Home 〉 Okinawa Freediving Cup 2026 〉 OFC2026 Okinawa Competition
Please carefully review the competition details before applying.
| Competition Schedule | July 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 2026 |
| Number of Athletes | 24 people |
| Eligibility | 18 years or older, with official records or a freediving certification |
| Record Recognition Organization | AIDAInternational |
| Disciplines | Open water disciplines: CWT, CWTB, CNF, FIM |
| Maximum Depth | Maximum 50m |
| Competition Area | Offshore of Maeda Misaki, Onna Village |
| Competition Booth | True North Okinawa / Marine Club Nagi |
| Organizer | True North Okinawa |
| Cooperation | Marine Club Nagi｜OceanApe｜Okinawa Freediving NEA | |
| Okinawa Competition Awards | ⚫︎Men & Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd places: Original medals + sponsor prizes ⚫︎First-time participation / First white card award: Prize gift |
OFC2026 Overall Awards | 2026 Okinawa Freediving Cup Overall Awards ※For participants competing in 2 or more competitions, based on total points ⚫︎Mixed Men & Women 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Original medals + sponsor/supplier products ⚫︎Prizes for 1st to 8th place ・WORLDDIVE (suit) ・LAZYFISH (carbon fins) ・ATOMS (mission3) ・Evolve apnea (goggles, nose clip, cap, weight belt set) ・TUSA (FD series set) ・APOLLO (original bio-metal mask) ・Octopus Freediving (nose clip, lanyard, EQ tool set) ・※※※※※ ※Prize items are currently being adjusted. Will be updated and announced once finalized. ⚫︎OFC Award (participants in all 3 competitions): Prize gift |
Entry Fee | ¥49,500 (2Day) (Includes competition T-shirt, waterproof bag, light snacks at the competition booth, medals/prizes for winners, and sponsor-provided items) (2 Competitions) Simultaneous application for Ishigaki or Miyako Competition: ¥88,000 (3 Competitions) Simultaneous application for Ishigaki & Miyako Competitions: ¥132,000 One day only: ¥27,500 ⚫︎Video purchase (edited footage from surface, underwater, and bottom cameras) Reservation required 1 discipline: ¥4,000, 2 disciplines: ¥7,000 ⚫︎Photo purchase ・Under adjustment |
Competition Venue
Competition area: Offshore of Maeda Misaki, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Boat departure location: Maeganeku Fishing Port
Competition booth: True North Okinawa • Marine Club Nagi
Competition Schedule
| Date | Content |
| March 15 (Sun) 12:00 – March 31 18:00 | Entry Period |
| July 1 (Wed) 20:00–21:00 July 4 (Sat) 20:00–21:00 | Athlete pre-competition online meeting |
July 11–16 | 7:30–10:30: Official pre-competition training (With safety staff or buddy training) 13:00-16:30：First aid course 13:00-16:30：DAN oxygen course |
July 17 (Fri) | 7:30-13:00：Off training 13:00：Environmental seminar & beach clean 15:00〜：Athlete registration 17:00-18:00 Opening ceremony |
| July 18 (Sat) | Competition Day ① (Day 1) |
July 19 (Sun) | Competition Day ② (Day 2) 18:00–19:00 (tentative) Closing ceremony & award ceremony 19:00–21:00 (tentative) Closing party |
| July 20 (Mon) 13:00–15:00 (tentative) | Freediving safety forum |
Competition Day Schedule
◾️July 1 (Wed) & 4 (Sat) Online athlete meeting: 20:00–21:00
Please adjust your schedule to attend at least one day.
Organizer/staff introduction, competition documents, venue/area explanation, notes, Q&A
◾️July 11–16 Official pre-competition training: 7:30–10:30
・Training with safety staff ¥10,000
・Buddy training ¥6,000
※Reservation required in advance, limited to 10 people per day
◾️July 17 Off training: 7:30–13:00
Declaration by 15:00 the day before, training in the same environment as competition day
Recommended for first-time competitors to get used to the Okinawa environment
¥15,000–¥18,000 (¥18,000 if 14 or fewer participants, ¥15,000 if 15 or more)
※Reservation required in advance
◾️July 17 17:00–18:00 Opening Ceremony (Location: True North Okinawa)
Greeting, staff introduction, distribution of goods, group photo, light meal (flowing mozuku somen!?)
