Richmond Freediving

Where to Make Bookings Now

2010-06-27T05:23:00.000-07:00

The booking system has migrated to The London Freediving Website

If you have any problems making bookings there, then please mail Mark H.

Thursday 24th June 2010

2010-06-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

Georgie and Miro in for statics, with Mariette, Edd, Toby and Omar for dynamic. Mark's students didn't show up!

Thursday 10th June and 17 June 2010

2010-06-03T15:10:00.000-07:00

No pool training for these 2 weeks.

Thursday 3rd June 2010

2010-05-27T15:14:00.001-07:00

Mariette, Laura, Gauthier, Edd and Miro went dynamic, while Gary and Mark went quite static. ** Mariette made a PB tonight! **

Thursday 27th May 2010

2010-05-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

Louise, Mariette, Laura, Miro, Edd, Tim and Mark all doing dynamic.

Thursday 20th May 2010

2010-05-13T13:57:00.001-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but do still need to know numbers in advance. Maximum no of bookings is 18 in total ( any mix of disciplines ).

Session fee is £8.

Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 13th May 2010

2010-05-06T15:22:00.001-07:00

Thursday 6th May 2010

2010-04-29T15:12:00.001-07:00

Busy and buzzy! Full house, with everyone who booked turning up, and no-one turning up without having booked. Ahhh - good boys and girls :-)

Thursday 29th April 2010

2010-04-22T15:08:00.000-07:00

Tonight was a mixture of static introduction course, DNF workshop, and regular dynamics. In attendance: Yvette, Mariette, Liv, Laura, Louise, Lady Guest, Tim, Edd, Miro, Miguel and Mark.

Thursday 22nd April 2010

2010-04-15T15:04:00.001-07:00

Tania, Laura, Louise, Mariette, Miguel, Miro, Tim, Edd and Mark - all doing dynamic in one form or another...

Thursday 15th April 2010

2010-04-08T15:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome tonight to Miro, and welcome back to Gary and Ama. Ama was joined by Louise, Mariette and Laura, while Gary and Miro took the static route, leaving Miguel and Ed in the dynamic way, and Mark teaching Tania how to freedive and take photos.

Thursday 8th April 2010

2010-04-01T15:24:00.001-07:00

Tonight we welcomed Miguel to the group, who joined Laura, Louise, Mariette, Georgie, Jim, Nick, Edd and Tim.

Meanwhile Mark completed introductory courses for Diane, Michelle, Miro and Geoff.

Thursday 1st April 2010

2010-03-25T16:13:00.000-07:00

Laura, Mariette, Anna VB, George, Liv, Edd and Samir all training tonight, with Mark teaching Michelle, Diane, Geoff and Miro.

Thursday 25th March 2010

2010-03-18T16:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome back Anna VB, and goodbye ( for now ) to Becki. Dynamic dormice and guinea pigs tonight were Louise, Mariette, Liv, Laura and Edd. Anna and Mark were the static stoats. C'mon guys - we had a poolfull of girls tonight and Edd and I had to manage on our own!!

Thursday 18th March 2010

2010-03-11T15:11:00.000-08:00

Louise, Mariette, Laura, Tim and Mark all dynamicking, Edd and Toby Staticking, Becki monitoring, and Livvy teaching.

Thursday 11th March 2010

2010-03-04T15:21:00.000-08:00

Whilst Mark and Liv busied themselves with fledglings, our other attendees tonight were Mariette, Louise, Laura, Becky, Edd, Tim and Toby.

Thursday 4th March 2010

2010-02-25T15:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome tonight to Becki, working on a research project, and Jim L. Our brave guinea pigs were Liv and Edd, and heads-down-for-dynamic were Louise, Laura, Mariette, Samir, Omar, Chris, Charles, Tim and David. Meanwhile, Mark taught Peter, Jamie and Johnny their part one introduction course.

Thursday 25th February 2010

2010-02-18T15:19:00.000-08:00

Mariette, Laura, Charlie, Chris and Mark all going dynamic and Toby and Edd going all static.

Thursday 18th February 2010

2010-02-12T10:33:00.000-08:00

Welcome to newcomers Samir and Chris...and welcome back Sam!

Livvy and Samir went for the static option, with Chris H, Chris C, Sam, Nick, Edd, Omar, Mariette, Louise and Mark on dynamics.

