Where to start ?

Starting out is proving to be tricky. First rule of Freediving - never dive alone. I've placed ads looking for a freediving buddy near where I live, but haven't found one yet. There are a freedivers in Cornwall, but those I know of live a fair distance away. I dont have masses of spare time, so need to go when its convenient which rules out travelling too far.

So, while I'm without a buddy, the plan is to dive conservatively, focussing on improving efficiency and fitness in the water and concentrating on dry statics for improvement of breathholding. I'm confident of my limitations and will be training well within them.

The forums on Deeperblue are great, there's heaps of information in there posted by people who know what they're talking about. A critical reference point if you're starting out like me.

Couldn't decide when to start writing this either, so am starting right at the beginning, before I've gathered all the information I need - I'll have to do that along the way..