sailing, freediving and love
I jumped into this adventure after meeting Carlos at a freediving training session in Colombia. While chatting, he told me he’d be in Greece at the end of the summer and invited me to join a week-long freediving camp on a catamaran in the Cyclades. Sometimes it’s that simple: life drops little gifts along your way, and you just have to be ready to welcome them.
Basically, I locked myself on a catamaran for a week with seven strangers from all over the world, sailing to a different dive site around the Cyclades every day and training along the way. One of the best decisions of my life. Magic happens when you meet the right people, all united by the same passion and the same way of living. It’s all about how you vibe with the world, and somehow, you attract the same vibes. We started out as eight strangers and ended up as a family. We shared every moment, every challenge, every joy, every need.
Luca welcomes you aboard as a true host. He knows every centimeter of the boat that will be your home for seven days. Before setting sail, he explains everything: route, wind, safety rules, how days are structured, and how to live together in such a small space without any trouble, simply making sure everyone feels good together. And if you want, he’ll explain and explain again every sailing manoeuvre, each rope, how and when to hoist the sails, when to take them down, how to anchor and how to moor - and he never gets tired of doing it.
Carlos guides you through every freediving session, from preparation to dive on the line. He’s incredibly attentive and precise. His unconditional love for his element is so genuine that it inevitably brings you a sense of peace. And in the end, even if your nose is blocked, you can’t equalize and get deeper than four metres, your training session still feels rewarding.
Honestly, every word that comes to mind to describe this experience feels somehow close to a dream - but luckily, it was real! We spent a week above and below the ocean, chasing the wind, flowing with the waves, following the tide, breathing, holding our breath, pulling, coiling, tying ropes, drying wetsuits, stretching and relaxing, fighting off colds together, cooking, cleaning, laughing, watching sunset and sunrise every day.
I could spend my entire life this way. This is not just a holiday.It's a whole experience built around sharing a love and passion for the ocean. I just feel so grateful.
Of course, 100% recommended - 200% would do it again!
3. Oktober 2026
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