Connect with fellow freedivers and share experiences
The freediving community is built on shared experiences, mutual support, and collective wisdom. By sharing our stories—both positive and concerning—we help each other make informed decisions and promote higher standards.
Your feedback helps prospective students make informed choices about instructors, courses, and training organizations.
Positive reviews help excellent instructors get the recognition they deserve and encourage best practices throughout the industry.
Sharing concerning experiences creates transparency and can prevent others from encountering similar issues.
Community accountability encourages instructors and organizations to maintain high standards of safety and professionalism.
Sharing experiences helps build a supportive community where divers can connect, learn, and grow together.
Collective voices have power. When patterns emerge, they can drive meaningful improvements in training and oversight.
Share what made your training experience excellent:
Document issues that others should be aware of:
Share insights about freediving organizations and clubs:
Tips and wisdom for fellow community members:
Share concrete details about what happened, when, and where. Stick to observable facts and your documented experiences.
Describe actions and their impacts rather than making character judgments. "The instructor taught disciplines outside their certification" rather than "The instructor is dishonest."
Phrases like "in my experience," "I observed," or "I felt" make it clear you're sharing your perspective.
Include relevant details like course type, dates, location, and circumstances that help others understand the situation.
Even when sharing concerns, frame them as helping others make informed decisions or highlighting areas for improvement.
You can share your own experiences, but respect the privacy of other students who may not want their situations publicized.
We understand that some prefer to share anonymously. All submissions are treated confidentially, and you can choose how much identifying information to include.
Read real experiences from the freediving community—stories of excellent training, lessons learned, and concerns that need attention.
Browse Community StoriesRead real experiences shared by freedivers from around the world.
A personal account of my experiences with Drifters Freediving courses in Melbourne, highlighting concerns about training quality, safety protocols, instructor accountability, and connections to Melbourne Freedivers Club.
Read ArticleYour voice contributes to a safer, more accountable freediving community. Whether you've had an excellent training experience or encountered concerning practices, sharing helps others make informed decisions.
All submissions treated confidentially • Anonymous sharing welcome