Go Native Freediving

28/02/2020

FUN DIVE?!?! Huh... what?!?!:
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Who’s ever heard of such a thing?! How many of you practice freediving for FUN and the simple joy of just being underwater, tuning the above water world out? Even better, how many of you do it WITHOUT a dive watch?!?! :
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In a world filled with ego influenced Freedivers, it blows my mind how many Freedivers out there base their ENTIRE dive sessions success on NUMBERS. Or rather, allow a ridiculous DIVE watch to dictate the success and enjoyment of a dive! WTF people?! 🤣:
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I see it every time I dive with people, experienced divers/ even instructors, constantly looking at their dive watch post dive for some twisted reassurance or validation that the dive was “good”.... “what was the depth ?!” “How Long was the dive?!” They claim “just wanting to know” , or that it’s just habit.... but take the watch off and you’ll see how truly important the “numbers” have become in your own diving enjoyment.:
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Even crazier.... take the watch off for several sessions wether diving on a line or diving the reef and you will SOON discover that your enjoyment level increases resulting in MUCH more BETTER DIVES... BETTER MINDSET.... and you will be opening up the doors to continued progression! :
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Want to learn some of the UNIQUE Go Native METHODS to making time and depth disappear ?! Learn with us and discover the JOY of taking a nap 😴 at depth!!! :
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Check our schedule out at www.gonativefreediving.com for class listings!:
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Featured in this photo by .dahlgren is Freediver , a guru of diving for fun.... which by no coincidence... makes her one of the best ALL around freedivers we’ve ever met! I guess her pops isn’t so bad either 😜. Moral of the story, THEY DIVE BECAUSE THEY LOVE IT and their goals are to have FUN! Make that your goal and the rest will fall into place!!! :
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10/02/2020

REVOLUTION:
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The TIME has come my friends/ fellow freedive community!!! Education has landed stateside with the MOST kickass, game changing, fun and powerful Freedive Education system on the planet! :
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Built by the MOST successful / mindful Freedivers on the planet....this incredible coursework and training system is LIGHT YEARS beyond anything out there!!! From NEW updated theory / physiology / MORE skills / higher level technique development / online learning / community/ weekly training routines/ event lists / it’s endless ...... Molchanovs IS CHANGING FREEDIVE EDUCATION FOREVER!!!! :
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Yes my friends it’s true, everything you know so far about Freediving here in the USA .... the other agencies , many of the practices taught by USA Instructors or the lack of... did you know they are out dated , ineffective in comparison and don’t offer but a small portion of what the Molchanovs system has to offer you?! :
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The next week we will be sharing videos including LIVE feeds so that you can learn more about this incredible system and see for yourself why Molchanovs Freediving produces the most successful , mindful and overall kickass Freedivers on the planet!!! Join us!!!:
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@ Disney World

06/02/2020

BRACE YO SELF!!!! :
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Just when you thought the High End carbon fiber fin market was on a relatively even playing field with a couple brands leading the way ... along comes the NEW CB2 Carbons that BLOW THE DOORS OFF THE COMPETITION!!!! :
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Where do I even begin in attempting to convey how NEXT LEVEL these fins are?!?! :
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First off, for those of you that don’t know, over the last several years, I have averaged over 100 miles per year in Freediving vertically ! Yes, that means between following students, training, spearfishing, etc.... I kick my fins for over a 100 miles each year!!! Pretty crazy huh?! So why does this matter?! Well when it comes to testing out gear/ dialing in technique/ using the absolute best.... you could say I have some experience “kicking “ blades. 🤪:
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Having tried EVERY high end blade on the market .... I thought I had seen it all. Then handed me these blades several weeks ago and the first impression was.... 🤯🤯. From fitment, ergonomic design, comfort, weight, size, and of course performance... these new Molchanovs blades are next level! I have put mine to the test .... swimming the springs all day.... pool training... depth training... following students... spearfishing in mega current and beating them up on structure and I can 10000% say that I’ve never kicked anything like them. Pure bliss is all I can say and if you ever get the chance to kick them be ready to have your mind blown!!! NOTHING COMPARES!!! :
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We are proud to announce you can try these out during all Go Native courses!!! Say what?!?! :
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For more info check us out at www.gonativefreediving.com :
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@ Area 51

28/01/2020

My roots as a young waterman were built from 2 driving forces....:
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1. An aquatic family... led by a father who is a biologist / underwater cinemaphotographer who instilled and DEMANDED respect for the Ocean.... :
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2. A monsterous passion for “skin diving” and spearfishing using Hawaiian Sling. :
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With both of these forces, over the decades I sculpted a respect and love for the ocean that would be unparralelled.... Combining the lessons of true conservation, respecting mother ocean, an incredible appreciation for the amazing ecosystems which surrounded me, and the truth that selective underwater hunting ( taking only what we neeeded ) was the only way to truly practice sustainability .... I often found myself on a different path in South Florida ( where ego runs strong) with a mindset NOT understood by many of my peers. :
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I have watched over the past 30 years our Freedive / Spearfishing community change .... some for the better and some for the worse... I’ve seen sharks change from “foes to friends “, witnessed Freedive education grow to become a STANDARD , and seen a healthy love for the ocean become contagious among this kickass community. But I’ve also witnessed once healthy areas and reefs decimated to shambles, fish populations decrease , and overall seen some of the “demographic “ I love turn into a number hungry / social media driven unhealthy/ unappreciative group of water people.. :
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But on a parallel path I’ve also watched a community grow to become environmentally friendly, standing up for what they want to protect, becoming more educated, taking courses and spreading some infectious love/passion for the ocean via this “viral means”.... :
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Our world is constantly changing and with it our views and mindsets as well..... so I ask you fellow peers... WHAT IS YOUR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY YOU TAKE PART IN? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ENSURE IT GROWS IN THE DIRECTION YOU WANT TO SEE IT GO? :
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26/01/2020

