Deja Blue 2013 October 5-11, 2013 in Curacao
This year PFI is taking Deja Blue 4 on the road! For the first time we will be running the famous competition in Curacao.
This is the perfect location for novice as well as World Class Freedivers from all over to show the world what their Freediving Potential is. Not only will Freedivers be able to test themselves in all self-powered depth disciplines but the pool disciplines (static, dynamic and dynamic no-fins) will be held in a 50m pool!
Training and Competition Schedule
This competition is open to anyone from anywhere with any experience level. This has always been the draw to the Deja Blue competitions as you will have first time competitors diving along side National and World Record holders. The competition has always had a great vibe where everyone is there to enjoy the diving, the people and of course to see what their potential is. This year will be no exception. Below is an outline of what you can take part in.
Week 1 Training
When: September 28-October 4, 2013
Click here to register now! if you register with a deposit by May 31 and you will pay $800 instead of $850.
For those that want to the most out of their time in Curacao we now offer a week of training. Training will include 5 depth training days (rig, all safety and video review provided), pool training in the 50m pool.
Competition Week
When: October 5-11, 2013
Click here to register now! if you register with a deposit by May 31 and you will pay $800 instead of $850.
Let the games begin! This is an AIDA sanctioned competition and National and World Records can be validated (doping tests costs are to be covered by the athlete). Deja Blue is unique in that it allows each athlete to choose what discipline they wish to do each day. You can stick to one the whole way through (maybe you want a record) or compete in each discipline (this is how you win the overall competition).
The competition will kick off on the evening of Oct 4 with the opening ceremonies. The event wrap-up will include the announcement of the winners. The top 3 men and top 3 women will be awarded with prize money and medals. The award ceremony will be followed by a party to celebrate all of the personal best, national and world records that fell!
Accommodations
The closest resort to the competition is Lions Dive & Beach Resort Curaçao (where the competition will take place) offers 24 luxury Lions Apartments. These apartments have been built-in 2008 and feature 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and spacious balconies overlooking the 50 meter infinity pool! They also have many other amazing rooms within a short walk of the pool and boat. No need for a rental car if you stay at Lions. Check out their website for a complete rundown on what is available at this resort.
The resort offers transportation to a local grocery store so you can save money and cook in your apartment. But there are also 3 bars and restaurants if your prefer someone else to cook for you. You will also have access to the Wellness Club (fitness club) and Spa.
To reserve your room or apartment please contact Lions Resort and let them know you are with Deja Blue. Contact Mandy-Rae if you are interested in being put in contact with other competitors about sharing rooms. Email mandy-rae@performancefreediving.com
The Diving
Deja Blue will be partnering with Ocean Encounters for the open water depth training. The boats for training and competition days will leave from Lions Resort so if you are staying there it is just a short walk to the boats. It can’t get any more convenient.
Media and Video Coverage
This competition will have almost live updates on Twitter, Facebook and email with daily results being posted at the end of each day once performances are ratified by the AIDA judges. Press releases will be sent out before during and after the competition and once again Goh Iromoto and his video team will be creating competition videos daily! Videos will be posted on VIMEO and YouTube as well as Performance Freediving’s website.
Any media interested in covering this event should contact PFI via email.
