Affiliates
FCOA Pagkilatan
FCOA Pagkilatan is our busiest FCOA branch in the Philippines. Currently managed by Miles Sherzinger +639156496710 https://web.facebook.com/MsCmlleGmlng They can als be reached via their facebook page: https://web.facebook.com/FCOAPagkilatanHq +639156496710 Homepage https://fcoapagkilatan.wixsite.com/fcoapagkilatan?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
LVS Freediving
LVS Freediving was founded by the FCOA COACH INSTRUCTOR Michaelangelo M Maglaque (or Coach Eldee) The Philippines is a wonderland for FreeDivers and Tourists alike. LVs Freediving, is a Recreational Freediving Travel and Tours Group, focused on conducting Dive Tours all around the country, providing All-In Packages that will allow FreeDivers to spend their time in a more relaxed and convenient way. It also teaches FCOA Certifications and Freediving and has a vision of expanding the goals and mission of the FCOA Phils. Inc. to promote freediving all throughout the country by creating local coaches and conducting Coach Certifications and Trainings. +639613253901 https://web.facebook.com/michaelangelo.maglaque
ILOCOSERENA Freediving
ILOCOSIRENA Freediving was established in 2017 by Ehra Beli, Vice President of FCOA, driven by her passion for freediving and a desire to contribute to her community. Ehra Beli, who trained with Freediving Puerto Galera in 2016, became a pioneering coach for FCOA, helping to train coaches across the country. ILOCOSIRENA offers freediving classes in several towns in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, including Pagudpud, Burgos, Bangui, Currimao, and San Esteban. The organization focuses on transforming non-swimmers into skilled freediving coaches, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship and safety. ILOCOSIRENA's mission is to boost individuals' confidence, alleviate their fears of the ocean, and foster a sense of responsibility towards the environment. Their vision is to empower people to become advocates for ocean conservation while promoting safe diving practices.
Searentiy Freediving
Searenity Freediving was founded by Coach Mal Deh Tah She teaches in Zambales and Batangas She often helps out during 10 day coach trainings
Seablings
In 2021, Florence Falcunit introduced freediving to the town of Pinamalayan by organizing a sponsored freediving lesson in Brgy. Banilad, alongside the coaches and founder of FCOA. She later founded Seablings Freediving, a community-focused group based in Banilad, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro.Today, Seablings Freediving is actively involved in marine conservation, with its coaches being part of the Oriental Mindoro Core Team for Coral Reef Monitoring. In addition to teaching locals how to freedive, they lead community-based projects to benefit their barangay. The group also explores neighboring towns to discover new freediving spots, aiming to develop potential tourist destinations.You can visit Seablings Freediving HQ at LaRoca Migrencia Beach Resort, Banilad, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. https://www.facebook.com/florencejoy.falcunit?mibextid=ZbWKwL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094329714372&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Two Feet Divers
Two feet divers was founded by Diving Instructor Ansis Ivan from Iloilo. https://web.facebook.com/TwoFeetDivers
Vertical Freedivers
Vertical Freedivers was founded by Jdyey Chan and friends in 2017, they are located in Bagalangit Mabini and can get reached via their webpage: https://web.facebook.com/VerticalFreediversTeam
CO•VE Freediving and Scuba diving
CO•VE is a coined term from the words COFFEE & DIVE. It started teaching Pinamalayan locals in 2022. It was founded and handled by an FCOA Freediving Coach and a CMAS Scubadiving Instructor, Amiel “Kots A” Martin. Jeroen Elout, founder of FCOA is his instructor in both freediving and scubadiving. Visit CO•VE FREEDIVING & SCUBADIVING in Seraphina Beach Resort, Brgy. Banilad, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. Phone# +639957833200 • Email: covewithus@gmail.com • FB/IG/Tiktok: @cove.coffeeanddive
Town Aquatic Club Piravom, India
Town Aquatic Club has hosted our ten day coach trainings multiple times over the last few years.
Pondicherry yacht club
Pondicherry yacht club was started in 2022 by Aurofilio and Anjali. They have been the official business partners of FCOA when our program got introduced in India. In 2024 collaborated buy running a Dive & Sail Camp +91 94433 81967 https://www.instagram.com/pondyyachtclub
Jelly Fish Watersports , Calicut, India
Kaushiq from Jelly Fish Waterports hosted during a coach training even in 2024. 0495-2973112 | +91 9400893112
My Happy Fins
My Happy Fins was founded by Jelai & Marvin Julio, they teach mostly in Batangas among other destinations https://web.facebook.com/Myhpfins
SwimPhin Swimming Academy
SwimPhin was founded by the national record setter: Muhammad Hashir. Nk, , they are based in Calicut India 8921523522 / 9747505252 hashircheloopadam@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/ashi_ashi5
Turtols Freediving Buddies
Turtols Freediving Buddies, co-founded by Carol Joy Ichon, Vinsent Viajero, and Efraim Alfaras, is an Iloilo-based freediving team dedicated to fostering a community of safe and environmentally conscious freedivers. In 2023, both Carol Joy and Efraim underwent a ten-day coach training program with us in Sipalay. In addition to their passion for the ocean, they have also established a group called Turtlets Freediving Buddies for Kids at Heart. This initiative focuses on teaching the Float Program while promoting marine conservation and protection through their "Save the Ocean" initiative. They organize beach clean-up events and conduct Upcycled ArtPack Workshops in collaboration with artist and coach Efraim Alfaras. The team can be contacted at +63 9098560427 and you can find them on their Facebook page: Turtols Freediving Buddies.
Bucear
Bucear Bicol Freediving was founded by FCOA board member Kristin Atienza. She singlehandedly brought our mission to Bicol. Same advocacy, pooling their resources to create unique dive experiences that combine education, adventure, and conservation initiatives. To share the love and passion in freediving to people from all walks of life with the same interest. https://web.facebook.com/BucearBicol
EVOLVE
Evolve was founded by our Wave 7 Coach Mark. He hosted a Ten day dive coach training in Mabini in 2023 https://web.facebook.com/EvolveDivingPH
Ray Seychelles
Ray coaches freediving in the Seychelles, he has done so since 2020 https://web.facebook.com/ray.seychelles
Shadow Freedivers
Shadow Freedivers was founded by Roger, one of the very frirst FCOA coaches. You can find him reaching in Mabini Batangas most weekends.
Sailing Vessel TagWild
The Tagwild is a Lagoon 45 Catamaran sailing vessel that belongs to Marc Vernon. It's parked in Puerto Galera and over the years different FCOA coaches have been caretakers for this boat in exchange for the stay on it. We have always felt very blessed with this collaboration. The Tagwild is currently for sale: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/lagoon-450/314447
Sidlaya
Sidlaya was founded by Aaron, Julius, Maecell, Judy Ann and Kim. Coaches who joined later are Rodessa and Mayonito
Nautilus Dive Shop
Nautilus Diveshop in Makati Philippines is managed by Carol Young and has been on our equipment supplier for many years.
Dive & Dine
Dive & Dine was founded by Robert Kevin Wolfert, they can be reached via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/divendinetaal/ 09171165222
J R D's PhiliFins Dive Shop
John Ryan Dizon is the founder of JDR's PhiliFins Dive Shop, Over the years he has sponsored us multiple times and when we are looking for quality equipment his is our "Go to" person. https://www.facebook.com/johnryan.dizon
