving special: training together, travelling together, and sharing experiences in and out of the water.
Arrival in Tenerife
We met early at Zurich airport and travelled together to Tenerife. After landing, we picked up rental cars and drove to Radazul, where we stayed for the week. Our apartments were right by the ocean, which made everything simple and relaxed.
Later that day, more of the group arrived. In the evening, we went out for dinner and enjoyed local food. It was the first moment where everyone could properly arrive, connect, and settle into the week.
First Sessions and Getting Back into the Water
The next morning, we went to the dive shop to prepare our gear. That became our base for the week.
Our first session in the water was all about getting comfortable again. We checked buoyancy, did some easy dives, and adapted back to the ocean. After the session, we had pizza and then moved into theory.
Daniel introduced dry equalization training. We worked on understanding the mechanics and practiced with EQ tools. For some, it clicked quickly. For others, it was clearly something that would take time.
Daily Training Routine in Tenerife
Over the next few days, we settled into a rhythm. Mornings started with stretching on the beach, followed by line diving sessions in Radazul.
Lunch was usually at nearby restaurants, and afternoons were focused on equalization work or static sessions in the pool. Everything was close by, which made it easy to stay focused on training without distractions.
Stingrays and Wreck Diving
One of the highlights was a trip to the south of Tenerife. Daniel had organized a boat in Los Cristianos, and we headed out with underwater scooters to explore an area where stingrays are often seen.
We first encountered barracudas and other fish before finally spotting an eagle ray and a few stingrays. That moment alone made the day worth it.
Later, we returned to Radazul and did a dive at the wreck in Tabaiba. Exploring the wreck with scooters was a completely different experience and a lot of fun.
A Day on Mount Teide
Midweek, we took a break from diving and climbed Mount Teide. It was a different kind of challenge, but a good one.
The hike started easy but became more demanding as we went higher. After a few hours, we reached the summit. The way down was a bit more chaotic than planned, but everyone made it back safely.
Progress and Personal Bests
Towards the end of the week, we focused more on depth again. Many of us switched to free immersion to give our legs a break after the hike.
By that point, we had all adapted well to the conditions. Dives felt more relaxed, and for several people, this led to new personal bests.
Final Day and Goodbye
On the last day, some of us went back to the wreck for fun dives, while others explored the island or started packing.
In the evening, we had a final dinner together. We talked about the week, the progress everyone had made, and shared a lot of good moments.
Then it was time to say goodbye.
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