A column of mist pierces the horizon, followed by a deep unearthly ‘fwisssssh’, as if the ocean itself has come up for air. A large dark shape slides through the ocean. Its body slicing through the waves. It lifts its tail out of the water. This creature that we call whale has incredible origins. It […]

When I was 21 I travelled to the New Heaven Dive School, in Koh Tao Thailand, to complete my PADI Divemaster course. At 24, I’ve had the privilege to return to my old island home, and dive the reefs that changed my life for the better all those years ago.   I started my divemaster […]

My trip to Tahiti was a trip of many firsts. For example, it was the first time I’d ever gotten sick on a plane, and had to spend the flight locked in the tiny bathroom asking my body ‘why god why?!’ was it doing this to me. It was also the first time I was […]

Whilst I was in Palau, Christophe Bailhache and Richard Vevers suggested that if I ever get the chance I should do a GUE Fundamentals course, and to my delight, whilst I was in Bali, Jayne emailed asking if I’d like to complete one! So of course, I said yes, and the course was quickly organised […]

On the 20th of May 2017, I said no to scuba tanks for the first time in my life. Surprised this happened? So am I! But bouy was it worth it.. (pun intended)   I joined Australian freediving champion Adam Stern on his ‘Deep Week’ in Amed, Bali, to train my mammalian dive reflex and […]