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# Cape Town Freediving

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- [Cape Town Beaches](https://capetownfreediving.com/cape-town-beaches/) - Globally renowned for its stunning natural beauty, it’s no surprise that Cape Town’s beaches are among the best in the world. With approximately 307km (about 190.76 mi) of coastline, the Mother City boasts an abundance and variety of beaches suited to the preferences of both locals and tourists alike. From the rugged coastline of the
- [Southern Right Whales](https://capetownfreediving.com/southern-right-whales/) - The southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) is a magnificent marine mammal that inhabits the Southern Hemisphere’s oceans. Belonging to the family Balaenidae, it shares its lineage with two other right whale species, the North Atlantic and North Pacific right whales. While previously thought to be of the same species during the early whaling era, genetic
- [Humpback Whales](https://capetownfreediving.com/humpback-whales/) - Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are among the most iconic species inhabiting the world’s oceans. Best known for their elaborate displays of behaviour, humpback whales exhibit considerable activity near the water’s surface, such as breaching and surface slapping with their flippers and tail (known as lobtailing). These actions are thought to constitute play, socialisation, communication, and
- [Bioluminescence](https://capetownfreediving.com/bioluminescence/) - Bioluminescence is a captivating natural phenomenon which occurs when living organisms generate light through internal chemical reactions. It is observed throughout a wide range of ecosystems in a number of different species, including fish, cephalopods such as octopus and squid, bacteria, fungi, fireflies and phytoplankton. Bioluminescence is a ‘cold light’ that emits minimal heat, and
- [Dorids](https://capetownfreediving.com/dorids/) - Dorids, commonly known as dorid nudibranchs (Doridoidea), belong to the group of soft- bodied sea slugs scientifically classified as Opisthobranchia. The term Doridoidea originates from the genus name Doris, which itself traces back to the sea nymph of the same name in Greek mythology. With a remarkable diversity exceeding 2000 species, dorids stand out as
- [Pineapple Fish](https://capetownfreediving.com/pineapple-fish/) - The pineapple fish (Cleidopus gloriamaris), also known as the Mailfish or Knightfish, is an intriguing species belonging to the Monocentridae family. Inhabiting the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from South Africa to Australia and Japan, this elusive species thrives at varying depths, typically ranging from 6 to 200 metres, and favouring habitats such as coral reefs
- [Sea Pen](https://capetownfreediving.com/sea-pen/) - Sea pens, belonging to the order Pennatulacea, are a diverse group of colonial cnidarians, consisting of approximately 200 described species found in oceans across the world. Species vary greatly in size, with the aptly named tall sea pen (Funiculina quadrangularis) being the largest among them, exceeding heights of over 2 m. As predominantly benthic creatures,
- [Sea Fans](https://capetownfreediving.com/sea-fans/) - Sea fans, also known as gorgonians, are a group of soft corals belonging to the phylum Cnidaria, within the class Anthozoa. These sessile colonial animals thrive in a variety of marine habitats, from shallow coral reefs to deeper continental slopes. Found predominantly in tropical, subtropical, deep sea and polar environments, their presence contributes significantly to
- [Common Octopus](https://capetownfreediving.com/common-octopus/) - Belonging to the class Cephalopoda along with squid and cuttlefish, the common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) is a fascinating mollusk inhabiting temperate and tropical oceans across the world. Renowned for its complex behaviour and remarkable adaptability, this species has long captured the curiosity of scientists and marine enthusiasts alike. The common octopus has a distinct bulbous
- [Comb Jellyfish](https://capetownfreediving.com/comb-jellyfish/) - Ctenophora, commonly known as comb jellies, comprises a diverse phylum of marine invertebrates found in oceans across the world. These intriguing organisms are distinguished by their unique propulsion mechanism, utilising specialised cilia called “combs” for locomotion. Remarkably, ctenophores are the largest animals known to employ cilia for movement, ranging widely in size from a few
- [Shyshark](https://capetownfreediving.com/shyshark/) - The largest family of sharks, known as Scyliorhinidae, consists of over 17 genera and approximately 150 species. This group comprises species commonly known as shysharks; small to medium-sized elasmobranchs that are widely distributed in temperate waters across the world’s oceans. Despite their classification as sharks, these enigmatic creatures are harmless to humans, and characterised by