Thursday 11th February 2010

2010-01-21T15:25:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but do still need to know numbers in advance. ( The old 6-per-discipline maximum has been dropped however. )

Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 4th February 2010

2010-01-21T15:24:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but do still need to know numbers in advance. ( The old 6-per-discipline maximum has been dropped however. )

Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 28th January 2010

2010-01-21T15:22:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but do still need to know numbers in advance. ( The old 6-per-discipline maximum has been dropped however. )

Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 21st January 2010

2010-01-14T15:05:00.000-08:00

Tonight we welcomed Davide for his first session with us.

Our trio of staticians tonight were Georgie, Liv and Gary. Dynamicists were Louise, Mariette, Laura, Toby, Nick, Edd and Davide. In training under Mark's wing were Nick P and Ben. Well done for successfully completing your course, both of you.

Thursday 14th January 2010

2010-01-07T15:04:00.000-08:00

Tonight's dynamic crew were Laura, Louise, Georgie, Mariette, Omar, Edd, Fred, David, and Gauthier.

....and a welcome to Nick P and Ben, undergoing their first module in the intro course.

Thursday 7th January 2010

2009-12-17T15:02:00.000-08:00

Well done to everyone for sticking 2 fingers up to the arctic weather and lousy transport, and getting on with the business of turkey-burning dynamics. Mariette, Laura, Ed, Nick, Chris, Fred and Mark all highly commended.

And a mention must go to the person who managed to produce a discipline that can only be described as synchronised aquatic skiing. It's difficult to describe, so I think I'll have to video it and put it on YouTube. Well done Laura.

Thursday 17th December 2009

2009-12-10T15:08:00.000-08:00

Dynamic penguins were Louise, Magda, Mariette, Laura, Ed, Stuart, and Chris. Fred and Mark did ice cube impressions.

A very sad farewell to Magda, leaving us for France - good luck Magda!

And a Merry Christmas to one and all.

Thursday 10th December 2009

2009-12-03T15:09:00.000-08:00

The magnificent seven tonight were Laura, Adam, David, Toby, Chris, Ross and Gary.

Thursday 3rd December 2009

2009-11-26T14:22:00.000-08:00

Dynamic corkscrews were Mariette, Liv, Laura, Toby and Ed, while Gauthier, Chris, Alex and Mark were the bobbing corks.

Thursday 26th November 2009

2009-11-19T15:17:00.000-08:00

Tonight we mainly had Mariette, Laura, Georgie, David, Tim, Ed, Toby, Gauthier, and Nick, all nicely spread out and doing their respective thing. Mark strutted around the pool edge with a pen and paper, looking officious.

Thursday 19th November 2009

2009-11-12T15:13:00.000-08:00

A record night at Richmond tonight - 16 dynamic attendees ( including 2 tadpoles and an old toad ;-)

Thanks for cheering me and Liv with the Paparazzi bearing down on us!

Thursday 12th November 2009

2009-11-05T14:41:00.000-08:00

Lots of busy fish in the middle, a sectioned Sirenien, and 2 jellyfish tonight.

Thursday 5th November

2009-10-29T16:22:00.000-07:00

In the chillout lounge tonight were Mariette, Laura, Georgie, Louise, Ed, Dan, Tim and Lawrence....hope the pre-session wind-down helped.

Thursday 29th October 2009

2009-10-22T15:03:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but do still need to know numbers in advance. ( The old 6-per-discipline maximum has been dropped however. )

Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 22nd October 2009

2009-09-25T01:46:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but do still need to know numbers in advance. ( The old 6-per-discipline maximum has been dropped however. ) Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 24th September 2009

2009-09-10T00:27:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but I do still need to know numbers in advance. ( The old 6-per-discipline maximum has been dropped however. ) Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 10th September 2009

2009-09-03T00:12:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but I do still need to know numbers in advance. ( The old 6-per-discipline maximum has been dropped however. ) Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 3rd September 2009

2009-08-21T03:54:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but I do still need to know numbers in advance. ( The old 6-per-discipline maximum has been dropped however. )

Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 20th August 2009

2009-08-11T00:16:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but I do still need to know numbers in advance. ( The old 6-per-discipline maximum has been dropped however. )

Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 13th August 2009

2009-07-28T13:48:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. We have a full 33m pool at our disposal, but I do still need to know numbers in advance. ( The old 6-per-discipline maximum has been dropped however. )

Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Monday 27th July 2009

2009-07-21T00:13:00.001-07:00

This is a special session kindly organised by BSAC and Mariette Labelle, which consists of one lane in the outside pool. Maximum of 6 dynamic-only spaces, and strictly limited to regular attendees of our other sessions.

