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  FREEDIVNG IN BC  

Jacque Cousteau famously said BC's coast has “the best temperate water diving in the world, and second only to the Red Sea.” The province is also home to many lakes and rivers offering freedivers a wide range of dive sites to choose from. 

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There are currently no AIDA Canada affiliated clubs in BC.

 

Interested in starting one? Contact us below and we can provide you with the resources and guidance to do so.

BC Clubs

Freediving Clubs in BC

Freediving Instructors in BC

BC Instructors

Roberta
Cenedese

Master Freediving Instructor AIDA

VANCOUVER

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Oceanoid

778-833-4180

roberta@oceanoid.com

Jillian
Rutledge

Apnea Academy Instructor & PADI Freediving Instructor

AB/Vancouver Island/Bahamas

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The H2O Experience

jillianrutledge.com

780-863-0888

jillih2o@gmail.com

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Jana 
Strain

Freediving Instructor AIDA

VICTORIA

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Jana Strain Freediving

jana@janastrain.com

Matt
Townsend

Freediving Instructor AIDA & PADI Freediver Instructor

Marko
Lubonic

Freediving Instructor AIDA

VANCOUVER

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markolubonic@hotmail.com

Carlos 
Zhu

Freediving Instructor AIDA

VANCOUVER

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Waterever Freediving

watereverfreediving@gmail.com

604-727-5440

AIDA Judges in BC

BC Judges

Roberta

Cenedese

AIDA Judge
Pool Level D, Depth Level D

VANCOUVER

 

778-833-4180

roberta@oceanoid.com

Matt

Townsend

AIDA Judge
Pool Level D, Depth Level D

USA but living in BC

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mjtownsend.bc@gmail.com

If you would like to be listed on this page as a Canadian Freedive Instructor or AIDA Judge, please contact AIDA Canada.

Contact Us

Provincial Representative Volunteer

Provincial Rep
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ROBERTA CENEDESE

Past President & Provincial Representative

Vancouver

Roberta has been a mainstay of the Vancouver freediving community for over 15 years. One of the original founders of AIDA Canada and former president of the local Vancouver Apneist Club, she has organized competitions - including Nationals - and training and recreational outings. She currently teaches AIDA and PADI freediving courses in the Vancouver area and organizes annual pool and depth competitions. She is committed to development of the sport of freediving across Canada.

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