Competition Day Schedule
| 【GROUP A】 | 【GROUP B】 | 【GROUP C】 | 【GROUP D】 |
| 07:15 Registration starts | 08:25 Registration starts | 09:35 Registration starts | 10:15 Registration starts |
| 07:30 Boat departure | 08:40 Boat departure | 09:50 Boat departure | 11:00 Boat departure |
| 07:45 Warm-up starts | 08:55 Warm-up starts | 10:05 Warm-up starts | 11:15 Warm-up starts |
| 08:30 Competition starts | 09:40 Competition starts | 10:50 Competition starts | 12:00 Competition starts |
| 09:18 Competition ends | 10:28 Competition ends | 11:38 Competition ends | 12:48 Competition ends |
※Start order announcement: scheduled at 16:00 the day before (official website, Instagram)
※Groups of approximately 5 athletes arranged by declared depth (deepest first)
Competition Environment
Sea conditions：Max depth 50m | Air temperature 27–31°C | Water temperature 26–27°C | Thermocline 25–30m | Temperature difference 1–3°C
Boat equipment：Counter ballast available | Toilet available | Fish finder available
Competition method：The boat will be fixed to a buoy for conducting the competition
Notes during competition
The first athlete after finishing and the last athlete before starting may need to wait on the boat for over one hour
In mid-July, Okinawa has strong sunlight and temperatures rise to around 28°C
In addition to preventing heatstroke, dehydration can reduce performance and increase the risk of LMC, BO, and decompression sickness, so please ensure proper hydration
About start order and declarations
In this competition, the start order will generally be determined based on the declared depth
Please submit via the declaration form by the deadline [15:00 the day before]
For safety reasons, declared depth is limited to your best result within the past 3 months +3m
Please also include the name of your instructor or shop and their contact details
Required Documents
- Waiver
- Medical certificate (Download)
- A doctor must confirm that you do not have any conditions listed in the contraindications
(List of contraindications)
- Required for all participants regardless of official records
- If hospital name, doctor name, phone number, etc. are incomplete, it cannot be accepted
- The certificate is valid for one year. If it expires during the competition period, it will not be accepted
- If a doctor determines participation is not possible, you cannot participate
In such cases, cancellation fees will still apply according to the competition rules
- A doctor must confirm that you do not have any conditions listed in the contraindications
- Competition form Download (English) Download(English)
- This is an official report including your personal best and recent BO, so please be sure to submit it
- opy of identification
- Please provide documents showing your nationality or registered domicile
Example: Passport, resident record with domicile, etc.
- Please provide documents showing your nationality or registered domicile
- Document submission deadline and lanyard check
- Please submit documents and complete the lanyard check at the competition office by 18:00 the day before your competition day
Decision on Cancellation
The competition may be partially or entirely canceled due to weather, sea conditions, equipment issues, or accidents
Cases where cancellation may occur
- When thunderstorms or strong winds make it unsafe to conduct the competition
- When currents prevent the guideline rope from being maintained vertically
- When sea conditions make it unsafe for athletes or staff to wait at the surface
- When equipment is seriously damaged or malfunctions during use
- When safety equipment such as CBS or emergency oxygen cannot function properly in emergencies
- When emergency transport occurs due to serious illness, injury, BO or LMC, or when the doctor or safety officer becomes unavailable
- When the doctor or safety officer cannot continue due to issues
- When an athlete or staff member is swept away and missing
About participation after a blackout
If a blackout occurs, according to AIDA official rules, participation in the next day’s competition may be prohibited or suspension from participation for the remainder of the competition may be imposed
About Protests
If there is an objection to the competition result, a protest may be submitted to the judge within 15 minutes after the result announcement
A fee of ¥5,000 is required for the protest. This will be refunded if the protest is accepted
Location for protest: True North Okinawa
About viewing official camera footage
Videos taken by official cameras are used as judging materials
Athletes cannot view them individually unless a protest is submitted
Prohibited Actions
If any of the following prohibited actions are violated, measures such as disqualification or suspension may be taken
- Failure to follow competition rules
- Failure to follow instructions from judges, organizers, or staff
- Interfering with other competitors
- Disrupting the operation of the competition or compromising safety
- Violating the privacy of other participants
- Causing mental or physical harm to other participants
- Interfering with others’ participation in tours, schools, or purchases
- Soliciting others for MLM, religion, or product sales
- Using the shop name without permission for events or group activities
About Payment Methods
■Bank Transfer Details
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Urayasu Ekimae Branch (607), Ordinary Account, 4674427, Torunosu Co., Ltd.
※Transfer fees are the responsibility of the participant. Payment is accepted only by cash or bank transfer.
■Payment Deadline Within one week after entry
Cancellation Policy / Refund
■Cancellation Fee
・April 1 – May 15: 50% ・After May 16: 80%
■Refund in Case of Cancellation
If the competition is canceled due to sea conditions, etc.: 20% of the entry fee will be refunded
How to Apply
Please fill in the required information in the form below to apply
The entry period is from March 15, 2026 (12:00) to March 31
