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Wreck Freediving
by Ivana and Janez - 9th November 2023
Freediving is exciting in itself, even more so on the wrecks of sunken ships. We recently had the opportunity to interview Nik…
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Freediving: Exploring Schieferbergwerk Nuttlar (Germany)
by Mares - 17th May 2023
Freediver Doris Hovermann recently took a trip to the Nuttlar mine in Germany for a special photoshoot. It was the…
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Mares Horizon 0.5 – The most innovative, all-in-one freediving wetsuit!
by Mares - 19th September 2022
The Horizon 0.5 is Mares’ latest freediving wetsuit and clearly exhibits our commitment to excellence in freediving equipment! The 0.5mm suit has…
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Freediving Under Ice
by Nik - 31st March 2022
Freediving under ice can be very demanding, but at the same time it is the perfect challenge in order to…
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Freediving with Orcas in Norway
by Nik - 10th November 2021
If anyone had asked me some years ago which tour I would be most interested in doing, I would have…
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Mares Horizon 2.0 – Freediving suit innovation in a traditional wetsuit design
by Mares - 23rd September 2021
The newly designed Horizon 2mm wetsuit comes with a colorful, exciting graphic for both men and women, highlighting Mares’ commitment…
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Scottish Freediving Photography
by Alex - 30th August 2021
The chilly waters of Scotland do not attract many visiting divers but they should. Scotland’s geologically splintered coastline means that…
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Mares Spyder vs. Spyder HD Mask – Visual Excellence in Freediving
by Mares - 30th April 2021
Mares' new Spyder and Spyder HD masks are redesigned masterpieces, fashioned after the popular Tana mask. Both versions of the…
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Freediving in cold waters
by Nik - 8th February 2021
Due to covid, the opportunities to travel have been limited, and there is no hope of this changing much in…
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Mircoadventures in Freediving
by Nik - 3rd July 2020
When I was young I spent time with my friends climbing on rocks, trees, exploring the neighborhood and catching and…
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Freediving Sudan
by Nik - 17th March 2020
Recently I visited Sudan for the first time to go freediving. Although I have been to the Red Sea countless…
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Freediving under the Ice
by Nik - 5th March 2020
I remember the first time I was under the ice of a lake. It was in 2008, in the Swiss…
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Freediving – Marjan Radovic photographs Tijana Nikolic
by Marjan Radovic - 4th September 2019
Freediving is an activity as old as humanity itself. More than any other sport, freediving is based on subconscious reflexes…
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Summer Freediving Camp with Mares – From the 22 July – 2 August 2019!
by Carlo - 30th July 2019
At the 'Ostello Emiliani', a wonderful location in front of the sea in Nervi, Liguria, the Freediving Summer Camp for…
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Mares Freediving Expedition – A vela nel nord del Tirreno!
by Carlo - 24th June 2019
Mares questa volta sceglie la vela per portarsi verso quel tratto di mare dove dal 1991 è stato istituito dal…
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Mares Freediving Expedition – Sailing to the north of the Tyrrhenian Sea!
by Carlo - 24th June 2019
This time on the Mares Freediving Expedition we have chosen a sailboat to take us to the north of the…
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Freediving Expedition with Carlo Boscia
by Carlo - 28th May 2019
The “Freediving Expedition” continues, this time taking me to the crystalline waters of Gozo, a little island to the north…
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Freediving Expedition con Carlo Boscia
by Carlo - 28th May 2019
Continua il “Freediving Expedition”che questa volta mi porta nelle cristalline acque di Gozo, la piccola l’isola a nord di Malta.…
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Mauritius Freediving
by Fred Buyle - 10th May 2019
In April, Orca Diving Center organized a two-week freediving event in Mauritius, bringing together freedivers for exploration and technical workshops.…
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Orca Freediving Academy
by Nik - 1st March 2019
ORCA Freediving Academy - Das Mares Test Center DIE KOOPERATION DER ORCA-DIVECLUBS, MARES UND NIK LINDER Die ORCA Diveclubs sind…
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Three freediving world records broken during weekend at the Weissensee
by Herbert - 16th January 2018
Three freediving world records broken during weekend at the WeissenseeLatest endeavour is more difficult and exciting – and all performed…
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Freediving Patagonia
by Alejandro Andrés - 27th November 2017
Have you ever thought about what freediving in Patagonia is like? I'm a competitive Freediver and run Freediving Patagonia, my…
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Freediving: How water conditions influence our performance
by Gianluca - 14th November 2017
As all freedivers with a minimum of experience know, water conditions greatly influence our performance, and a depth easily reached…
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What’s your approach to freediving?
