We’re proud to welcome Garmin as a sponsor of AIDA Asian Freediving Cup 2026!

Freediving is a sport where precise data is a must for safety, and in the silence of the deep blue, every second and every meter counts. The Garmin Descent Mk3 equips freedivers with professional-grade data to push their limits safely. At AFC, it’s the watch trusted to do exactly that.

Garmin has long been the name that divers trust when it matters most, and the Descent Mk3 is the most complete expression of that trust yet. Purpose-built with a dive-first approach, it comes in two sizes: 43mm and 51mm. Key external features include a vibrant AMOLED touchscreen display, a scratch-resistant sapphire lens, and a 200-meter dive-rated case with metal leakproof buttons that work at full depth. Battery life keeps up with you whether you’re on the line or training on dry: the 43mm reaches up to 30 hours in dive mode and up to 10 days in smartwatch mode, while the 51mm version gives you up to 66 hours in dive mode and 25 days in smartwatch mode.

For freedivers, the Descent Mk3 goes far beyond basic depth and time tracking. The apnea mode can be configured for every freediving discipline (DYN, DYNB, DNF, STA, CWT, CNF, FIM, VWT, NLT, and more), so your dive log reflects exactly what you were doing in the water, not just how deep you went. A variometer monitors descent and ascent rates through tone and vibration feedback, giving real-time awareness of speed throughout the dive. Above the surface, a dive readiness tool factors in sleep, exercise, stress, and jet lag to help athletes make smarter decisions about when and how to push.

Dive logs sync automatically with the Garmin Dive app, DiveView maps offer bathymetric depth contours and access to over 4,000 dive sites worldwide, and built-in GPS tracks entry and exit points on the surface. It’s a watch that thinks like a diver because it was built by people who understand what divers actually need.

At AIDA Asian Freediving Cup 2026, safety and performance go hand in hand, and there’s no better symbol of that commitment than a Garmin on your wrist.

Welcome to AFC, Garmin! See you below the surface.

Organizers of AIDA Asian Freediving Cup 2026

• Just One Breath Freediving
• Freedive SuperHOME