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Freediving Passion & The Georgia Freediving Community

THE GEORGIA FREEDIVING COMMUNITY

Our community was founded by a group of freedivers in May 2021 after realizing that no such community in the state of Georgia existed at that time. This community is for anyone who is interested in or has a passion for freediving, no matter if you've taken a course or not. Our goal is to help develop a community that is capable of helping and encouraging the wonderful sport of freediving in the great state of Georgia and surrounding areas. If you are new to the sport or are an experienced freediver, then this community is for you. With your help, we can organize and coordinate meetups where you can practice your *static apnea, *dynamic apnea, and *depth goals by using the buddy system. This way we can all safely continue our journey to becoming better freedivers no matter where we live.

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Learn to Freedivng

MY STORY

Aghali is a passionate freediver and the visionary founder of the Georgia Freediving Community (GFC). He created the GFC so that free divers who lived in the state of Georgia could find each other, make new friends, and have dive buddies for safety.

As the community grew larger and larger, Aghali found himself running a free diving community without the support of a certified freedive instructor after realizing that there were no instructors left in the state of Georgia.

Feeling responsible for his community, Aghali decided to embark on a journey of intense training that involved learning from several highly respected and renowned freediving instructors. This extensive training was not just a personal pursuit; it was a commitment to equipping himself with the vital skills, knowledge, and safety measures that are essential to run the great freediving community he had built.

By investing his time and effort into mastering these competencies, Aghali aims to provide his community with the support and guidance they need from an instructor. His dedication ensures that all members of the Georgia Freediving Community can dive safely and confidently, benefiting from the highest standards of freediving education and practice.

Ways to Help

Become a free diver

As a Level one freediving instructor, I can certify you as a freediver at depths of 10 meters (33 feet) and help you learn the art of breath-hold while helping you feel calm and relaxed. Take your next snorkeling experience to the next level and become a certified free diver. Max depth for this level is 20 meters (66 Feet)

Be a mermaid

Take your shot at becoming a certified mermaid or merman. As a certified mermaid instructor, I can help you fulfill your dreams of becoming certified merfolk. Learn at the comfort of a pool, than venture off into the open water or Florida springs where a cameraman waits at the bottom to take your underwater pictures

Take your breath-hold to the next level

Take your freediving and mermaiding skills to the next level. Learn how to improve your breath-hold with training techniques. We will cover training through tables and exercises that will push your limits and prep you for new PBs (personal best).