We believe there is a huge gap in the market tailored to safety and ocean awareness when it comes to freediving and exploring the ocean as a whole. Anyone can go and do a freedive course, or an instructors course for that matter, but what knowledge does a beginner freediver have about their local surroundings? We have created a safe space to educate and train you into a well equipped freediver ready to embrace the ocean and its elements.

Tapping into our expertise of Emergency Nursing & Environmental Science, together we have created a product that we believe is the perfect addition to your tool belt as a water enthusiast. Whether you’re a freshly certified freediver or self taught spearo. We have curated a weekend of in depth activities and workshops to challenge, educate and empower you as a recreational dweller of the sea. We want you to leave the weekend away feeling totally capable and equipped with the know how in an array of environmental conditions. Anyone can become a freediver, but do you know how to safely choose a dive site? Act in an emergency? Or sustainably catch & prepare seafood? We’ve got you covered!

Tailored To

Are you a freshly certified freediver wanting to explore your local watering holes but don’t have the know how? Maybe you’re a self taught spearo and you want to deepen your safety and ocean knowledge? This is the perfect weekend to challenge what you know, increase your confidence, improve your breath holds and walk away feeling totally empowered and in control as a recreational freediver. This weekend is a great addition to your water skills tool belt!

Whats Included

• 2 nights Luxury Accomodation in Wye River

• All meals, daily snacks & refreshments

• Morning meditation, breath work & yoga

• Ocean Awareness Workshop with Liv Rose

• Water Safety Workshop with Georgie Davidson

• Sustainable Seafood Workshop with David Moyel

• CO2 & O2 Training Workouts

• Freedive knowledge review

Itinerary

FRIDAY

• 12pm Arrivals

• Lunch

• Ocean Awareness Workshop

• CO2 Beach Training

• Dinner
  

SATURDAY

• Morning breathwork & meditation

• Static challenge

• Breakfast

• Shore Dive

• Lunch

• Sustainable Seafood Workshop

• Dinner
  

SUNDAY

• Morning Yoga

• Breakfast

• Water Safety Workshop

• Rescue Scenario’s / Fun Dive

• Lunch

• Departures

WorkShops

Ocean Awareness Workshop
Things everyone should know living on the Southern Ocean. In this workshop we will talk through elements of how to read environmental conditions including how to forecast and weather check online. Topics will cover tides, currents, swell, wind, visibility, temperate reefs, resident marine life and more. After this workshop you should be able to look out from the beach and have a basic understanding of whats going on and how it may affect your dive. You will use these tools to predict dive conditions before the weekends dives.

Water Safety Workshop
Learn how to manage yourself and others safely in the marine environment. From theory to practical application, you will learn valuable skills like how to rescue someone from a shore dive. Other topics will include self rescue, fatigue, blackout rescue and the fun stuff- how to make a tourniquet on the fly, manage wounds large or small (yes, shark bite) and other first aid hacks.

Sustainable Seafood Workshop
Fishing or purchasing seafood sustainably is crucial to the future of not only our fish stocks but ocean ecosystems as a whole. In this workshop you will be led by a special guest who will be teaching us how to safely catch and then cook abalone, a mollusc found all along the southern coast of Australia.

Mentors

Liv Rose
Skipper, freedive & scuba instructor, Environmental Science Graduate and over 10+ years of marine tourism experience. Liv’s knowledge and passion for the sea will leave you with a new found love of not only our oceans systems but your connection to the big blue.

Georgie Davidson
Bachelor of Nursing with a Post Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing, freedive instructor, dive master and deckhand. Georgie has extensive knowledge and experience handling all kinds of emergencies and how to stay cool in those situations.

Accomodation

Wye Eyrie, perched on the hill overlooking the spectacular Wye River. A perfect place to indulge, learn and unwind after a day by the sea. The stunning views of the ocean for morning yoga and evening sunsets will ensure you leave with your cup full! There are plenty of nooks throughout the house to find your own space. An outdoor shower, a bath with a view, coastal garden, fire pit and more. Only a short walk to the beach via the coastal walk, grab a coffee at the general store, or cheers away the evening at the pub.

This Luxurious accomodation is the icing on the cake to this unique Liv For The Sea offering. Don’t miss this!

GREAT OCEAN ROAD

WYE RIVER
Nestled along the iconic Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia, Wye River stands as a jewel on this breathtaking coastal stretch. Renowned for its pristine beauty, Wye River offers a picturesque haven where lush eucalyptus forests meet the cerulean waters of the Southern Ocean. The Great Ocean Road, with its dramatic cliffs and panoramic vistas, is a gateway to Wye River's charm. Immerse yourself in the serenity of this coastal hamlet, where the rhythmic waves echo against rugged cliffs, and golden beaches invite tranquil moments of reflection. From the towering vantage points of Teddy's Lookout to the intimate coves hidden along the coastline, every corner of Wye River whispers tales of natural splendor. Whether you're captivated by the vibrant hues of sunrise or the ethereal glow of sunset, Wye River is an idyllic retreat where the timeless beauty of nature takes center stage.

“After having such an epic experience with Liv and Georgie at Ningaloo in 2023, when I found out they were offering an ocean awareness and freediving weekend at Wye River, it was a no-brainer and I signed up immediately, and I loved every moment! Located in one of the most breathtaking locations on the Victorian coastline, and in awe-inspiring luxury accommodation – whew!! From the hands-on experience of harvesting our own seafood to gaining valuable insights into learning how to read dive conditions and carry out rescue scenarios, every moment was packed with learning and excitement. Liv and Georgie, with their extensive backgrounds in Emergency Nursing and Environmental Science, respectively, have crafted an educational experience that is both enriching and practical. I didn’t know how much I actually needed this weekend! The culinary aspect of the weekend was a standout, with David Moyle and Lilly Trewartha taking the helm in the kitchen. Their passion for food and master chef preparation of dishes, especially the unforgettable abalone moving feast, left us in awe. Their ability to create such inspiring meals from the sea's bounty was truly remarkable. And having special guest, Zach Clark and his shark presentation was icing on top. How lucky we were! I highly recommend this weekend for anyone interested in expanding their ocean toolkit - thanks to the exceptional team that made it so much fun, its branded in the memory bank forever.” - Linda

“The Wye River Water Warrior Retreat was my second adventure with Liv for the Sea. I’m starting to think that Liv and Georgie’s company ethos may be ‘Spoil your guests absolutely rotten!’. I learned so many valuable things to add to my Freediving toolbox and gained confidence in myself and my abilities. The location was absolutely amazing, a prime spot to practice the skills we were learning including how to find and plan for a safe dive location, reading weather and ocean conditions, and what to do in an emergency situation. Experiencing how to sustainably source and prepare Abalone was a true highlight as was sharing this whole weekend with amazing likeminded people. I’ve booked my third expedition with Liv for the Sea and already know it will be just like my last two, an experience of a lifetime. Thank you so much Liv and Georgie x” - Carly