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.
Every community event is another opportunity to share knowledge that can save a life.
Through our community outreach events, the FreediveSafe team sets up educational booths where divers, spearfishers, families, and ocean enthusiasts can stop by, ask questions, and access free dive safety resources.
FreediveSafe! Spearfishing Safety Awareness Event – October 18th FreediveSafe Hawai‘i is proud to announce a Spearfishing Safety Awareness community event on October 18th, in collaboration with Mike Lima and the Wai‘anae spearfishing community. This special gathering is dedicated to supporting our young divers, sharing life-saving knowledge, and building a stronger culture of safety in the … Read more
Spearfishing in Hawai‘i is more than catching fish. It is a responsibility that connects us to our cultural roots as people of the Pacific and provides our families and communities with food. Our new Beginner Spearfishing Guide helps young divers understand their kuleana: knowing the rules, choosing the right fish, and respecting the ocean so … Read more
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 by La‘i‘ōpua 2020. The gathering brought together more than 750 Hawai‘i Island students, inviting them to explore hands-on educational experiences rooted in kuleana (responsibility) and guided by 18 Wa‘a and ʻĀina-based organizations. At … Read more
Don’t Dive Alone: Why Safety Always Comes First Once or twice a year, we hear about an elite diver who dies from freediver blackout while spearfishing alone. Many of them had years of experience and formal safety training. They knew the risks of ignoring freediving safety protocols. Yet, like driving without a seatbelt or under … Read more
A friendly reminder to all spearfishermen: the 2025 fishing regulations have been updated, and it’s crucial to stay informed before you hit the water. Among the changes are new size limits—Manini must now be at least 6 inches, and Kole 5 inches, along with other important rules designed to protect our reefs and fish populations. … Read more
In 2024, FreediveSafe Hawaiʻi proudly hosted the Hawaiʻi Diver Ho‘olaule‘a at La’i’opua 2020, a community gathering that brought together divers, spearfishers, families, and ocean enthusiasts to celebrate our shared connection to the sea. The event was created to honor Hawaiʻi’s ocean traditions while highlighting the importance of safety, sustainability, and community in freediving and spearfishing. … Read more
FreediveSafe Hawaiʻi recently partnered with the Waiʻanae Boys and Girls Club to share a fun and educational afternoon focused on freediving and spearfishing safety. Sponsored by the Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, the event brought keiki together to learn important lessons about staying safe in the ocean while celebrating the cultural traditions that connect us to the … Read more
FreediveSafe! Hawaii’s founder, Niki Roderick, recently had the privilege of teaching freediving safety at Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu, engaging with a remarkable group of students in their Ocean Program. It was an inspiring experience to meet such dedicated young ocean enthusiasts and share essential safety knowledge with them. From proper buddy systems to blackout recovery … Read more
