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2024 SEA WEEK - Sea Activity( freediving)
Last summer, I participated in a marine leisure discount event
on Ulleungdo Island and had an unforgettable freediving experience.
If you're someone who wants to deeply experience the clear blue waters
of Ulleungdo during the summer, I highly recommend joining
this marine leisure discount event just like I did!
I had no knowledge of freediving and no prior experience,
but the memories from that day are still vivid in my mind.
In this post, I want to share the amazing freediving
experience I had on Ulleungdo Island.
### Ulleungdo, You Are Like Magic
Arriving in Ulleungdo at the end of July,
I was filled with excitement and anticipation.
The freediving experience I took part in was a great way
to enjoy the heart of a summer day on Ulleungdo, and I did it with
the program at "CamInBlue." The weather was perfect that day,
and the coastline of Ulleungdo was so beautiful it looked like a painting.
Thanks to the 50% discount, I was able to enjoy it even more easily.
When I arrived at the diving center, a friendly trainer greeted me.
We started with a brief theory session, which surprisingly
had a lot more to it than I expected. Since freediving involves
holding your breath and going underwater, learning
how to control my breathing safely was crucial.
The trainer explained everything in a way that was easy to understand,
even for a beginner like me. As I relaxed more, I began to think, “I can do this!”
### The Thrill of My First Dive and the Underwater World of Ulleungdo
After the basic training, the real diving began.
The moment I entered the water, the cold sea surrounded me,
but strangely, instead of fear, the sensation was exhilarating.
Holding a waterproof camera in one hand, I dove into
Ulleungdo’s blue waters to capture the underwater world.
The coral and small fish swimming around were simply stunning.
The crystal-clear water felt completely different from anything I'd seen in the city.
As I descended deeper, the serenity of the
underwater world started to sink in. All sounds faded away,
and I felt completely connected with the sea.
The deeper I went, the more vast and awe-inspiring
the world became. I couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of it all.
The feeling of slowly moving through schools of
fish was indescribable. The photos I took underwater turned out really well,
and they’re perfect keepsakes to remember the experience.
### Becoming One with the Sea and the New Challenge
Freediving requires physical strength and concentration,
but more than anything, I realized that the right mindset is the most important.
Letting go of tension and connecting with the ocean allowed me
to become more comfortable holding my breath and diving deeper.
The trainer kept cheering me on and corrected my posture,
which helped me build confidence. As I gained more experience,
I found that I could dive deeper and stay underwater longer.
On the final dive, I went even deeper than I had ever attempted before.
Thinking back on that moment still makes my heart race.
In that instant, completely immersed in the sea,
I felt like I was one with the ocean. Freediving turned out to be more
than just a hobby for me; it became a special experience
that gave me a sense of achievement.
### The Charm of Ulleungdo’s Marine Leisure – I Want to Return Again
Thanks to the marine leisure discount event,
I was fortunate enough to enjoy this wonderful experience at half price.
Ulleungdo’s seas were even more beautiful, deep,
and mysterious than I had imagined. Freediving is not an easy sport,
but the sense of achievement was immense, and most importantly,
there was joy in discovering a whole new world underwater.
Next time, I’d love to come back with friends.
Even if it’s not freediving, there are many other marine
leisure programs available, and I’d love to try other water sports.
If you're planning a visit to Ulleungdo, I highly recommend taking
advantage of the marine leisure discount to enjoy freediving,
snorkeling, or other ocean experiences that let you fully
embrace the beauty of Ulleungdo’s seas.
