Under the auspices and supervision of the Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation (EDLF)
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | Dahab Freediving Open Championship (CMAS) |
| Edition | May 2025 |
| Organizer | Dahab Apnea (Hussein Odaiba) |
| Head Judge | Pim Vermeulen |
| Head Safety | Khaled El Gammal |
| Disciplines | CWT, CWTB, CNF, FIM (4 days mixed) |
| Competition Days | 09 / 11 / 13 / 15 May 2025 |
| Venue | Blue Hole, Dahab |
| Max. Depth | 90 m |
| Competition Fee | €330 per athlete |
Registration Steps
Step 1 — Create a CMAS Account
Create an individual account at portal.cmas.org and register for the event.
📹 Watch tutorial: YouTube Short
Step 2 — Send Registration Email
Email dahabapnea@gmail.com with the following:
- Full name
- Gender
- Country
- Phone number (for WhatsApp Group chat)
- Copy of passport
- Valid diving insurance (e.g., DAN or equivalent)
- Freediving certificate
A blank CMAS medical statement form will be shared in the WhatsApp group and must be handed to the organizer (filled and signed by a doctor) at the registration meeting.
Step 3 — Pay Competition Fees
Option A — Cash:
Euro (or USD equivalent) — daily from 4–5 PM at Dahab Apnea, Marine Garden Camp, Lighthouse, Dahab.
Option B — Bank Transfer (extra fees on the athlete):
- Name: Hussein Mahmoud Abd El Hamid
- Address: Dahab 46617
- Account: 3535000524458300023
- BIC / Swift Code: NBEGEGCX353
Step 4 — Confirmation
Participation is only confirmed once all steps are completed, including payment of competition/CMAS fees.
Registration closes: 25 April 2025 (or earlier if full)
Cancellation policy: Full refund until 15 April 2025. Cancellations after this date are non-refundable.
Competition Setup
- Freediving counter ballast system
- 3 safety divers on the competition line + 1 on each warm-up line
- Lanyard mandatory on every dive (including warm-up dives)
- Oxygen kit on-site for emergencies
- Oxygen available for dives deeper than 70 m (50 m or deeper for CNF)
Competition Rules
- CMAS Freediving International Rules – Depth discipline will be applied (please review the rules before competing)
- Depth announcement: max. 5 m deeper than previous PB within the last 3 months
- No CNF belts allowed for CWT / CWTB / FIM
Points System
| Discipline | Points |
|---|---|
| CWT / CWTBF / FIM | 1 point / meter |
| CNF | 1.25 points / meter |
Each discipline counts once.