Elite contests are frequently held at in the Bahamas, a 202-meter (663 ft) deep underwater cave that provides perfectly still, crystal-clear water for world record attempts.

Upcoming events, including the 2025 Vertical Blue and the 2026 CMAS World Championship , continue to draw global attention as athletes aim for once-impossible depths. AIDA Internationalhttps://www.aidainternational.org Sabang International Freediving Competition 2018

Every dive is monitored from the surface using depth sonar to ensure the athlete is moving safely.

A team of expert safety divers is stationed at various depths to assist athletes during the critical final stages of their ascent.