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I’ve been taking some time to process the conversations happening in our freediving community.

First, I want to acknowledge the women who have found the courage to share their experiences. No one should have to navigate harassment or abuse in a sport they love, and no one should have to question whether speaking up will come at a cost.

As a woman who became a dive professional at a young age, navigating a traditionally male dominated industry hasn’t always been easy. Recently I’ve found myself reflecting on the experiences that have shaped how I show up in this space and the ways I’ve learned to protect myself and earn respect.

It’s made me think about the culture we’ve created and the responsibility we all share in making it better.

As instructors, mentors, and leaders, our responsibility extends beyond teaching someone to dive. We have a responsibility to create environments where people feel safe, boundaries are respected, and concerns are taken seriously.

The ocean should be a place where women feel free to explore, challenge themselves, and discover what they’re capable of. That freedom should never come at the expense of their safety, dignity, or peace of mind.

I want women entering this sport to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to pursue their passion without having to navigate the same challenges so many women before them have faced.

I don’t have all the answers, but I know the kind of community I want to be part of and the kind of environment I want to help create.

We all have a role to play. 🤍

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REGISTRATION FOR EXPO 2027 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!!!
(LINK BELOW ⬇️ & IN BIO!)

Welcoming athletes, instructors, safety professionals, exhibitors, and community leaders to four days of industry‑defining education, in‑water events, and collaborative discussion.

This year’s Expo features:

• Freediving‑Specific Risk Mitigation Round Table — with data from 2020-Present
• Facility Access Seminar — rebuilding trust, dissolving stigma, and strengthening national facility relationships
• In‑Water Events — EQ Rescue Sponsored by Evolve Apnea, Artistry Underwater Performance Competition Judged by MermaidInstructorTrainers and Captured by Professional Photographers, and the 1st Annual
321FREEDIVE Apnea Games
• VIP Dinner at BASILS — connect with athletes, sponsors, and industry partners
• Exhibitor Space — premium visibility along the 50m competition pool deck
• Special Guest: Michaela Werner — Two‑Time Guinness World Record Holder, Freediving Coach, Athlete

More specific details — including exact times, full itinerary, and session breakdown — will be released November 30th.

For sponsor lineup inquiries, exhibitor questions, or partnership opportunities, contact the team at 321freedive@gmail.com.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/321freedive-expo-2027-tickets-2003244915468

#freediving
#underwaterphotography
#freedive
#mermaid

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Always be the last one to the boat #poke #wahoo #blackfin #cantkillemfromthecouch

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Tired of bubbles? 🫧 join our upcoming Freediving class this weekend! 🤿

Learn safety, increase breathhold, find buddies, improve techniques, and more!

@apollobeachbvd is a state spearfishing champion and has been teaching for over 14 years and received training directly from PFI founder, Kirk Krack. He is also a PFI Instructor Trainer through Chris Bustad.

To learn more, reach out or visit our website in the bio!

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Ladies….. where to begin….. this past weekend was freaking EPIC because you all⁣ SHOWED UP!!⁣
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You showed up for women in our sport, for the ocean, for something you love, and most importantly, for yourself.⁣
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I am so proud of what we are building here and cannot wait to keep connecting Selkies to the sports of spearfishing and freediving.⁣
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Thank you endlessly to our special VIP guests who joined us for the weekend:⁣
@britadele
@julie_riffe_freediver
@dermwithme
@lazy_seal_mitsuki
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Big thank you to @oceanbreathyoga.sd for leading our pre dive yoga! And hugs and hugs and hugs to our sponsors who were so generous⁣
@oceandeepyoga
@brightbuoydiving
@evolveapnea
@evolvediving
@thecoconutsmuggler
@focusfreedive
@riffe_international
@spearamericasandiego
@spearpro_international
@spearamerica
@oceanbreathyoga.sd
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#sandiegoselkies #girlswhofreedive #freedivinglife #freedivecalifornia #womenwhofreedive

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Today’s post dive high turned a little wacky 🤪
@performancefreediving

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Join @sdidivers @performancefreediving in the @cressi1946 booth every day at 11 AM during Surf Expo for an Introductory Breath Hold Session.

✅ Learn real-world safety techniques
✅ Guided breath-hold instruction
✅ Work toward a 2-minute breath hold

Whether you’re chasing waves, paddling rivers, or exploring coastal waters, this is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and learn from the experts.

📍 Daily at 11 AM
📍 Cressi Booth #825
📍 @surfexpo

Register for a session now! 🤿

#surfexpo #sdidivers #pfifreedivers

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Freediving is more than a sport for us!

It’s a powerful tool for learning to understand and regulate emotions, stay calm in uncomfortable situations, and build trust and communication, with ourselves and with others.

#youthdevelopement #freediving #sportsfordevelopment

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🤿 Meet Bill Van Deeman — our PFI Freediving Instructor

Bill trains our freedivers from the pool to the depths of the Gulf. Here's why freediving and spearfishing here hits different 🌊

🪨 Gulf ≠ Caribbean
No coral walls — think fragmented ledges, springs & limestone bottoms holding steady resident fish populations available for freedivers to comfortably dive

🚢 Artificial reefs everywhere
Wrecks + concrete modules = concentrated baitfish & predator hotspots

🎯 Who you'll find:
• Cobia, amberjack, African pompano, kingfish (patrolling structure)
• Gag grouper, red snapper, hogfish (holding the ledges)

🤫 The stealth advantage
Fish sense pressure & sound through their lateral line. No scuba exhaust = way less spooking = way better encounters

🎓 Get certified — PFI Freediving Courses:
✅ Basic Freediver
✅ Open Water Freediver
✅ Intermediate Freediver

Courses cover safety, breath-hold technique, equalization, gear & the physics/physiology of freediving. Group rate available if you complete your sequence within a month!

📩 DM us or email info@adventuretampa.com to book
📞 813-832-6669

Ages 10+ with guardian permission • Basic swim/snorkel experience required • Good health & fitness

👇 Tag your dive buddy who needs to go quiet with us

#Freediving #PFIFreediver #TampaBayDiving #GulfOfMexico #Spearfishing

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Upcoming dates to learn to freedive this Septemeber in San Diego, CA. Spots are filling quick so DM or call/txt for more info and to book your spot!

@performancefreediving
@owencostellomusic

#pfifreedivers #learntofreedive #socal #california

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Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to work through a PFI Instructor Pro Package with these two awesome instructor candidates.

Over the course of 10 big days, Brad @eades__brad and Kellen @oceancowboyoutfitters worked their way through PFI’s Recreational Safety Freediver, Assistant Instructor, and Freediver Instructor frameworks.

Both entered the program as PFI Intermediate Freedivers, and what followed was a challenging and rewarding 10 days of academics, presentations, confined and open-water training, skill development, teaching, evaluations, and plenty of time in the water.

Congrats, gents, on navigating and persevering through such a thorough and demanding program. You both brought a ton of class and skill to the process, along with a natural ability to share knowledge in a way that makes learning fun, approachable, and relatable.

It was a pleasure watching you develop throughout the program, and we’re looking forward to seeing where you both take your skills and how you grow as instructors from here.

A special congratulations as well to my good friend Brad, who successfully earned his PFI Freediver Instructor rating and will be joining the @bottomdwellersfreediving team to support our programs moving forward!

We have some pretty fun things taking shape for Bottom Dwellers in 2027, and I’m sure Brad will be stoked to share a little more about what’s coming when we’re ready to make the announcement. 👀🌊

Congrats again, boys. Well earned!

#digdeepdivedeeper #bottomdwellersfreediving #pfifreedivers

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