- [Sea Hare](https://capetownfreediving.com/sea-hare/) - Sea hares, scientifically known as Aplysia, are intriguing marine mollusks that belong to the class Gastropoda and the order Anaspidea. While looking very distinct from other marine gastropods due to their ‘shell-less’ appearance, sea hares do in fact have an internal shell, however it is soft and made of protein. These interesting creatures range widely
- [Pipefish](https://capetownfreediving.com/pipefish/) - As the name suggests, pipefish are small, elongated creatures, with close resemblance to their seahorse and sea dragon relatives, together forming the family Syngnathidae. Although unlike their relatives, pipefish have a long slender body covered in bony plates, ranging from 2 – 65 cm in length, with small nondescript fins. Pipefish are made up of
- [Mermaids Purse](https://capetownfreediving.com/mermaids-purse/) - Shark egg cases, also known as “mermaid’s purses,” play an integral role in the reproductive ecology of many species. These unique structures consist of a tough, leathery material made up of collagen, designed to safeguard the developing embryo inside. Their unique appearance somewhat resembles a small, leathery purse or pouch, hence fondly referred to by
- [Salp](https://capetownfreediving.com/salp/) - Salps are fascinating gelatinous zooplankton that play a significant role in ocean ecosystems. These tunicates belong to the phylum Chordata and are known for their unique life cycle, filter feeding behaviour, and ecological importance as carbon sequestrators. Despite their similar gelatinous appearance, salps are in fact not related to jellyfish, having diverged 800 million years
- [Hottentot Fish](https://capetownfreediving.com/hottentot-fish/) - Hottentot seabream (Pachymetopon blochii) are a notable endemic inhabitant of marine waters around southern Africa, commonly found in nearshore environments with rocky reefs and kelp forests from Namibia to Cape Agulhas. In addition to frequenting shallow coastal waters, Hottentot seabream are also found on offshore pinnacles up to 55m deep. As a resident species, they
- [Red Bait](https://capetownfreediving.com/red-bait/) - Most well-known once washed ashore and decidedly smelly, red bait (Pyura stolonifera) is a fascinating sea squirt, or solitary ascidian, that grows attached to rocks, reefs and artificial structures. Commonly found in dense aggregates in cool and temperate coastal waters throughout Namibia and along South Africa’s west and southern coastlines, red bait is distinguished by
- [Hermit Crab](https://capetownfreediving.com/hermit-crab/) - Hermit crabs (family Paguridae) are fascinating crustaceans, known for their unique behaviour of repurposing discarded mollusk shells as protective homes. Paguridae date back over 200 million years, where the fossil record shows hermit crabs utilising ammonite shells. Of 800 described species, the majority inhabit marine habitats such as oceans and estuaries, however there are a
- [Krill](https://capetownfreediving.com/krill/) - Krill are small, shrimp-like filter-feeding crustaceans that play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, particularly in the Southern Ocean. Despite their diminutive individual size, krill have a combined total biomass of over 300 000 000 tonnes, which in turn has a profound impact on global nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, and food webs. Their movement pattern
- [Elephant Seal](https://capetownfreediving.com/elephant-seal/) - Elephant seals are iconic marine mammals, distinguishable by their gargantuan size and trunklike elongated nose, known as a proboscis. They form part of the order Pinnipedia, and are classified as phocids, or true seals, due to their lack of external ears and reduced limbs. Elephant seals are said to have evolved in the Pacific Ocean
- [Bluebottle Jellyfish](https://capetownfreediving.com/bluebottle-jellyfish/) - The Portuguese man o’ war (Physalia physalis), commonly known as the bluebottle, is a marine organism often mistaken for a jellyfish. It is, however, actually a colony of specialised animals known collectively as a siphonophore. Siphonophores consist of four distinct organisms, known as polyps or zooids, that function together. The Portuguese man o’ war namesake
- [Box Jellyfish](https://capetownfreediving.com/box-jellyfish/) - Box jellyfish, scientifically known as Cubozoa, are a fascinating group of invertebrates that belong to the phylum Cnidaria. There are currently 51 described species, however as they are wide ranging and occupy tropical and subtropical coastal waters around the world, there are likely more species yet to be discovered. They are commonly found in regions
- [Stingrays](https://capetownfreediving.com/stingrays/) - Stingrays are a diverse taxon of cartilaginous fish closely related to sharks. They exist within eight different families consisting of approximately 220 described species, with fossil records dating 150 million years back to the Jurassic period. Although grouped together in the suborder Myliobatoidei, stingray families are extremely diverse with forms varying greatly across these groups.
