AIDA pool freediving competition · Cabo San Lucas
Horizontal
Blue 2027
The competition
Where preparation meets performance.
Horizontal Blue brings freedivers, AIDA judges, safety teams and volunteers together in Cabo San Lucas for an intensive and welcoming pool competition.
Athletes can compete across the principal horizontal disciplines and static apnea, supported by experienced safety professionals in an environment built around fair play, personal progress and community.
April 28—May 3, 2027
Competition program
The main competition runs from Thursday, April 29 through Sunday, May 2. Optional training and depth sessions frame the official event.
- 01
Optional pool training
8:00 AM–12:00 PM · DYN, DNF and DYNB
- 02
Training & welcome meeting
Pool training 8:00 AM–12:00 PM · Welcome meeting 5:00–8:00 PM at Ocean Tigers Dive House
- 03
Dynamic disciplines
First official top at 8:00 AM · DYN, DNF and DYNB · Finish around noon
- 04
Static & dynamic
STA from 8:00 AM · Dynamic disciplines from 1:00 PM · Finish around 5:00 PM
- 05
Final performances & celebration
Dynamic disciplines from 8:00 AM · Awards and barbecue from 5:00 PM
- 06
Optional depth session
7:40–10:15 AM · Departure from the Cabo San Lucas marina
The venue
Don Koll Olympic
Swimming Pool
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
The Don Koll Olympic Swimming Pool is the first Olympic-size swimming pool in Los Cabos and one of the finest aquatic training facilities in Baja California Sur. Located in the Don Koll Sports Complex in Cabo San Lucas, this modern venue meets international competition standards and provides the ideal environment for swimming, freediving, and high-performance aquatic sports.
Ocean Tigers proudly uses the pool for AIDA freediving courses, pool training sessions, safety courses, and athlete preparation. Public access is reserved for local residents registered with INDEM.
Olympic-Size Facilities
- Olympic-size pool (50 × 25 meters)
- Heated, temperature-controlled water year-round
- Excellent visibility for underwater training
- Modern changing rooms, showers, and first aid facilities
- Large covered structure with shade and natural ventilation
- Professional environment for training and competitions
The Perfect Pool for Freediving
Its calm conditions, consistent water temperature, and Olympic dimensions make it ideal for AIDA 1–4 courses, dynamic apnea (DYN, DYNB, DNF), safety and rescue practice, technique coaching, and competition preparation.
More Than a Swimming Pool
The facility also hosts swimming lessons, swim club training, municipal, regional and national competitions, high-performance athlete development, water safety programs, and freediving events.
Train with Ocean Tigers
Our experienced instructors teach in English, Spanish, and French, helping beginners and experienced freedivers improve their technique, confidence, and performance safely.
Together for freediving
Sponsors & partners
Horizontal Blue is made possible by the organizations, local businesses and freediving professionals who support its athletes, safety teams and community.
The spirit of Horizontal Blue
2026 in pictures
Relive the focus, teamwork, safety and emotion of the last edition—and join us for Horizontal Blue 2027.
STATIC
Stillness, focus and recovery at the surface.
DYN
Movement, technique and safety through every length.
Photography · Alexander de la Hoya
Horizontal Blue 2027
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of the next edition?
Contact Ocean Tigers for athlete participation, volunteering, judging or event information.