EC|HO Masterclass 2026: Kalamata
Who is this retreat for?
Anyone looking to progress on their freediving journey. From 10m recreational divers to 100m competition divers, everyone will benefit from our intensive, personalised coaching. Relaxation is the key to a successful dive, and by letting us handle all of the arrangements, you can ensure you are in the best frame of mind to dive.
Beginners are welcome and we can arrange kit hire on request and pre-retreat equalisation coaching so that you make the most of your time in Dahab.
A basic level or fitness and a sense of humour are all that we need from you.
EC|HO is a tribe of likeminded, curious people, joined by a shared desire for personal growth and adventure. If you are unsure if this trip is for you just drop us a line and we will gladly talk you through it.
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David Mellor
WORLD CHAMPION
AIDA MASTER INSTRUCTOR
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Lydia Gard
UK COMPETITIVE FREEDIVER
AIDA INSTRUCTOR
Why come to Kalamata?
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The Diving
Kalamata is the main city and port of Messenia region, in the southwestern part of Peloponnese, Greece. Diving conditions in Kalamata bay are one of the most stable and consistent in Europe. Without currents, absolutely zero waves, water temperature around 27-28°C in summer and no significant thermoclines. On our rest day we dive in the local caves.
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The Area
A 10-minute boat ride brings us to the dive site with zero current. The KFA boat offers a competition class set up. We will have safety divers as well as EC|HO instructors.
Beginners will benefit from fabulous conditions making for a relaxing environment, while deeper divers will appreciate the exceptional visibility and unlimited depth.
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The Program
During the week we will take a deep dive into the technical aspects of freediving. The retreat includes four open water dives, a fun dive to the local caves, one pool session and daily workshops, including skills and drills for:
Equalisation & Mouthfill
Hypoxic training & conditioning
Stretching & injury avoidance
Interoception
7-nights in a shared room cost £1350pp
During the week we will take a deep dive into the technical aspects of freediving.
The retreat includes five open water dives, a pool session, depth video analysis, daily workshops, and skills training including:
Equalisation
Mouthfill mastery
Hypoxic training & conditioning
Stretching & injury avoidance
Mind/Body theory
