Connect to the Ocean

Want to try something new? Join me to learn how to freedive!

Get to know me

Hi There! I am Mahmoud ElMarakshy, an AIDA Freediving Instructor. Born and raised in Egypt on the Alexandrian Mediterranean, and now living on Canada’s west coast, I have always been fishing, diving, sailing, rowing, and doing any water activity you can think of! By day, I work as a Software Engineer, but once I am done, you can nearly always find me by the ocean. I regularly post my sea adventures on my instagram @fish.n.chill, but you can always reach out to me on info(at)fishnchill(dot)com if you have questions or even just want a new friend. Fish n Chill revolves around connecting with the ocean in so many ways! You can freedive with amazing wildlife, take stunning underwater photos, learn how to harvest sustainably, or simply become more comfortable in the water.

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Freediving Courses

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AIDA 1 Freediver

Get a taste of what it is to become a freediver.

1 Depth/Open Water Session

1 Theory Session

covering basic concepts, breathing and relaxtion.

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AIDA 2 Freediver

Foundational learning techniques required to become a freediver including:

3 Depth/Open Water Sessions

2 Pool Sessions

2 Theory Sessions

covering breathing techniques and learning how to equalize and dive safetly

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AIDA 3 Freediver

Take it to the next level includes:

4 Depth/Open Water Sessions

2 Pool Sessions

3 Theory Sessions

Covering advanced equalization, freefall & buoyancy control and learn about the mammalian dive reflex

What people are saying...

Hanah N.

"Kept track of my progress, gently nudged me forward, excellent feedback on my performance, positive energy!"

Fred S.

" Diving with you was great, you gave great tips and tricks that a helped me develop a better technique with equalising and I felt very safe and relaxed under your watchful eye. Thank you for being part of my journey! I can’t wait to dive again with you one of these days!."

Gia K.

"The coolest, most skilled, most popular, most requested freediving instructor during DeepWeek"

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Victoria BC

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+1 (438) 540-5561