Katabasis
Freediving and Sailing
SCHOOL AND TRAINING CENTER IN ITALY
Katabasis Freediving and Sailing is a freediving, sailing and spearfishing school based in Baratti, Tuscany, which organises courses in Italy and worldwide for all levels, from beginners to instructors.
For us, the sea is a delicate resource to be protected and lived with great respect and awareness.
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Not to be missed
17 - 18 Sep 2024
Train Your Freediving in the Sea: Rope Sessions and Recreational Freediving
Baratti
03 - 06 Oct 2024
Spearfishing Practice and Workshop – October 2024 – Tuscany Coast and Elba Island
Baratti
Responsible and selective spearfishing
Sei pescatore e vuoi migliorare le tue prestazioni o sei un apneista e vuoi avvicinarti alla pesca subacquea? Qui trovi ciò che cercavi!
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Carlo Boscia blog
Why choose Katabasis.. and why not!
28 June 2024
What characterises Katabasis is the respect for the environment…
Katabasis; 20 years and so many friends!
10 May 2024
KATABASIS celebrates its 20th year of activity, and part…
Cruising with Carlo Boscia Freediving, Sailing and Spearfisher Instructor/Trainer
29 March 2022
Katabasis Cruises 2022: history and the future! Since 2005,…
Your Reviews
Dora Milocchi
09:24 11 Aug 24
In questa settimana ho imparato tantissimo L apnea, la vela, conoscere le stelle che in città non si possono ammirare come li, le canzoni dei vecchi tempi e la compagnia fantastica ricordi che resteranno a vita che mi fanno commuovere. Entrando in quella barca tutti abbiamo lasciato una parte della nostra vita e ci siamo lasciati trasportare. Grazie ancora per tutte le risate e le lezioni di vita
Dora Milocchi
09:24 11 Aug 24
In deze week heb ik veel geleerd over freediven, zeilen, het kennen van de sterren die niet in de stad te bewonderen zijn zoals daar, de liedjes van vroeger en het fantastische gezelschap, herinneringen die voor het leven zullen blijven en die me in beweging brengen . Door in die boot te stappen hebben we allemaal een deel van ons leven achter ons gelaten en ons laten meeslepen. Nogmaals bedankt voor al het lachen en de levenslessen
Giuseppe Ciancia
11:30 15 Jul 24
Highly recommended!!!Had chance to join 3 different courses in Jun-Jul'24, from basics of freediving & spearfishing to deeper steps of the SSI Lev1. Was a great experience, opening to me the wonderful Underwater World, with the precious help of a great instructor such as Carlo Boscia.Highly professional approach, easy and friendly environment, with the right teaching balance between demanding & flexibility.Equipment of the highest standards. Marvellous location such as the Baratti Gulf.All those factors made the 2 weeks spent with Katabasis and Carlo a pure experience of happiness and harmony with the Sea World.I'll definitely continue practicing freediving, learning as much as I can, and definitely returning to train & learn with Carlo and Katabasis whenever I'll have chance.Thanks again Carlo and Katabasis, and see you soon!!!
Franzi
09:38 10 Jul 24
Rezension meiner Mutter zum Freitauchkurs:Ich kann Katabasis Freediving wärmstens empfehlen. Carlo Boscia kennt sich hervorragend mit den technischen und mentalen Aspekten des Freitauchens aus, was dem Taucher hilft, Fortschritte zu machen und das Tauchen noch mehr zu genießen. Er ist sehr aufmerksam und bemerkt die kleinsten Bewegungen, wodurch er den Tauchern präzises, hilfreiches Feedback geben kann. Carlo kann sehr gut mit Menschen umgehen, es macht Spaß, mit ihm zusammen zu sein, und man merkt, dass ihm das Meer und die Umwelt am Herzen liegen. Während mein Mann und ich mit Carlo Zeit im Wasser verbrachten, vergnügten sich unsere Töchter im Teenageralter und genossen die wunderschönen Strände von Baratti. Der Aufenthalt im hübschen mittelalterlichen Dorf Suvereto im „Il Chiostro“ machte unseren Traum – Freitauchen und Familienurlaub in der Toskana – zur Vollendung. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder! ☺️
Franzi
09:38 10 Jul 24
Mijn moeders recensie over de freediving-cursus:Ik kan Katabasis Freediving van harte aanbevelen. Carlo Boscia heeft zeer veel kennis van de technische en mentale aspecten van het vrijduiken, waardoor de duiker vooruitgang kan boeken en nog meer van het duiken kan genieten. Hij is zeer attent en merkt de kleinste bewegingen op, waardoor hij de duikers nauwkeurige, nuttige feedback kan geven. Carlo is erg goed met mensen, leuk om mee te maken en je kunt zien dat hij veel om de zee en het milieu geeft. Terwijl mijn man en ik met Carlo tijd in het water doorbrachten, genoten onze tienerdochters van de prachtige stranden van Baratti. Een verblijf in het mooie middeleeuwse dorp Suvereto bij "Il Chiostro" maakte onze droom - freediving en familievakantie in Toscane compleet. Ik kom zeker terug! ☺️
Franzi
09:38 10 Jul 24
My moms Review on the freediving course:I can highly recommend Katabasis Freediving. Carlo Boscia is extremly knowlegeable regarding the technical and mental aspects of freediving, which help the diver to progress and to enjoy the diving even more. He is very attentive and notices the tiniest moves which allows him to provide the divers with accurate helpful feedback. Carlo is very good with people, fun to be with and you can tell that he deeply cares about the sea and the environment. While my husband and I were spending time in the water with Carlo, our teenage daughters were having fun enjoying the beautiful beaches at Baratti. Staying in the lovely medieval village Suvereto at "Il Chiostro" made our dream -freediving and family holiday in Tuscany complete. Coming back for sure! ☺️
J
14:23 30 Jun 24
Thank you Carlo! The free diving course was truly a beautiful and insightful experience.
Aaron Zeiss
06:57 15 Jun 24
Hands down the best place to learn the essence of freediving. You will start the course as one person and come out transformed. HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who is curious about this way of life.
andrea simonini
09:16 11 Jun 24
Una delle nostre prime esperienze di apnea in mare. Un organizzazione competente e professionale in un clima amichevole e "di gruppo". Siamo stati seguiti in ogni singolo passaggio delle diverse tecniche effettuate con estrema attenzione dagli istruttori Carlo e Marcello, capaci di metterti a proprio agio e trasmetterti la loro passione. Il posto (Baratti) è semplicemente incantevole. La macchia selvaggia di vegetazione che si staglia sul blu del mare, l'Elba a portata di mano, all'orizzonte Capraia e, nelle giornate limpide come la nostra, la silhouette della Corsica. Davvero consigliato !!
andrea simonini
09:16 11 Jun 24
Eines unserer ersten Freitaucherlebnisse auf See. Eine kompetente und professionelle Organisation in einer freundlichen und „Gruppen“-Atmosphäre. Wir wurden bei jedem einzelnen Schritt der verschiedenen Techniken von den Ausbildern Carlo und Marcello mit äußerster Aufmerksamkeit begleitet, die in der Lage sind, Sie zu beruhigen und Ihnen ihre Leidenschaft zu vermitteln. Der Ort (Baratti) ist einfach herrlich. Die wilde Vegetation, die sich vom Blau des Meeres abhebt, Elba ganz in der Nähe, Capraia am Horizont und an klaren Tagen wie unserem die Silhouette Korsikas. Wirklich empfehlenswert!!
