Dear Comrades in the Fight for Freediving,
As we continue our journey to foster a safer and more inclusive freediving community in NYC, I'm thrilled to share an exciting update that marks a significant milestone in our advocacy efforts.
Tomorrow evening, we're hosting a landmark seminar that embodies our commitment to safety and our fight to lift the competitive breath-hold ban in NYC. This event, featuring Gareth Lock, a renowned expert in diving safety and human factors, is not just a seminar—it's a call to action.
Why This Seminar Matters:
First Hypoxic Incident Debrief: We recently experienced our first hypoxic incident—there was a successful outcome, but it was a moment that underscores the urgent need for a culture of safety within our community. This seminar offers a unique opportunity to learn from the incident and to increase the likelihood of successful outcomes in the future.
Recorded for Impact: Understanding the importance of this conversation, we've invited a journalist to document our story, aiming to share our journey and advocacy with a wider audience. This contributes to our goal of making breath-hold safety and education freely accessible. We plan to model and lay the foundations for the type of just culture, safety focus, and growth mindset necessary for safe access to freediving.
Actionable Strategies: We're not just talking about change; we're facilitating it. Attendees will leave with clear, actionable strategies for engaging with representatives to advocate for our cause.
Attend Virtually or In-Person: Whether you're near Union Square NYC or joining us from afar, your presence at this event will amplify our message and strengthen our community.
Your Support Is Our Strength: Each signature, each voice, has brought us to this point. Now, let's come together to learn, to share, and to take concrete steps toward a future where the beauty and challenge of freediving can be safely accessed by all in NYC.
Livestream: 7:30 - 8:30 PM EST on April 4th 2024
RSVP Here (+ Address to Attend In-Person Studio Taping)
This seminar is more than an event; it's a testament to what we can achieve together. Let's make history for freediving in NYC.
With gratitude and excitement,
Nicole Zelek, Underwater 4 All, & the SuperDive NYC Freediving Team