- [Sea Cucumbers](https://capetownfreediving.com/sea-cucumbers/) - Echinoderms are a phylum of marine animals commonly characterised by popular spiny skinned species such as sea stars and sea urchins. An equally curious yet perhaps lesser known member of this phylum is the sea cucumber, which lacks distinctive spines and is typically soft and flexible and can vary in size from a few centimetres
- [Snorkeling Cape Town](https://capetownfreediving.com/snorkeling-cape-town/) - With its long stretches of coastline and extensive kelp forests, the Cape Peninsula hosts a myriad of snorkeling locations, from easily accessible beginner sites to exciting caves and wrecks for the avid explorer. During the summer months in the Cape (December-February) the prevailing winds stem from the south-east, which results in offshore winds on the
- [Galjoen](https://capetownfreediving.com/galjoen/) - The galjoen (Dichistius capensis) is a marine fish species native to the waters of South Africa. Characterized by distinctive silver-grey coloration, and an elongated body shape with a deeply forked tail, these striking animals are an important ecological component of South Africa’s coastal ecosystems and are highly regarded due to their status as the country’s
- [Snorkeling Simons Town](https://capetownfreediving.com/snorkeling-simons-town/) - Nestled on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula, the seaside gem of Simons Town is a firm favourite for both beginner snorkelers and experienced freedivers alike. The stretch of coastline has an abundance of sheltered bays, small sandy coves, and pristine kelp forests that make for memorable ocean experiences. Due to its protected location
- [Human-Wildlife Interactions](https://capetownfreediving.com/human-wildlife-interactions/) - Diving into one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, the Great African Seaforest provides a unique experience of the marine environment and the abundance of creatures that dwell there. The dense canopies and three-dimensional structure make the kelp forest a perfect habitat for a wide diversity of fish, mammals, algae and invertebrates. Immersion
- [Nudibranch](https://capetownfreediving.com/nudibranch/) - Despite their small stature, nudibranchs cause great excitement amongst the diving community of the Cape Peninsula. Their vibrant colours and fascinating physiology lodge these gastropod mollusks as firm favourites on many freediving photographers’ lists. Nudibranchs can be found in oceans across the globe, with new species discoveries taking place regularly. There are over 3000 species
- [Cape Fur Seal](https://capetownfreediving.com/cape-fur-seals/) - Despite being known most affectionately as puppies of the sea, there is more to seals than their playful demeanour and charismatic presence. In oceans across the globe, seals are a vital component of the food web and contribute to essential roles as keystone species within marine environments. Seals are grouped into three distinct families, namely:
- [Sea Sponge](https://capetownfreediving.com/sea-sponge/) - Sea sponges are a curious group of organisms that have long since raised questions regarding their classification as either plants or animals. Originally thought to be plants due to their sessile nature, sponges have subsequently been reclassified as animals due to their lack of plant vascular systems or ability to create their own food through
- [Basket Star](https://capetownfreediving.com/basket-star/) - Basket stars (Astrocladus euryale) are an intricately beautiful type of brittle star, mostly seen on sea fans and sometimes clinging to rocky outcrops. Basket stars and brittle stars are closely related to starfish and have a similar shape with a central disc and arms extending from it. Basket stars have 10 arms with numerous tiny
- [Boulders Beach](https://capetownfreediving.com/boulders-beach/) - One of the top Cape Town tourist attractions is the penguin colony at Boulders Beach in Simons Town. We spend a lot of time in this area with our snorkelers and freediving students, especially at Windmill Beach which flanks the penguin colony on the southern side and Waters Edge which flanks it on the northern
- [Cape Knifejaw](https://capetownfreediving.com/cape-knifejaw/) - The Cape knifejaw (Oplegnathus conwayi) is the cold water equivalent of the tropical Parrotfish. While adult Cape knifejaws are dark grey, nothing close to a rainbow coloured Parrotfish, their juveniles are bright yellow with black vertical bands. Their teeth fuse together to form beak-like structures much like parrotfish. Its ‘beak’ has no doubt been the
- [Spotted Gully Shark](https://capetownfreediving.com/spotted-gully-shark/) - The spotted gully shark (Triakis megalopterus), also referred to as the sharptooth houndshark, is a shark we are always excited to find in the kelp forests around Cape Town. We mostly encounter these houndsharks in shallow inshore areas particularly around Waters Edge, Shark Alley and Millers Point and around Buffels Bay in Cape Point Nature
- [Starfish - Sea Star](https://capetownfreediving.com/starfish-sea-star/) - Starfish or to use the correct, up-to-date, name ‘Sea stars’ are much loved star-shaped echinoderms. Like most people we use the two names interchangeably. There are about 1900 species of sea stars in the world’s oceans ranging from the tropics to the polar regions. They are found between the intertidal zone down to 6000m deep.
- [Abalone - Perlemoen](https://capetownfreediving.com/abalone-perlemoen/) - South Africa has five species of abalone which is locally referred to as perlemoen. Haliotis midae is the biggest of the South African abalone and most commonly seen.
