Gauthier Ghilain
Freediving Belgian National Record holder, Freediving/Spearfishing Instructor Trainer and founder of Freedive Costa Rica
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Former competitive swimmer in Belgium, worldwide itinerant scuba instructor, he started freediving in 2008 by accident in Venezuela when training to be divemaster. As a crewman, he used to freedive every day with the dive boat anchor to place it on the bottom without damaging the coral. That's how it all started.
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It's after several years learning freediving while teaching scuba that he decided to drop the tank to devote himself entirely to his passion and open the first Freediving School in Costa Rica. In love with this green, peaceful and happy little country, he chose Tamarindo for its central position and development, its relaxed beach lifestyle and its proximity to the Catalinas Islands.
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Since 2015, Gauthier is involved in International Competitive Freediving. He's now an 80+ meter (260+ ft) Freediver and holds two Belgian National Records in Constant Weight with and without fins.
Giada Tommasi
Office manager, Fitness advisor, cook and Boss's boss
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Pole Dance Instructor from Toscany, Italy, Giada has always been a sport addict. She's well known by her students for the most hardcore workout and stretching routines around. When she's not teaching Pole Dance, riding her bike or cooking for her kids, you'll probably find her torturing herself with some new Spartan warrior exercises.
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Beside all her activities, she's now helping Gauthier with various administrative, customer service and catering tasks. She's also helping with the design of our freediving dry training routines.
Aaron Cohen
Freediving/Spearfishing Instructor, Naturalist​
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Aaron grew up deeply connected to the worlds of fishing and hunting, turning these early passions into a true way of life. Since november 2020, he has made Costa Rica his home. Initially, he guided visitors through the jungle, revealing its hidden wonders, before diving deeper into the art of spearfishing. In this field, the French-Moroccan native quickly gained recognized expertise. His skills, combined with his knowledge of the marine environment, make him a true master of the craft. Spearfishing also led him to discover freediving, revealing to him the mysterious depths of the ocean.
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As a certified freediving and Spearfishing instructor, he now brings his good humor and experience to others, showing them the ocean’s hidden treasures. Passionate about wildlife both on land and underwater, this seasoned herpetologist enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the marvels of our planet, offering those who accompany him a unique immersive experience in nature.​​
Christian "Kike" Boethius
Freediving/Spearfishing Instructor, Underwater Photographer
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Christian is a former scuba diving instructor with extensive experience spanning over 6 years. He has worked in various capacities in the diving industry across five different countries. In 2018, Christian undertook the transition to become a certified freediving instructor, completing this training in Switzerland.
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His journey into the world of freediving began in 2014 while working as a snorkel guide in Thailand. It was during this time that he fell in love with freediving, and since then, he has continued to explore and refine his skills in this exhilarating underwater discipline.
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Christian's passion for ocean life is evident in his dedication to both scuba diving and freediving. He finds his true home in the water, where he can immerse himself in the beauty and wonder of the marine world. His unique combination of skills and experiences makes him a valuable asset to the diving community and a true advocate for the preservation and appreciation of our oceans.
Danny Ruiz Valerin
Captain
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Born in Tempate, North Pacific coast, Costa Rica, Danny started driving boats when he was a kid. In love with his job, he claims he couldn't get out of the sea anymore. He's always smiling with "Pura vida" attitude and ready to help with anything. Avid fisherman, fish cook and fish eater, he always has a good advice about how to eat your fish!
