Land Lesson: Apnea & Surf Survival- TRAVELER PACIFICA 9-25-26

AN EVENING ON BREATH & SURVIVAL: HAWAII ECO DIVERS X TRAVELER SURF CLUB

• Date: Friday, September 25th 
• Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
• Location: Traveler Surf Club & Coastal Outpost, Pacifica

Join us in the Traveler backyard for an evening with big wave surfer and apnea instructor Ricardo Taveira.

Every surfer gets held down. Almost none of us have been taught what the body is actually doing while it happens, and that is what Ricardo is here to teach.

What to Expect

90-Minute Classroom Session with Ricardo

• Learn the physiology of breathing and apnea and what happens to your body during breath-holding.
• Understand why the urge to breathe becomes overwhelming and what is actually happening physiologically.
• Learn what causes a blackout and how to recognize the warning signs.
• Develop the skills to identify signs of distress in yourself and others in the water.
• Learn practical breathing exercises you can safely practice at home.

This is a land lesson only, and is an introduction to the core concepts for Surf Survival.  We will not be getting in water or doing extensive exercises.  A longer format workshop is offered over the following two days- Sat & Sunday at LOCATION.

Q&A with Ricardo — 30 Minutes

We'll finish with an open Q&A. Bring your questions and ask Ricardo anything about breathing, apnea, safety, or breath-hold training.

Ricardo has taught this course to lifeguards, firefighters, military and police personnel, and professional surfers throughout Hawaii, California, Brazil, Chile, Panama, and Tahiti.

What You'll Take Away

• A deeper understanding of how your body responds to breath-holding
• The knowledge to better recognize potential danger in yourself and others
• Practical breathing techniques you can continue practicing at home
• A stronger foundation for making informed decisions about breath-hold and surf safety

Limited to 30 guests. 

WANT THE FULL COURSE?

Ricardo teaches his complete two day Apnea & Surf Survival course right here in Pacifica the next morning, September 26th and 27th: classroom, breathing work, and pool training across both days. He will speak to it Friday night and answer questions about it directly. [ BOOK THE FULL COURSE HERE ]

ABOUT RICARDO TAVEIRA

Ricardo Taveira is a big wave surfer, PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, apnea instructor, and Emergency First Response CPR instructor with the American Red Cross. Born on the coast of Brazil, he moved to Hawaii, became a scuba instructor, and founded Hawaii Eco Divers on the North Shore of Oahu in 2011. He has surfed for more than three decades and now teaches Apnea & Surf Survival around the world with a single focus: ocean safety. Follow along at @hawaiiecodivers and @apneasurf.