- [Feather Duster Worm](https://capetownfreediving.com/feather-duster-worm/) - As far as worms go, the Feather duster worm also known as the Giant fanworm is one of the prettiest you’ll find in Cape Town’s kelp forests. The Feather duster worm (Pseudobranchiomma longa) is found between the intertidal zone and as deep as 200m. These beautiful feathery worms stand out even when surrounded by feather
- [Sea Urchin](https://capetownfreediving.com/sea-urchin/) - Sea urchins are round, spiny echinoderms which roughly resemble a hedgehog rolled up into a ball. The word urchin is in fact derived from old French meaning hedgehog. There are about 950 types of sea urchin found around the world from the intertidal zone down to 5000 metres below. They also range from tropical waters
- [Feather Star](https://capetownfreediving.com/feather-star/) - Feather stars, also known as crinoids, fall under the echinoderm group of marine animals. Echinoderm means ‘spiny skin’ in Greek and feather stars definitely have this despite their flowery appearance. In fact, it’s very easy for novice freedivers and snorkelers to mistake these animals for seaweed due to their stationary, flower-like appearance and their tendency
- [Sea Anemone](https://capetownfreediving.com/sea-anemone/) - Whenever we take customers kelp forest snorkeling, their reaction on seeing sea anemones, starfish and urchins for the first time reminds us of how beautiful these creatures, which we tend to take for granted, really are. There are numerous species of these fascinating marine animals in the kelp forests and they seem to come in
- [Kelp Forest Snorkeling in Cape Town](https://capetownfreediving.com/snorkeling-in-cape-towns-kelp-forest/) - When the topic of snorkeling comes up, most people fondly reference their tropical holiday snorkeling experience or think of videos and pictures they have seen of people in swimsuits, masks and snorkels drifting over a tropical reef. The key components of this idylic image are sun, warm, blue water, colourful coral and inquisitive, brightly coloured
- [Windmill Beach](https://capetownfreediving.com/windmill-beach/) - Windmill Beach is without a doubt our top dive site and an amazing little beach. It is very sheltered and year round provides the best conditions for snorkeling in Cape Town. In terms of entry level freediving courses, only Long Beach in Simon’s Town offers better freediving conditions. The entire area is packed with marine
- [Pyjama Shark](https://capetownfreediving.com/pyjama-shark/) - We love all sharks, but small, inquisitive ones ‘dressed in pyjamas’ definitely get a bit more love from us. Pyjama sharks, also known as striped catsharks, are a common sight during our Cape Town snorkeling experiences and adventure freedives in the kelp forests. They are fairly abundant in the Western Cape’s intertidal zone and are
- [Sunfish](https://capetownfreediving.com/sunfish/) - The Ocean sunfish is also commonly called the Mola or Mola mola. The Latin word ‘mola’ means millstone and is in reference to this fish’s peculiar round, grey shape which looks like a millstone. Its name in many other languages either translates to ‘sun’ or ‘moon’, while the funniest is one of its German names
- [Snorkeling Gear](https://capetownfreediving.com/snorkeling-gear/) - Wetsuit The temperature of Cape Town’s ocean varies considerably depending on the weather, season and location.The Atlantic Seaboard is generally colder than the False Bay side of the peninsula. A good snorkeling wetsuit for Cape Town’s conditions should be able to keep you warm in temperatures that vary from 6 degrees to 21 degrees. For
- [Coral Wetsuits - Cape Town](https://capetownfreediving.com/coral-wetsuits/) - Coral Wetsuits, based in Salt River, Cape Town, is our preferred supplier of off-the-shelf and tailored freediving wetsuits and is one of our closest partners in the diving industry. Elaine Mouton started Coral Wetsuits back in 1995, with a staff complement of only two people, as a wetsuit repair service. Over the years the company
- [Cape Clawless Otter](https://capetownfreediving.com/cape-clawless-otter/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 11: Stephan and Martin took a group of snorkelers to Windmill Beach. Windmill Beach is without a doubt the best Cape Town snorkeling spot. On this particular day, the water was 16 degrees, flat and the visibility was pretty good. The snorkelers had already been treated to sightings
- [Cuttlefish](https://capetownfreediving.com/cuttlefish/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 10: Cuttlefish rank high on our list of animals we like to see while freediving and snorkeling in Cape Town. These half-octopus, half-fish like creatures are highly intelligent and have amazing hunting and evasion abilities. On this freedive at Glencairn, Stephan spotted two cuttlefish in the ‘dead zone’
- [Klipvis Eating A Cape Sole](https://capetownfreediving.com/klipvis-eating-a-cape-sole/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 9: Last week our snorkelers were treated to sightings of octopus, shysharks, pyjama sharks, seals, penguins and this klipvis. Snorkeling in Cape Town can be spectacular even on cold winter days. Our snorkelers, Tracey and Jana, spotted the klipvis up in the kelp and signalled their guide Stephan.
- [Photographer's Reef](https://capetownfreediving.com/photographers-reef/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 3: Winter is coming and that’s a good thing for the False Bay freedivers and snorkelers. As the SE wind drops and switches to a NW wind, the conditions in False Bay improve considerably with flat water and clear visibility. Stephan and John made good use of these
- [Red Roman](https://capetownfreediving.com/red-roman/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip of the Week 2: Stephan spotted a large Red Roman hanging around while teaching an Adventure Freediver II freediving course in the Castle Rock area. We tend to see a lot of large Roman in the no-take areas of the MPA, but outside these areas they are quite scarce in the
- [Castle Rock Swim Through](https://capetownfreediving.com/cape-town-freediving-clip-of-the-week-no-1/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip of the Week 1: Martin and John headed out to Castle Rock on Friday 29 April 2022 hoping to find decent conditions after a week of variable conditions. They found reasonably flat water, but with a bit of rolling swell still around. The water was clean and a cool 13 degrees.
