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2nd day of competition in Roatan

The 2nd day of competition is now complete and this was the best day so far. Esteban work hard on getting new moorings dropped in 500 feet of water, so we could securely anchor the platform and the great big Catamaran. The viewing platform from the catamaran was very close to the comp zone so people on the boat could follow the action and cheer for the athletes.

Roatan 2nd Day Competition
Roatan 2nd Day

William Winram had a great dive to 91.7 meters with bi fins, even though he came up just short of his 96 meter goal.

William Winram warming up
William Winram warming up

This day worked well for everyone, because the wind cooperated with us and the swell wasn’t too big and there was almost no current. The safety team is working well together now, since we have had 5 days of all working together. It is a pleasure to work with the four other safety divers: Ashley Chapman, Ren Chapman, Natalie Doduc and Marc Beaudet. After the 6 hours on and in the waters we all head to Bananarama for lunch.

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Caribbean Cup 2013 – Roatan Freediving is starting tomorrow

My first day in the water today as safety diver was a pleasure since we could see people down to 30 meters and the water was 28 degrees.

Most competitors came out to this pre-competition diving day and all systems worked well. The platform built by Esteban, worked flawlessly and held up fine when we at one point had 12 people on it.

I am looking forward to the official competition warm-ups starting tomorrow and the competition starting on May 23rd.

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Competition Platform

 

We are staying at Infinity Bay with my family, two other safety divers and a competitor. One suite is big enough for all of us and we only have a quick 5 min boat ride to the platform. Beautiful island and a great resort. This is looking like we will have a great competition.

Roatan - Infinity Bay Resort
Infinity Bay Resort – View from the hotel