So if you don't know Mariette, then this is not for you. Please book by leaving a comment. Mariette may also ask you to send her a text - this will be in the comments section.

Monday 13th July 2009

2009-07-08T00:42:00.000-07:00

Monday 6th July 2009

2009-06-30T08:19:00.000-07:00

This is a special session kindly organised by BSAC and Mariette Labelle, which consists of one lane in the outside pool. Maximum of 6 dynamic-only spaces, and strictly limited to regular attendees of our other sessions. So if you don't know Mariette, then this is not for you.

Please book by leaving a comment. Mariette may also ask you to send her a text - this will be in the comments section.

Monday 29th June 2009

2009-06-24T00:08:00.000-07:00

Wednesday 17th June 2009

2009-06-08T13:28:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than seven others doing dynamic, or three doing static – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 8 for Dynamic and 4 for Static, this week. )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Tuesday 9th June 2009

2009-06-02T23:58:00.000-07:00

Tonight's session has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We are anticipating next session to be on Wednesday 17th June, and a booking post will appear once this has been confirmed.

Monday 8th June 2009

2009-06-02T23:55:00.000-07:00

Tuesday 2nd June 2009

2009-05-22T00:16:00.000-07:00

Five valiant dynamic outsiders braved the elements. ( Actually it was no colder than the inside pool and quite pleasant ). These were Katherine, Magda, Martina, Gary and Mark.

Thursday 21st May 2009

2009-05-10T07:16:00.001-07:00

Dynamically dedicated tonight, were Louise, Magda, Mariette, Toby, Lawrence and Alfonso. Statically stupendous were Katherine and Mark.

Goodbye Thursday nights in the nice warm ( relatively ) indoor pool...

Thursday 14th May 2009

2009-05-01T00:12:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 7th May 2009

2009-05-01T00:11:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 30th April 2009

2009-04-17T00:03:00.000-07:00

Dynabolics tonight were Mariette, Magda, Katherine, Alfonso, Lawrence, and Toby. ( Don't blame me about that opener - Mariette made me do it! ). Lots of shiny new fins around.

Stuck in static ( Mariette again! ) were George, Louise, Gary and Mark.

Thursday 23rd April 2009

2009-04-03T00:08:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 16th April 2009

2009-03-27T01:31:00.001-07:00

Nice to see Ross again, joining Nick and Magda for a spot of dynamics. Meanwhile, Katherine, George, Toby and Alfonso busied themselves with statics....Susanna and Mark training for whale shark tagging!

Thursday 9th April 2009

2009-03-27T01:29:00.000-07:00

No training tonight due to Easter break.

Thursday 2nd April 2009

2009-03-20T00:59:00.000-07:00

All dynamicists tonight - Magda, Mariette, Louise, Toby, Nick and Mark.

Thursday 26th March 2009

2009-03-13T01:03:00.000-07:00

Tonight's dynamic trio - Magda, Mariette and Ian; accompanied by a static duette from Toby and Mark.

Thursday 19th March 2009

2009-02-27T02:03:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 12th March 2009

2009-02-27T02:02:00.000-08:00

Nice to see everyone brushing up on technique this week ;-) Our full dynamic lane consisting of Magda, Mariette, Lawrence, Nick, Alfonso and after a year's break (!), James. Good to see you again James. Toby and Mark drifted off in the shallows doing statics.

Thursday 5th March 2009

2009-02-19T23:51:00.000-08:00

No pool session tonight.

Thursday 26th February 2009

2009-02-13T00:05:00.000-08:00

Our dynamic luvvies tonight were Louise, Alfonso, Gary, Ian and Nick. In static corner, Magda, Mariette, Katherine and Toby. Thanks again to our camerawoman, Laura Storm.

Thursday 19th February 2009

2009-02-05T23:37:00.000-08:00

Firstly, welcome to Katherine who joined us for her first session....and well done on your static PB! Helping Katherine along the static way, were Louise, George, Alfonso and Stuart.

Another well done to Alfonso, who made a PB also.

Our dynamic video stars were ( in order of appearance ) - Magda, Mariette, Lawrence, Mark and Toby.

We couldn't have done it without Laura Storm, our Producer / Director / Camerawoman. Hugs and kisses from us all :-)

Thursday 12th February 2009

2009-01-30T00:14:00.000-08:00

Louise, Magda, Mariette, Tiger-Tim and Margaza in the Dynamic Lane. Alfonso and Mark for static.

