321FREEDIVE Announces Ambitious 2026 Plan to Grow North American Freediving
321FREEDIVE has unveiled a series of 2026 initiatives aimed at strengthening the North American freediving community, including an industry seminar, updated EXPO plans, and expanded access to safe training environments.
321FREEDIVE, one of North America's leading freediving organizations, has announced a major package of 2026 initiatives designed to grow the sport, improve safety standards, and connect practitioners across the continent.
The organization's announcement covers three principal areas. First, an industry seminar will bring together professionals from freediving instruction, safety, equipment, and media to share knowledge, align on best practices, and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sport in North America. The seminar is intended to strengthen institutional ties between organizations that have historically operated independently.
Second, 321FREEDIVE provided updates on its EXPO plans, an event format designed to introduce new and prospective freedivers to the sport through hands-on demonstrations, clinics, and access to leading brands. The EXPO aims to lower the barrier to entry for beginners while showcasing the breadth of freediving disciplines available to participants at all levels.
Third, the organization confirmed efforts to expand access to safe training environments. A persistent challenge in North American freediving is the limited number of suitable venues — particularly deep pools and calm open-water sites — for practicing static apnea and depth training. 321FREEDIVE's initiative aims to address this gap by developing partnerships with aquatic facilities and identifying new open-water training locations.
Taken together, the announcements signal a significant investment in the infrastructure of North American freediving at a time when the sport is experiencing growing mainstream interest, driven in part by the global visibility of world-record attempts and competitive events.