Paul Kotik
Paul Kotik has been a Staff Writer and Freediving Editor for DeeperBlue.com. He lives in Florida, USA with his family.
No Wins for PFD Team on Final Attempts
The Performance Freediving Cayman 2004 final day of record attempts ended today with no successes for team athletes.
Martin Stepanek aborted his historic attempt...
George "Doc" Lopez free-immersion national record judged Invalid!
Following a review of the regulations, AIDA event judges Bill Stromberg and Nicolas Laporte have ruled George "Doc" Lopez's 34m U.S. record ...
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank Aborts Static Apnea World Record Attempt
Mandy Rae Cruickshank aborted an attempt to break the women's Static Apnea record today, only a few minutes into the dive. The event...
PFD Cayman 2004: March 26 Update
Today is a rest day before Martin's attempt tomorrow. With a bent support diver a well deserved rest is due...
PFD Cayman 2004: March 25 Update
Things aren't turning out the way to be expected. Crew call in sick, Martin calls off his attempt, Mandy misses the mark but Doc hits his.
PFD Cayman 2004: March 24 Update
Today was a day off for the team from record setting. Find out what Record Holders do in their spare time!
PFD Cayman 2004: March 23 Update
My forecast of yesterday proven somewhat optimistic as Sunday's outcomes are reversed.
PFD Cayman 2004: March 22 Update
A ghostly presence, an unexpected twist, and a renewed determination, as the PFD Cayman event unfolds.
PFD Cayman 2004: The Night Before
Paul's onsite coverage of the Peformance Freediving Team's world record attempts begins....
Don't Hold Your Breath
The Kona Freediving Challenge wins the world title for Longest Record Event, but justice is finally done.
Freedive South Florida !
Freedive Editor Paul Kotik clicks his ruby slippers and repeats: "There's No Place Like Home" .
Exclusive: Ocean Man Bob Talbot
Paul Kotik (The Old Man) and Bob Talbot (The Sea) ruminated on the carpet.