NAME THE SPOT!!:
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I am often asked what exciting location is my favorite for Freediving or which is on my bucket list to visit? And the answer is always the same, a place just a stone throw away from Florida..... THE BAHAMAS.... is no doubt the TOP of my list!:
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The people, history, geography, marine life, crystal clear warm waters .... nothing compares! And the best part , it never gets old! I rub my eyes in disbelief each and every time I see her beauty.... :
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This shot taken by buddy and ultra talented , was from an epic trip to Bimini with an outstanding crew. The backstory was fun.... arrive before sunrise and climb the Sapona in the dark in my fragile smooth skin suit with freedive gear in hand. If you’ve ever climbed this wreck you know it’s not a walk in the park. Haha. Anyhow, the shots were worth it!!! :
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Want to see the epic video of this?! CLICK THE LINK IN BIO and watch the vid on my homepage! Enjoy! :
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24/01/2020

Join World Champion/Record Holder and this SUMMER for our First Annual FREEDIVE FEST Bahamas!!! :
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How does 7 days of Freediving bliss sound?! Come unlock your TRUE POTENTIAL!! Work on NEW skills, advanced theory, certifications, depth training, workshops, and of course diving in crystal clear Bahamas with all sorts of incredible wildlife!! 🦈🐠🐬:
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Details and dates announced soon! Be sure to follow and turn on post notifications so that you don’t miss the chance to join us for this incredible opportunity!! :
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12/01/2020

.!!! NEW COURSES POSTED!!!:
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(click link in bio ) to see why Go Native courses ARAISE THE BAR in an industry filled with cookie cutter Freedive classes. Our student RESULTS and EXPERIENCES are unparalleled!!!
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Don’t be another “number” in a typical 8 person Freedive class. Join us for the smallest class size in the industry and experience for yourself what Freediving is truly about. :
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Classes are starting to fill up for this Spring , be sure to get your spots locked in so that you’re ready for SUMMER!! .
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Want to discuss your Freedive options and learn the difference between our courses and the competitions? Give us a shout and we’ll take the time to help get you kicking towards your Freedive goals!::
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26/12/2019

For those of you NOT familiar with our Annual Freedive Event ( Freedive SPRINGfest) hosted in North Florida here you go!!! Enjoy!

What is Freedive Springfest? Get a taste from some of it's organizers, participants and sponsors. Subscribe to our Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCypW...

20/09/2019

the value of a boat......

In this video you hear from an actual Bahamian who lost everything. He explains the vital role Boats play in local communities and growth / rebuilding depend...

04/09/2019

www.helpthebahamas.org It's not often I urge... or rather.... beg my friends and family to checkout / spend several min of their time, but this is one of them! This INNOVATIVE relief Campaign is something we created to TRULY enable Bahamians to EMPOWER themselves and begin rebuiding their damaged communities one small boat at a time! We need your help and we need your second hand small boats/skiffs!

YOU CAN HELP Learn how you can play a KEY role in our innovative campaign effort to Help The Bahamas by watching our video. It's long, but we promise it's worth it.

20/08/2019

*** RELAXATION *** :
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One of the most valuable “practices” you can learn in Freediving, yet this one of the most over looked. How many of you practice this? How many of you actually know methods / fundamentals / proper steps to take towards RELAXING? Sure... everyone knows to “relax” ... we hear it from all sides... our friends.. Freedive instructors... online.. but how often are we ACTUALLY taught HOW TO RELAX?! Who takes time to practice this?:
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In today’s generation of Freediving , we have an entire community who knows very little, if anything, about TRUE RELAXATION and the value it can bring to YOUR Freediving. We are so consumed with depth / numbers/ ego... that an ENTIRE FOUNDATION of TRUE Freediving is being neglected. WE place all our value on numerical/measurable goals rather then the PURE FREEDOM of growing from within and mastering what is going on in our MIND and BODY:
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By incorporating RELAXATION techniques we open ourselves up to an entirely NEW EXPERIENCE each time we dive. I’ve said for years “with relaxation comes EQUALIZATION” ... and this is one of the big benefits of being relaxed... Another big one is the ability to navigate through road blocks/ form new MUSCLE MEMORY much quicker. How about SAFETY? By being relaxed we are more aware to what’s going on within us physically and we respect potential discomforts and keep ourselves from injury. Did you know Freedive injuries are in the rise and much more common then years ago? PERFORMANCE : There’s no denying that the more relaxed you can be before a dive and during... the better your dive will be! :
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These are a few reasons WE teach RELAXATION techniques of all levels in our One Of a Kind Freedive Courses. Want to learn more and find out how Go Native students incorporate RELAXATION as part of their foundation to becoming Mindful FREEDIVERS? Visit us at www.GoNativeFreediving.com and let us help guide you through the INCREDIBLE Freedive journey that awaits YOU. :
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25/07/2019

Here’s a taste of what’s to come from with our new 5 Day Depth Camps!!! :
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!!!! NEXT CAMP Aug 30-Sept 3 !!!:
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5 days of pure freediving bliss at one of the most iconic sites on earth... DEAN’s BLUE HOLE! :
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Join us and see why our one of a kind approach to depth training yields the highest results possible.... advanced technique and theory practice , muscle memory secrets explained , nightly video review of your dives, Next level Relaxation techniques , TRUE face to face guidance on ALL your dives, and SO much more!!! Oh, and did we mention the amount of FUN we have at these camps?!?! :
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Want more info? DM or to find out more!! :
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