Thursday 5th February 2009

2009-01-23T00:04:00.000-08:00

Static stallions were Toby and Alfonso; Dynamic Darlings Magda, Mariette, Louise, Nick and Mark.

Thursday 29th January 2009

2009-01-21T05:34:00.000-08:00

Louise, Mariette, Nick, and Lawrence on dynamic duties. George, Toby and Stewart in static serenity. Good luck to George, Gary and Stewart with their travels to Dahab at the weekend.

Thursday 22nd January 2009

2009-01-03T06:16:00.001-08:00

A good spot for observing humans
Originally uploaded by altsaint.

Training tonight starts at 19:30 at Pizza Express. Don't bring your monofin unless you want to eat from it.

If you haven't had an invite and want to come, then drop me a mail ( see other blog entries for email link )

Alternatively post a comment here, but no later than 48 hours before.

Thursday 15th January 2009

2008-12-14T04:37:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 8th January 2009

2008-12-05T01:23:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 1st January 2009

2008-12-05T01:21:00.000-08:00

No pool session tonight. Happy New Year.

Thursday 25th December 2008

2008-12-05T01:20:00.000-08:00

No pool session tonight. Everyone's decked-out on the sofa.

Thursday 18th December 2008

2008-12-05T01:19:00.000-08:00

No pool session tonight. Last Thursday night late night shopping?

Thursday 11th December 2008

2008-12-01T00:51:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 4th December 2008

2008-11-13T13:44:00.000-08:00

I don't know what everyone has been eating and drinking since I have been away, but we are having a spate of PB's, especially in Statics. George, Mariette, Gary and Alfonso have all made considerable increases, with Gary and Alfonso doing week-on PBs. Interesting that there has been a switch to static from dynamic as the most popular discipline ( which has taken about 4 years to happen! )

Tonight, Magda, Lawrence, Ian and Mark did the dynamic thing. George, Mariette, Gary and Alfonso on static duty.

Thursday 27th November 2008

2008-11-13T13:43:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 20th November 2008

2008-11-07T09:59:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Christmas Pizza

2008-11-01T11:36:00.001-07:00

Christmas pizza
Originally uploaded by the rab.

Time to turn our thoughts to the festive season, and an evening in the local pizzeria instead of the Richmond Baths. As per tradition, this will be in January, when a slice of warm Neopolitan and a glass or two of Chianti win hands down over floating toenails and hairclips.

So, for all of you regulars and irregulars, head on over to:

"Dude, where's my Pizza"

and put down your names and availability. Mr h will take care of the rest.

Thursday 13th November 2008

2008-10-31T01:05:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 6th November 2008

2008-10-22T07:16:00.000-07:00

OMG. Static full house! Housemates being George, Louise, Mariette, Alfonso, Toby and Mark. The dynamic minority were Magda, Nick, Ian and Gary.

Thursday 30th October 2008

2008-10-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

Static contingent tonight - Georgie, Louise, Gary and Toby. Dynamic were Magda, Alfonso and Mark.

Thursday 23rd October 2008

2008-10-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first.

Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool introduction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 16th October

2008-10-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

Dynamic devotees were Louise, Lawrence, Nick, Alfonso and Ian. Static stalwarts were George, Tom, Toby and Mark.

Thursday 9th October 2008

2008-09-29T00:45:00.000-07:00

Nearly a full house tonight, with Louise, Nick, Mariette, Ian, Alfonso and Mark taking on the dynamic challenge. Static bobbing corks were Flavia, George, Tom and Gary.

...and Happy Birthday to George!

Out The Richmond Monkey

2008-09-20T04:03:00.001-07:00

Mr Sykes
Originally uploaded by Laura Storm.

Monkey catchers unite. We *can* catch the Richmond Monkey, and here's how:

Monkey Cage

Put your name in, and then tick off from the choice, who you think it is. Not sure? Put up to 3 ticks. Someone not on the list who you suspect? Send me an email and I'll add them.

I haven't added all Richmond regulars, as some of you haven't been coming along for as long as the primate has been vandalising the blog. So unless someone suggests otherwise, you are eliminated from the list of suspects.

Thursday 2nd October 2008

2008-09-19T00:20:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Mariette, who successfully completed the pool introduction.

Georgie, Gary and Toby meanwhile busied themselves with a spot of static.

