{"id":13366,"date":"2022-05-18T19:04:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T17:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=13366"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:30:20","slug":"lodyssee-bleue-freediving-school-and-highfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/lodyssee-bleue-freediving-school-and-highfield\/","title":{"rendered":"l\u2019Odyss\u00e9e Bleue Freediving School\u00a0and Highfield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Schermafbeelding-2022-05-18-om-18.54.03.png\" alt=\"Highfield @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat\" class=\"wp-image-13367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Schermafbeelding-2022-05-18-om-18.54.03.png 853w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Schermafbeelding-2022-05-18-om-18.54.03-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Schermafbeelding-2022-05-18-om-18.54.03-600x388.png 600w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Schermafbeelding-2022-05-18-om-18.54.03-768x497.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An impressive RIB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A RIB for the Freediving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current freediving world record holder\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAABS8yNwBGIL7g4nQK6IYW-5BQRQ4ou5SfKc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stephane Mifsud<\/a>\u00a0has held his breath under water for an incredible 11 minutes 35 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A highly experienced diver, Stephane, shares his passion and skills through his <a href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/e8W6uK57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Odyss\u00e9e Bleue Freediving School<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The school is based in Hy\u00e8res, France. A wide range of courses are offered at all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stefane\u2019s students enjoy the smooth ride to the nearby deep water dive areas in a\u00a0Highfield Boats\u00a0Patrol 860 (see specs below)..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) is recognized for its pedigree as a hardcore work boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It offers high manoeuvrability, safety and a soft dry ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proud to share that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highfieldboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highfield<\/a> is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re interested in enjoying more Highfield boats? <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/highfield-boats\/\">Go ahead!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Highfield Patrol 860<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total length<\/td><td>8,70 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal length<\/td><td>6,31 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total beam<\/td><td>3,10 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal beam<\/td><td>1,84 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deadrise<\/td><td>26\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube diameter<\/td><td>58 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of air chambers<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum load<\/td><td>1.520 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum engine weight<\/td><td>600 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boat weight only<\/td><td>164 kg*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum persons \u2013 cat B**<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum persons \u2013 cat C**<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel tank<\/td><td>430 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum power<\/td><td>425 hp \/ 2 \u00d7 300 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine shaft<\/td><td>Single UL \/ twin XL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design category<\/td><td>B or C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*boat, console &amp; standard seating only<br>**maximum load includes crew &amp; cargo &#8211; it does not include engine weight, fuel or water<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highfieldboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A RIB for the Freediving Current freediving world record holder\u00a0Stephane Mifsud\u00a0has held his breath under water for an incredible 11 minutes 35 seconds. A highly experienced diver, Stephane, shares his passion and skills through his Odyss\u00e9e Bleue Freediving School. The school is based in Hy\u00e8res, France. A wide range of courses are offered at all levels. 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