WELCOME TO

ROATAN 2026
CMAS 10TH FREEDIVING DEPTH OUTDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

AUGUST 15st to 26th 2026

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EVENT LOCATION

WEST BAY BEACH

West Bay is the beach where the event will take place. The diving platform will be located 3 minutes by boat from our headquarters, the “SAN SIMON BEACH CLUB” at MAYAN PRINCESS RESORT.

SAN SIMON BEACH CLUB at MAYAN PRINCESS RESORT

This Beach Club has opened their doors to the freediving community and allowed us to use the club as the event headquarters.

At this venue, we will host the following amenities:

  • Registration area and Office Space / WI-FI.
  • Room for staff / helpers.
  • Judges Room.
  • Room for Event Committee.
  • Safe storage / lockers.
  • Showers and changing rooms.
  • Full bar and restaurant.
  • Lounge chairs and hammocks.

DIVE SITE

The site proposed for the competition is 0.70 m from shore (N 16° 16 ́ 577 ́ - W -86° 36 ́ 365´), located in front of West Bay Beach and within 3 minutes by boat from our headquarters at San Simon Beach Club.

Two moorings are permanently installed on a large submerged sand patch, at a depth of 189 meters (620 feet). These moorings will then anchor the competition platforms and boats for athletes, staff, spectators and media.

MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE, PLATFORMS AND TRANSPORTATIONS

  • Two or three competition lines as needed.
  • A boat will be anchored and offer dry space in the competition area to athletes, staff, media and spectators.
  • A transfer boat with a capacity of up to 20 people will be permanently available to ferry competitors, judges and staff from shore to the competition catamaran. (3 minutes boat ride).
  • One additional boat will be permanently by the dive platform for the exclusive use of emergency evacuation.

SAFETY AND MEDICAL PROTOCOLS

  • 15 trained safety divers for competition lines.
  • 10 trained safety divers for warm up lines.
  • Safety freediver with underwater scooter.
  • A doctor/medic on the platform per line
  • Traditional counterbalance system capable of 2+m/s assisted ascent
  • High resolution sonar.
  • A fully equipped ambulance on standby at our headquarters San Simon Beach Club, provided by Alert International Rescue
  • Emergency evacuation boat.
  • Medical clinic 200 meters from our headquarter San Simon Beach Club. Alert International Rescue
  • Advanced medical center and decompression chamber at 15 minute drive.

    Visit the Hyperbaric Chamber Medical Clinic | Anthony's Key Resort

SCHEDULE

AUGUST 2026

  • AUGUST 15th

    Official Training/Opening Ceremony

  • AUGUST 16th

    Official Training

  • AUGUST 17th

    Competition Day 1 (FIM Women)

  • AUGUST 18th

    Competition Day 2 (FIM Men)

  • AUGUST 19th

    Competition Day 3 (CWTB Women)

  • AUGUST 20th

    Competition Day 4 (CWTB Men)

  • AUGUST 21st

    Backup/Rest day

  • AUGUST 22nd

    Competition Day 5 (CNF Women)

  • AUGUST 23er

    Competition Day 6 (CNF Men)

  • AUGUST 24th

    Backup/Rest day

  • AUGUST 25th

    Competition Day 7 (CWT Women)

  • AUGUST 26th

    Competition Day 8 (CWT Men)
    Awards ceremony and closing party

EXPECTED WEATHER CONDITIONS

AUGUST 2026

AIR TEMPERATURE

25 – 30 C (77 – 86 F)

WATER TEMPERATURE

27 – 29 C (80 – 84 F)
Water temperature decreases about 2 degrees at 100 mtrs.

CURRENTS

Null to moderate.

VISIBILITY

24 – 40 meters (80 – 120 feet).

LODING

Athletes are free to choose accommodation in accordance with their preferences and budget. Some Resorts, Hotels, Inns and Rental Houses in West Bay and West End will offer special prices.

WEST BAY BEACH

Paradise Beach Hotel http://paradisehotels.com/
Mayan Princess https://www.mayanprincess.com/
Naboo Resort & Dive Center, West Bay, Roatan https://nabooresort.com/
Buena Vista https://buenavistaroatan.com/
Bananarama Dive & Beach Resort https://bananarama.com/
West Bay Lodge https://wblodgeroatan.com

WEST END TOWN

West End Town is a mere 10 minutes away from West Bay, by taxi boat (running continuously until dark) or by car.

Lands End Roatan https://landsendroatan.com/
Luna Beach Resort
https://lunabeach.net/
Splash Inn https://roatansplashinn.com/
Mariposa Lodge https://www.mariposa-lodge.com/
Coconut Tree Cabins https://www.coconuttreecabinsroatan.com/

ACCOMODATION PROPERTY MANAGERS

ISLAND HOUSE VACATION RENTALS ROATAN
CONTACT: RUTH HEALEY /  BRAD VOLK 
reservations@islandhouseroatan.com WhatsApp +504 9648.5738

CARIBBEAN COLORS RENTALS
CONTACT: CAROLINE POWERS
info@caribbeancolorsroatan.com
WhatsApp +504 3200.1630

REGISTRATION

Registration for ROATAN 2026 CMAS 10TH FREEDIVING DEPTH OUTDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP is now open.
The deadline for registration is JULY 15TH, 2026.
1

STEP 1

Athletes must register at Sportdata.
2

STEP 2

Complete and submit the following form. Afterward, you will receive an email containing the necessary information to finalize your registration by making payment using the selected method.

REGISTRATION FORM


IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Before starting to train, Athletes must to register personally at ROATAN FREEDIVING SCHOOL & TRAINING CENTER
  • Present medical certificate in English not older than 6 months.
  • Sign Liability release (will be provided by Roatan Freediving at the time of personal registration).
  • Present valid passport.
  • Present proof of current medical insurance.

REFUND CONDITIONS

No refunds will be made due to suspension (partial or total) of the competition due to bad weather, or causes of force majeure that may harm the safety of athletes and / or staff.

In case of disclaimer to compete by the athlete before July 15th, the organizer will reinstate the fee deducting money transfer cost. No fee refunds will be made after July 15th.