Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Stephan Whelan

Stephan is the Founder of DeeperBlue.com. His passion for the underwater world started at 8 years old with a try-dive in a hotel pool on holiday that soon formulated into a lifelong love affair with the oceans. In 1996 he set up DeeperBlue.com and has grown the site to be the most popular diving website and community in the world.

Video: Vertical Blue 2022 Act 3 Wrap Up

Congratulations to the Overall Winners of Vertical Blue 2022. Check out the final summary video of the competition.

Last Day To Win An Orca Freediving Wetsuit

Hurry - it's the final day to win one of Orca's new Zen freediving wetsuits.

Video: Vertical Blue 2022 Act 2 Wrap Up

Watch the highlights from the middle 3 days of Vertical Blue 2022 in the Bahamas

Vertical Blue 2022: Day 5 – Six New National Records and a Continental Record

Day 4 of the Vertical Blue 2022 freediving competition saw a new Continental Record by Enchante Gallardo and six other athletes claiming national records.

Vertical Blue 2022: Day 4 – Arnaud Jerald Extends Constant Weight Bi-Fins World Record

Day 4 of the Vertical Blue 2022 freediving competition saw a new absolute Bi-Fins World Record by Arnaud Jerald and eight other athletes claiming national records.

Video: Vertical Blue 2022 Act 1 Wrap Up

Watch the highlights from the first 3 days of Vertical Blue 2022 in the Bahamas

Orca Launches Competition To Win A Zen Freediving Wetsuit

Our friends over at Orca wetsuits have launched a competition to win one of their new Zen wetsuits.

Vertical Blue 2022 Starts Today With World Record Attempt

The highly anticipated 2022 edition of the prestigious Vertical Blue freediving competition kicks off today with a world record attempt by Slovenian Alenka Artnik

Vertical Blue 2022: Athletes Give Up Country Flags To Dive Under One Ocean

Twenty athletes at Vertical Blue 2022 have given up their country flags to stand in solidarity with athletes impacted by current geo-political issues

Vertical Blue 2022: Everything You Need to Know

We cover all you need to know about the upcoming Vertical Blue 2022 freediving competition, including who is competing, where it's being held, and how you can watch!

AIDA 2022 Pool World Championship Day 3: Static Performances Shine

Day 3 of the AIDA 2022 Pool World Championship in Burgas, Bulgaria saw athletes battle it out for glory in Static Apnea

AIDA 2022 Pool World Championship Day 2: New Dynamic No-Fins World Record

Day 2 of the AIDA 2022 Pool World Championship in Burgas, Bulgaria saw a new Women's World Record in Dynamic No-Fins

Extended Free Shipping Weekend On DeeperBlue Official Clothing

We've got an extended free shipping weekend on right now on our official clothing. Come and have a browse of our latest designs. See you there.

10 Essential Books for Freediving

We've gathered the top 10 essential books that any freediver needs

9th Edition of the Caribbean Cup Freediving Competition Kicks Off

The 9th edition of the world-class freediving competition kicks off today in Roatan

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