- [Finding a Real Octopus](https://capetownfreediving.com/finding-a-real-octopus/) - Since “My Octopus Teacher” debuted on Netflix, we have regularly been asked about finding a real octopus during our snorkeling experiences and freediving courses. This now world-famous show was filmed at dive sites we regularly use for our courses and experiences. So when we are asked about the chances of seeing a cute octopus our
- [Adventure Activities in Cape Town](https://capetownfreediving.com/adventure-activities-in-cape-town/) - Cape Town is one of the top travel destinations in Africa and deservedly so. We have compiled this list of our top adventure activities in Cape Town.
- [Deep Freediving](https://capetownfreediving.com/deepfreediving/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 13: The freediving scene in Cape Town has evolved considerably in the last 10 to 15 years. As in many places, freediving was initially the domain of the hunters who freedived to shoot fish and catch crayfish. In the late 1990s and early 2000s a handful of sport
- [A-Frame](https://capetownfreediving.com/a-frame/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 12: A-Frame is one of the most popular dive sites along the False Bay side of the peninsula in Cape Town. It’s probably 3rd in terms of popularity with freedivers and scuba divers with only Long Beach and Windmill Beach topping it. A-frame was named after a tripod
- [Reef Wetsuits](https://capetownfreediving.com/reef-wetsuits/) - ‘Reef’ is a brand owned by Wetsuits SA which is based in Ottery, Cape Town. Wetsuits SA has been in business for nearly four decades. In 1987 the company changed ownership and the ‘Reef’ brand was established. Reef South Africa is independent and not connected to the international beach footwear REEF brand. Wetsuits SA are
- [Rob Allen](https://capetownfreediving.com/rob-allen/) - Rob Allen is a local South African freediving and spearfishing equipment manufacturer with a factory and showroom in Durban. We have worked closely with Rob Allen for many years. We have proudly sold their products and have received excellent service from them. They have provided sponsorship for freediving competitions and helped grow competitive freediving in
- [Cow Sharks](https://capetownfreediving.com/cow-sharks/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 8: It wasn’t too long ago that freediving with 7-gill cow sharks in Cape Town was easy and if you wanted it to be, a regular activity. For the last 4 years though, spotting a cow shark on a dive has become a rare treat. Stephan and John
- [Swimming with Dolphins in Cape Town](https://capetownfreediving.com/swimming-with-dolphins-in-cape-town/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 7:​ There aren’t many people who would turn down the opportunity to swim with dolphins, especially Bottlenose dolphins. Stephan was lucky enough to do just that with a pod of Bottlenose dolphins just off Clovelly. Last week we had very interesting conditions in False Bay. Warm 17-18 degree
- [SAS Pietermaritzburg Wreck](https://capetownfreediving.com/sas-pietermaritzburg-wreck/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 6:​ We don’t do a lot of boat freedives, mainly because there are so many beautiful dive sites close to shore, but when we do, the SAS Pietermaritzburg wreck (PMB wreck) is high up on our list of dive sites to visit. We love this site because it
- [How To Make Bubble Rings Underwater](https://capetownfreediving.com/how-to-make-bubble-rings-underwater/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 5: When the ocean conditions are as good as they were last week, it’s time for blowing bubble rings. Stephan is our resident bubble ring expert and he took the opportunity to entertain a snorkeling group with his underwater magic tricks. Here is a step-by-step explanation of how
- [How To Hold Your Breath Longer](https://capetownfreediving.com/how-to-hold-your-breath-longer/) - If you are reading this article then you are undoubtedly curious about holding your breath. Maybe you have been out snorkeling and wondered about diving down to get a bit closer to a marine creature. Perhaps you’ve tried to hold your breath and are now thinking, “I can hold my breath for 30 seconds, is
- [African Penguin](https://capetownfreediving.com/african-penguin/) - Cape Town Freediving Clip Of The Week 4: Recently, we have had great conditions. Winter really is the best time for exploring the ocean in False Bay! The water temperature went up to 17 degrees and this brought bait fish and yellowtail into the bay. It also sent large rafts of penguins south to Cape
- [Interview with freediving legend Bevan Dewar](https://capetownfreediving.com/interview-with-bevan-dewar/) - In 2003 Bevan Dewar set 3 South African national records that still stand today. Much like our legendary 'Sugarman' Rodriguez, Bevan then disappeared from the competitive freediving scene and left South Africa. When I got into freediving three years later, Bevan's name would come up in forums and in SA freediving records, but little
- [Pure Apnea Dynamic Bi-fin WC 2016 Southern Hemisphere](https://capetownfreediving.com/pure-apnea-dynamic-bi-fin-wc-2016-southern-hemisphere/) - Cape Town Freediving will be running the Southern Hemisphere competition for the Pure Apnea Dynamic Bi-fin World Championship 2016 on 25-26 November with an extra day on the 27th just for the Southerners. The main event is the Dynamic Bi-fin discipline with optional extra days for Dynamic without Fins and Static Apnea. To qualify for
- [Freediving Trip to Sodwana Bay](https://capetownfreediving.com/freediving-trip-to-sodwana-bay/) - Sodwana Ocean Adventure 21-24 September 2018 It’s a long weekend so let’s make the most of it and escape to warmer, bluer waters. September is a great month for spotting dolphins and if we’re lucky even whale sharks (yes please)! Pack your mask and fins, we’re going on an ocean adventure. If you want to

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- [About Us](https://capetownfreediving.com/about-us/) - Founded in 2012, Cape Town Freediving is still the only dedicated freediving school in Cape Town which makes us uniquely qualified and humble experts in this sport.
