Freediving champ set to conduct workshop in PH

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/996331
• Tuesday, June 20, 2017

By Azer N. Parrocha (PNA)

MANILA -- A freediving workshop featuring French freediving champion Guillaume Néry will be held in Cebu this July and August.

Néry is a French freediving champion, specializing in deep diving. He became the youngest ever freedive record holder, by diving to a depth of -87m in 2002. He became the world team champion in 2008 and the individual world champion in Greece in 2011, diving down to -117m.

He also teaches deep diving, conducts training, and has produced a number of film projects.

The Department of Tourism (DOT), which will be hosting the event, said that it will be held in Mactan and Moalboal Cebu on July 15 to 17 and August 4 to 6, respectively.

There will also be a meet and greet for fans of the French freediver in Mactan, Cebu on July 20.

According to its official page, there will be 25 slots available per workshop.

The DOT, meanwhile, expressed “excitement” for the Philippines to host the event.

DOT Undersecretary for Public Affairs Kat De Castro, who is a certified diver herself, was earlier tasked to further promote the Philippines' scuba-diving destinations, and at the same time advocate environmental conservation.

For inquiries and reservations, visit http://freedivinghq.com/ and http://www.freediving-planet.com.