This past weekend, FreediveSafe! Hawaii had the incredible opportunity to promote spearfishing safety at the finish line of two of Hawaii’s most iconic paddling events: Na Wahine O Ke Kai and the Moloka‘i Hoe, sponsored by Hawaiian Airlines. As the world-class paddlers crossed the finish line, we were there to engage with their ‘ohana (families), … Read more
Ciguatera is a well-known issue here in Hawai‘i. Many spearfishers have been impacted by this poisoning, reporting symptoms ranging from flu-like feelings to more severe vomiting, gastrointestinal, and neurological issues. You can get ciguatera poisoning by eating fish contaminated with toxins produced by tiny algae found around coral reefs. This episode on Voices of the … Read more
FreediveSafe! Hawaii recently returned to the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki to host a comprehensive freediving and spearfishing safety workshop—an event that brought together ocean enthusiasts of all ages to focus on safety, skill-building, and responsible freediving practices. The Outrigger Canoe Club holds a special place in Hawaii’s ocean sports community. Established as one of … Read more
FreediveSafe! Hawaii recently hosted an impactful spearfishing safety event in Waianae, bringing together young divers, families, and ocean enthusiasts to focus on the vital skills and protocols that keep freedivers safe. The event featured special guest Kimi Werner, who shared a powerful story of a close call with a freediver blackout, emphasizing the importance of … Read more
Article by Sara Stover for Ke Ola Magazine – Hawai’i Island’s Community Magazine (September – October 2022 Edition) _____ On a breezy Saturday morning at the beginning of the summer, 25 of Hawai‘i Island’s youth willingly gather in a classroom at Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy (HPA). Dylan Currier and Sandy Hammel are demonstrating how to address … Read more
