Join us this Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at Benvenuto’s in Fitchburg. The meeting starts at 7pm, but feel free to come by starting at 6:30 to get your order in and socialize.
This month we welcome David Faber and Natalia Plagge
David Faber
“As a 28-year-old father and fiancé, I’m an avid outdoorsman with a huge passion for freediving, particularly under the ice. Known as @depthchaser on social media, I create captivating underwater content showcasing the Midwest and beyond with my dive partner Natalia. With experience assisting in freediving classes and serving as a safety diver for the 2023 Tampa Bay UNU Freediving Competition, (2023 USA national pool championships) I’m a proud Wisconsin-based certified Master Freediver and aspiring instructor. My journey with freediving began with spearfishing in 2019. Right here in Wisconsin. After two years I became a certified advanced freediver in 2021. Following my masters in 2022. I stress the importance of safety with this growing sport. Looking forward to competing in the 2024 national fresh water spearfishing championships later this month
Natalia Plagge
My underwater journey began in 2011 when I learned the scuba diving. Freediving was always on the back on my mind, however not many people knew about its existence and there were just a few Freediving courses offered in upper Midwest. When I became a certified Freediver in 2020, I’ve decided for myself that this problem has to change. I wanted to form a Freediving community and assist others with their passion for Freediving. Right now I am a Wave 3 Molchanovs Freediver, Master Freediver and a Freediving Instructor for PADI. I am also a PADI IDC Staff Instructor.
I work with Midwest School of Diving as a staff member. I’ve been training in Caribbean and Europe with world known champions and record holders not for certifications but for personal growth as an athlete, at least ones a year. I love sharing my experience with students and those who interested to learn about Freediving.
