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Waterman Survival Extended

Ocean Ready: Maui Waterman Survival

Mar 07, 2026
Mar 08, 2026

The Waterman Survival Course is designed for anyone who spends time in the ocean and wants to move with confidence, awareness, and control in real-world conditions. This course goes beyond theory, focusing on practical skills that keep you calm, capable, and prepared when things don’t go as planned.

Participants will learn how to read ocean conditions, manage stress and breath under pressure, and respond effectively to common ocean emergencies. Training includes self-rescue techniques, efficient swimming and floating strategies, navigation and situational awareness, and decision-making in currents, waves, and changing weather. We also cover essential safety principles for freedivers, spearfishers, surfers, paddlers, and open-water swimmers.

Set in the waters of Maui, this course emphasizes respect for the ocean, personal responsibility, and the mindset required to operate safely in powerful environments. Whether you’re new to ocean sports or an experienced waterman looking to sharpen your skills, this course will make you more capable, more aware, and more at home in the sea.

Waterman Survival Extended

Instructor: Daniel Gillen

Maui, HI

Tuition Fee: $ 400 USD

Deposit: $ 100 USD

Language: English

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