The ASD Apnea & Fishing Garganoby the President Dr. Raffaele Pappalardo, has organized the first official freediving competition for June 2, 2024. Race valid for the Puglia Regional Selectives, Third Category Championship (FIPSAS). The logistics center will be at the Gargano Sailing Center in Manfredonia, where the athletes will meet at 07:30 for the necessary formalities. At 08:30, the athletes will be accompanied with various boats to the Race Camp Center located 3 miles north-east of Manfredonia in the so-called “Monditti” area of Monte Sant’Angelo (FG).
After a short briefing, the athletes will enter the water at 09.00 to carry out the race, which will last 4 hours. At the end of the race the athletes will be collected at the race center with their game bags which will be handed over to the Race Judge, after which they will be taken back to the logistics center for the weighing of the captured prey and the check by the veterinarian.
After validation of the prey, the day’s ranking will be drawn up and the best 3 athletes, the best prey and the best team will be rewarded. Of notable importance are the prizes up for grabs from the ASD Apnea & Fishing Gargano, 1st place Cup + Lowrance Hook Reveal 9 GPS sounder, 2nd place Cup + RoiSub “Cecchino 82” rifle, third place Cup + 5mm custom-made wetsuit MolaMola by Tutto Sub of Molfetta, best prey cup + C4 Carbon Minimal fins, best Targa company award.