Thursday 25th September 2008

2008-09-12T00:30:00.000-07:00

Static attendees were George and Mariette. Dynamic attendees were Lawrence, Gary, Nick, Ian and Mark.

Thursday 18th September 2008

2008-09-04T23:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome tonight to John McGeagh, joining Louise, Lawrence and Gary for life in the fast lane. Down easy static streets - Georgie, Mariette and Mark.

Thursday 11th September 2008

2008-08-29T00:11:00.000-07:00

Oh yes, it's ladies' night, and when the lane is right ( or left ), then Magda and Lo-u-i-se get it on, ( dynamic, oh yeah ).

Meanwhile, in the shallows, Mark manages to finally freak out the whole pool ( Scoobies as well ) with a rather spectacular demonstration blackout for the course attendees.

No-body doooes it better...

Thursday 4th September 2008

2008-08-22T00:07:00.000-07:00

Our dymaniacs tonight were Louise, Magda, Theo, Ross, Toby and Lawrence. The 2 staticstitions were Ian and Mark. Laura Storm was Dugong photographer.

Who's going to be the first to buy one of these then?

Thursday 28th August 2008

2008-08-15T00:13:00.000-07:00

Being very dynamic tonight were Magda, Lawrence, Toby, Ross and Nick. Sleepy in static were Flavia, Brian, Theo and Mark. Theo gave us a lesson in minimalism ( or absent mindism ) by not having mask or noseclips. To finish things off properly, he shredded the top half of his wetsuit and cast it to one side.

Thursday 21st August 2008

2008-08-07T23:58:00.000-07:00

Welcome tonight to Nick, who joined Toby and Mark in the dynamic lane.

Where has everyone gone? The answer is twofold. Firstly, the World Championships are on in Egypt. Secondly it is the Bank Holiday weekend. For prospective attendees waiting in the wings, please be patient - the introductory courses are on their way.

Thursday 14th August 2008

2008-08-01T00:03:00.000-07:00

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 7th August 2008

2008-07-25T00:05:00.000-07:00

Dynamic demons tonight were Magda, Roy, Gary, Toby and Lawrence.

Static stallions were Georgie, Louise and Mark.

Big thanks to Anne-Marie for helping out with safety. On a disappointing note, I was asked to make payment for Anne-Marie for her doing this, even though she wasn't in the water (!) If someone gives up their time to help out, and with no benefit to themselves, I find it impossible to justify this. However, that appears to be one of the new 'rules' for us to abide, so in future be aware - once you go into the pool area, suited or not, pool fees are expected.

Thursday 31st July 2008

2008-07-18T00:20:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 24th July 2008

2008-07-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 17th July 2008

2008-07-04T00:11:00.000-07:00

A big welcome tonight to Louise and Brian. Both had a go at static, and both scored 4m+ PB's. I'm impressed!

Also in the static corner were Lucia and Mark, while George, Toby, Ian and Gary contented themselves with dynamic.

Thursday 10th July 2008

2008-06-27T00:14:00.001-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 3rd July 2008

2008-06-23T00:41:00.000-07:00

Tonight's pentapneists: Ian, Toby, Roy, Lawrence and Mark. Benny made sure we all actually went in and trained.

Thursday 26th June 2008

2008-06-05T11:08:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 19th June 2008

2008-06-05T11:07:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 12th June 2008

2008-05-29T10:53:00.000-07:00

Anyone who has previously trained with Richmond Freediving, and wishes to come along, please book by posting a comment. Anyone wishing to attend who has not previously trained with Richmond Freediving, please contact Mark H first. Choose which discipline you want to train in ( either static apnea or dynamic apnea ), and state which you will be doing. Before you post, check to see if there are more than five others doing the same discipline – if so, then please either choose the other discipline if possible, or book for the next week if it is showing. ( This means the maximum is 6 per discipline! )

Please do not book more than a week in advance unless you have been unable to book for the current week, due to full subscriptions. Anyone not understanding the above, or having trouble with postings, please mail Mark H.

** Attendees must be paid-up members of The British Freediving Association, and must either have completed a freediving pool induction or have the appropriate AIDA qualifications for the disciplines they are training in. **

Thursday 5th June 2008

2008-05-23T00:03:00.000-07:00

A big welcome to Flavia, who joined us for the first time tonight for dynamic. Other tadpoles were Lawrence, Gary, Ian and Mark. ( Ian brought his suction pads along, and will be using them at the pool very soon....)