by Gianluca - 27th October 2017
When we talk about freediving we often mention positive feelings, well-being and technique - but is this always true? When…
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Freediving: safety and fun
by Gianluca - 14th August 2017
Over the past few years, freedivers have been growing in number, and this makes me very happy. When I started…
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Freediving: Seas vs Lakes
by Gianluca - 31st July 2017
Often those who live near the sea don’t even think about the fact that they can go freediving in other…
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Freediving in the Mediterranean islands
by Gianluca - 24th July 2017
In Italy there are many small islands where practicing freediving is particularly pleasant. The islands near Sicily, the Aeolian Islands,…
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Freediving in Swiss lakes with Gianluca Genoni
by Gianluca - 12th July 2017
Freediving often means exploring crystalline waters to see and discover the wonders of the ocean, but this is not always…
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French Connection – A freediving course with the Mares France team
by Gianluca - 15th June 2017
A super freediving course with the Mares France team. A week spent learning more about freediving but also sharing our…
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The freediving family continues to grow
by Gianluca - 1st June 2017
Another SSI Freediving Instructor course has concluded in Lerici and the freediving family continues to grow. That which was once…
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Teaching freediving: a passion for fun
by Carlo - 11th May 2017
Since I started teaching freediving courses in 2004 things have changed a lot on both the national and international freediving…
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Freediving – a tool for marine biology
by Fred Buyle - 5th May 2017
For my first Mares blog I have decided to write about one of the most exiting projects I’m involved in:…
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Freediving in the Mediterranean
by Gerald - 24th March 2017
A few days of vacation in Rab. Time to relax and dive with my good old buddy Andi Kron is planned. …
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Ice freediving session in Tignes, France
by Morgan - 14th March 2017
On Thursday 8th March I was in Tignes for a special freediving session. Revolution Watch USA contacted me for a…
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Freediving vs. Scuba diving
by Gianluca - 20th September 2016
Freediving and scuba diving, although having the same aim of exploring the depths, mean a completely different physical and mental…
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5 reasons to start freediving!
by Gianluca - 13th September 2016
Why should you get in to freediving? Here are 5 great reasons to try out this wonderful discipline! 1. Freediving…
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Freediving Philosophy
by Gianluca - 8th September 2016
Most people who have never experienced the emotion of freediving see this discipline as a test of bravery or a…
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5 essential rules for freediving this summer!
by Gianluca - 28th July 2016
During the summer season in the Mediterranean there are always more and more freedivers who go out into the sea…
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For all things ‘freediving’ check out Gianluca Genoni – on board with the Mares blog!
by Mares - 14th July 2016
Gianluca Genoni has been a Mares testimonial since 1996, has established 18 world records in numerous freediving specialties and is…
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Freediving in the Metropolis
by Gianluca - 1st July 2016
Did you know that it's possible to go deep freediving in Milan? In Milan there is a green oasis, with a…
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Freediving training in lakes in Switzerland
by Gianluca - 24th June 2016
Freediving isn't just about diving in warm, clear waters full of sea life, but also about diving close to a rope,…
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Freediving week in Malta
by Gianluca - 20th June 2016
My freediving week in Malta is over. Malta and Gozo were a pleasant surprise and are ideal for all freedivers.…
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Red Bull Cliff Diving and Mares Freediving come together
by Marcel - 16th June 2016
Only very occasionally does a jump from the pool side look so graceful – I had the great pleasure of joining freediving world…
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A Flock of Marine Birds
by Franco and Sabrina - 14th October 2024
Have you ever had a flock of marine birds as dive buddies? It's definitely an unusual situation. They pierce the water's…
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Apnea Under Ice – The Ultimate Challenge
by Nik - 29th February 2024
Diving under ice is a huge challenge both for the diver and their equipment. This is the third time I have organized…
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Deepspot – The deepest pool in Europe
by Ivana and Janez - 8th February 2024
They say Warsaw is the most beautiful in December, when the Christmas and New Year atmosphere engulfs it. We had the…
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Galapagos – Diving Turned Up To 11
by Alex - 5th February 2024
Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands are an archipelago consisting of 13 main islands (five of which are inhabited), seven minor islands and…
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Leatherback sea turtles
by Franco and Sabrina - 18th January 2024
A leatherback turtle swimming gracefully through the open ocean is arguably one of the most majestic sights in the natural…