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## Products

- [Rob Allen Marseilles Rubber Weightbelt](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-marseilles-rubber-weightbelt/) - Green or grey rubber freediving weight belt with Marseilles quick release belt buckle.
- [Rob Allen Scorpia Evo Long Fins](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-scorpia-long-fins/) - Great value for money plastic freediving long fins. Light weight, comfortable foot pocket and positively buoyant. Sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L & XL
- [Rob Allen Carbon Fin Blades](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-carbon-fin-blades/) - These Rob Allen fin blades are made from pure twill carbon fibre. You have a choice of 3 levels of stiffness - S3 (for 50kg-70kg freedivers) | S4 (for 60kg-80kg freedivers) | S5 (for 70kg-90kg freedivers) Foot pockets not included.
- [Pathos Fireblade Foot Pockets](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/pathos-fireblade-foot-pockets/) - Pathos Fireblade foot pockets are made of vulcanized pure latex. They are very durable, comfortable and lightweight. They are compatible with the Rob Allen carbon fin blades.
- [Omer Laser Knife](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/omer-laser-knife/) - Black 9 cm blade made in AISI420 stainless steel. Attach it to your belt or use the leg/arm strap.
- [Reef S-View Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/reef-s-view-mask/) - Colour: Transparent Lens: Single Tempered Glass
- [Octopus Equalisation Tool](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/octopus-equalisation-tool/) - This freediving equalisation tool is made of quality aluminium to last forever! It is the perfect tool to practise all famous exercises to improve your Frenzel and Mouthfill equalisation. • 5 pure latex balloons included • high-quality anodised aluminium • 22mm diameter to fit most adult noses
- [Diving Weights](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/diving-weights/) - H-shape 1kg lead weight for weight belts. Only available in-store.
- [Octopus Lanyard](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/octopus-lanyard/) - 100cm competition grade lanyard made in Switzerland: Wristband : 100% polyester with high quality nylon velcro Wire and all metal parts : stainless steel SS216 Carabiner : carbon composite
- [Octopus Safety Stopper](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/octopus-safety-stopper/) - Replace your old tennis ball lanyard safety stopper with the new Octopus extra safe safety stopper. It works with 10 to 12mm rope. The slightly raised upper section gives a clean stop to your carabiner, while the lower conical section, allows your lanyard cable to be released towards the outside, with minimal chance of getting stuck.
- [Octopus Fluid Goggles 2.0](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/octopus-fluid-goggles/) - Sleek, ergonomic fluid goggles from Octopus.
- [Octopus Pulley System](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/octopus-pulley-system/) - A dive line pulley system which allows easy adjustments of the line depth.
- [Octopus Pulley System XL](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/octopus-pulley-system-xl/) - A dive line pulley system which allows easy adjustments of the line depth.
- [Freediving Buoy](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/freediving-buoy/) - This is the most popular freediving buoy in South Africa. Locally made and excellent quality. If you are planning on freediving depth training or becoming a freediving instructor, then this buoy is a must have. We have even seen scuba diving instructors using these buoys for their open water courses. The inner tube is not
- [Cape Town Gift Experiences - Snorkeling Voucher](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/course-gift-vouchers/) - If you increase the quantity, only one voucher will be issued, but the number of participants will increase e.g. If you increase the quantity to 2 and add to your basket, you will be issued with 1 gift voucher valid for 2 participants. To order multiple separate vouchers please add them to your basket one at a time.
- [Freediving Course Voucher](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/freediving-course-gift-voucher/) - If you increase the quantity, only one voucher will be issued, but the number of course participants will increase e.g. If you increase the quantity to 2 and add to your basket, you will be issued with 1 gift voucher valid for 2 participants. To order multiple separate vouchers please add them to your basket one at a time.
