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Events
Crossing the ʻAuʻau Channel for a Cause: Honoring Lives Lost Through the Maui Channel Swim
On August 28, 2026, the FreediveSafe! Hawaiʻi team will take on one of Hawaiʻi's most iconic open-water challenges—the Maui Channel Swim. Our three-person relay team will swim 9.9 miles across the ʻAuʻau Channel, from Lānaʻi to Maui, not simply to reach the finish line, but to honor lives lost, raise awareness, and help prevent future tragedies in Hawaiʻi's waters.
FreediveSafeAdmin
July 29, 2026
3 min read
CREDIBILITY & TRUST
Media & Recognition
Featured in Hawaii Water Safety Plan
Recognized on page 20 of the state-adopted Hawaii Water Safety Plan guiding statewide drowning prevention efforts.
Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
Awarded the highest level of nonprofit transparency recognition from Candid (formerly GuideStar).
Department of Education Partnership
Official partner with the Hawaii Department of Education to deliver ocean safety education in public schools.
Local News Media
As featured on HI NOW Daily, CBS News, and Hawaii News Now.
Education
Aquatic Safety & Rescue Skills Program – Maui Ocean Currents
It's easy to say, "Ask a local," or "Talk to a lifeguard," but we asked ourselves: What is our role as educators…
FreediveSafeAdmin
1 min read
Outreach Event
Justin Lee Youth Development Initiative
The FreediveSafe Justin Lee Scholarship Program was created to invest in the next generation of safe, responsible, and respectful divers.
FreediveSafeAdmin
2 min read
Events
Community Outreach Events
Every community event is another opportunity to share knowledge that can save a life. Through our community outreach events, the FreediveSafe team…
FreediveSafeAdmin
1 min read
Outreach Event
FreediveSafe Spearfishing Safety Workshops
Since 2020, FreediveSafe Community Spearfishing Safety Workshops have brought lifesaving ocean safety education to communities across Hawaiʻi. Designed to be delivered almost…
FreediveSafeAdmin
1 min read
Policy
Proposed Hawaii State Legislation for Warning Labels on Spearguns and PoleSpears (HB1765, HD1)
Understanding why you should never dive alone and how proper buddy protocols have saved countless lives in Hawaii's waters.
FreediveSafeAdmin
7 min read
News
FreediveSafe Earns Gold Level of Transparency from Candid.org
We’re thrilled to announce that Freedivesafe (DBA FreediveSafe! Hawai’i) has been awarded the Gold Level of Transparency by Candid.org! This recognition reflects…
Niki Roderick
2 min read
Education
FreediveSafe! Hawai’i Returns to Pokai Bay for Spearfishing Safety
FreediveSafe! Spearfishing Safety Awareness Event – October 18th FreediveSafe Hawai‘i is proud to announce a Spearfishing Safety Awareness community event on October…
Niki Roderick
1 min read
Education
FreediveSafe! Hawaii Launches New Beginner Spearfishing Guide
Spearfishing in Hawai‘i is more than catching fish. It is a responsibility that connects us to our cultural roots as people of…
FreediveSafeAdmin
2 min read
Events
FreediveSafe! Hawaii at Ho’akea Kona 2025: Teaching Freedive Safety and Stewardship in the Ocean
On September 25-26, 2025, FreediveSafe! Hawaii was deeply honored to participate in Ho‘akea Kona 2025, a Hawai‘i Department of Education–sponsored event organized…
Niki Roderick
2 min read
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