- [Surf Apnea Course Voucher](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/surf-apnea-course-gift-voucher/) - If you increase the quantity, only one voucher will be issued, but the number of course participants will increase e.g. If you increase the quantity to 2 and add to your basket, you will be issued with 1 gift voucher valid for 2 participants. To order multiple separate vouchers please add them to your basket one at a time.
- [Rob Allen X-Blade Knife](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-x-blade-knife/) - Rob Allen X-Blade knife and sheath. Low profile which prevents hooking up on lines or kelp or just getting in the way in general. 10.5cm blade with integrated spear wrench.
- [Reef Inferno Snorkel](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/reef-inferno-snorkel/) - This is a flexible black, silicone snorkel which is durable and comfortable to wear attached to a mask.
- [Reef Mirror Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/reef-mirror-mask/) - Colour: Black Lenses: Slight mirror tint
- [Reef Freezedive Hood](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/reef-freezedive-hood/) - 5mm dive hood that covers from the neck upwards. This is a favourite amongst the local 'freeze divers' who wear this hood together with a swimming costume, mask, snorkel and fins while freeze diving in cold water.
- [Reef R1 Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/reef-r1-mask/) - Low volume freediving mask - very similar to the popular Aqualung Micromask
- [Reef Inferno Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/reef-inferno-mask/) - This low volume freediving mask is extremely versatile and tends to fit most faces. We use this mask for most of our snorkeling experience participants and freediving students as it seals well even on hairy faces, it is comfortable and very durable. The field of vision is good and it is good for deep freediving
- [Reef Charge Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/reef-charge-mask/) - Colour: Black Lenses: Tempered glass Skirting: Soft silicone
- [Snorkel Holder](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/snorkel-holder/) - Replacement silicone snorkel holder
- [Reef Neo II Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/reef-neo-ii-mask/) - Frameless freediving mask with silicone skirting and a single tempered glass lens. Low volume and wide field of vision. Ideal for recreational freediving, spearfishing and underwater videography.
- [Agulhas Mokarran Freediving Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/agulhas-mokarran-freediving-mask/) - Low volume silicone mask with polycarbonate lens. Ideal for deep freediving. Features: Curved, single lens that contours to the face for an expanded field of view underwater Low-volume Comes in a durable, water-tight mask box All components are modular and fully replaceable.
- [Suunto D4F Freediving Computer](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/suunto-d4f-freediving-computer/) - The Suunto D4f is a light yet tough dive computer, that makes freediving safer and fun. While freediving, the D4f displays your current and maximum depth. It also calculates dive time and surface intervals with plenty of alarms, allowing you to maintain safe dive time and avoid DCI. The dive logbook allows you to analyse
- [Rob Allen Freedive Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-freedive-mask/) - A comfortable low-volume mask from Rob Allen. Soft black matt silicone skirting.
- [Snorkel Mouth Piece](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/snorkel-mouth-piece/) - Replacement silicone mouth piece for snorkels
- [Rob Allen Moana Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-moana-mask/) - A single lens mask from Rob Allen. It comes in black, blue and bright pink.
- [Rob Allen Tanker Dive Bag](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-tanker-dive-bag/) - This tanker bag is big enough to hold several long fins and wetsuits and strong enough to handle their weight. The bag is 110 X 36 X 36 cc and has two large side compartments and a small middle compartment.
- [Rob Allen Cubera Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-cubera-mask/) - The Rob Allen Cubera mask is perfect for those who want excellent field of vision from a low volume mask. The frame is flexible allowing for compression at depth and reduces the volume of air needed to equalise the mask as you descend.
- [Rob Allen Trevally Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-trevally-mask/) - This medium volume, single lens mask is a great balance of wide vision and reduced volume. The lens is fixed directly onto the silicone for reduced weight and greater flexibility.
- [Rob Allen Cracker Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-cracker-mask/) - The Rob Allen Cracker mask is a very low volume and flexible mask. Perfect for deep freedivers and people with small faces.
- [Rob Allen Compact Dive Bag](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-compact-dive-bag/) - A compact dive bag with enough space for 1x set of freediving gear including fins, wetsuit and accessories. 100cm x 25cm x 25cm – 40” x 10” x 10” 2 Divided Zip Up Compartments – Mask-Gear Incorporated Mesh Panels For Breathability Large YKK #10 Plastic Zip Sliders- (noncorrosive & lockable) Additional – Adjustable Shoulder Straps
- [Rob Allen Cobia Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-cobia-mask/) - Low volume mask with a very soft and comfortable silicone skirting.
- [Salvimar Fly Mask](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/salvimar-fly-mask/) - This is a super low volume mask that needs very little air to be equalised. It is a frameless, one-piece, silicone mask with decent field of vision for its size. The silicone is soft and has a matt finish so it doesn't have a reflective sheen that glossy silicone masks do. The buckles allow for
- [Cressi Gara Modular Impulse Fins](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/cressi-gara-modular-impulse-fins/) - The Cressi Gara Modular Impulse fin features a light plastic blade made of elastomerized technopolymers and a comfortable, detachable footpocket. If you are buying your first set of freediving fins and think that perhaps sometime in the future you will want to upgrade to a fibre or carbon blade the this is the perfect solution.
- [Avatar Ladies 2mm SCS Swim Capsule](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/avatar-ladies-2mm-scs-swim-capsule/) - Our local freezediving mermaids love this 2mm SCS smooth skin swimming capsule. Wear it as a swimsuit for extra warmth or pair it with a hood for freezediving. Also perfect for exposure protection in tropical waters. 2mm Yamamoto SCS neoprene Smooth skin outer and nylon inner Unique Avatar cut and design Zipper on the back
- [Avatar 5mm Freediving Wetsuit](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/avatar-freediving-wetsuit/) - Strong, warm, flexible open cell or double nylon, 5mm, neoprene freediving wetsuit which comes as a 2-piece: jacket with hood & Long John pants. The Avatar freediving wetsuit was designed by Cape Town Freediving for ultimate freediving comfort and flexibility. The Avatar 5mm includes: Long John with minimal seams for a better seal Jacket with
- [Rob Allen Camo Gloves](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-camo-gloves/) - These 2.5 mm camo neoprene gloves have a soft Amara palms and adjustable velcro cuffs. If you need dexterity to operate cameras or setup equipment then these are the right gloves for you!
- [Southern African Sea Slugs](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/southern-african-sea-slugs/) - 800 plus photos and descriptions of sea slugs (nudibranchs) found in the waters of Southern Africa.
- [Coral Wetsuits Neoprene Socks](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/coral-wetsuits-neoprene-socks/) - 3mm double nylon outer, neoprene socks with reinforced soles. Comfortable and warm!
- [Two Oceans](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/two-oceans/) - Two Oceans is the perfect book to help you identify and learn about marine life you will encounter on your freedives in Cape Town. Learn about everything from sponges to whales!
- [The Oxygen Advantage](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/the-oxygen-advantage/) - Author: Patrick McKeown Overview: The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown provides a scientific explanation of breathing techniques and how to use breathing techniques to help you become healthier, stronger and faster. This book is not a replacement for a freediving course where you will learn how to hold your breath longer in an aquatic environment, but it is great for digging deeper into the science of apnea and building on the techniques you will learn during your courses.
- [Octopus Noseclip (carbon)](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/octopus-noseclip-carbon/) - This Octopus noseclip is made from a robust carbon polymer, two comfortable and replaceable elastomer nose-pads and a strong quality leash.
- [Octopus Noseclip (plastic)](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/octopus-noseclip-plastic/) - These Octopus noseclips are made from plastic polymer, two comfortable and replaceable elastomer nose pieces and a strong leash. Choose from a range of funky colours.
- [Rob Allen 7l Torpedo Buoy w Flag](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-7l-torpedo-buoy-w-flag/) - Durable, air-filled plastic buoy with flag. Stay safe in the water and keep boats away from you with this surface marker.
- [Value Voucher](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/value-voucher/) - If you increase the quantity, only one voucher will be issued, but the value of the voucher will increase in increments of R250 e.g. If you increase the quantity to 2 and add to your basket, you will be issued with a R500 gift voucher.
- [A Field Guide to the Marine Animals of the Cape Peninsula](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/a-field-guide-to-the-marine-animals-of-the-cape-peninsula/) - This book contains a wealth of knowledge about the marine animals you are likely to encounter when freediving in Cape waters.
- [Avatar Mens 2mm SCS Jacket with Hood](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/avatar-mens-2mm-scs-jacket-with-hood/) - This sleek, smooth skin, SCS jacket with hood has been designed for freezediving in the cool temperate waters of the Cape, but it is also perfect exposure protection for when snorkeling and freediving in warm tropical waters. Wear it with your boardshorts! 2mm Yamamoto SCS neoprene Smooth skin outer and nylon inner Unique Avatar cut
- [Living Shores](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/living-shores/) - First published in 1981, Living Shores by George and Margo Branch, has been the go to guide for many marine science students.
- [Reef Fin Grips](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/reef-fin-grips/) - Fit over fins and feet to keep your fins securely on. A good option for those whose feet do not fit perfectly into footpockets.
- [Rob Allen Weight Belt Harness](https://capetownfreediving.com/shop-2/rob-allen-weight-belt-harness/) - This harness helps secure your weight belt and prevents your weight belt from sliding towards your torso during descents. These are especially useful for people with wide hips and narrower torsos.
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