Meet the Team
Rosie Richards: Owner, Lead Instructor & Underwater Photographer
Qualifications: SS1 Level 2 Freediving Instructor, Emergency First Aid Responder, CPR & Oxygen Provider, Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver, BA (Hons) Sports Journalism.
I’ve spent most of my life in the water - first as a competitive swimmer, then a scuba diver, and later as a high school teacher who always escaped to the ocean to find a sense of calm. When I moved from London to Sydney in 2018, I discovered freediving, and it changed everything. It gave me the stillness, focus, and quiet I didn’t realise I’d been missing.
Teaching has always been at the heart of what I do, and now I get to bring that into the ocean. I love helping people feel comfortable in the water, build confidence, and experience the peacefulness that exists below the surface - whether we’re working in the pool or heading out to depth.
I’m also a published writer and passionate underwater photographer. Since picking up a camera in 2021, I’ve been named Australasia’s Top Emerging Animal Photographer 2025, with further recognition from Photographer of the Year, reFocus Awards, Australian Photography, Capture Magazine and APA Photo Collective. Photography is another way I share the beauty of the ocean and the world that’s given me so much.
Remy: Instructor
Qualifications: Molchanovs Wave 3, SS1 Level 1 Freediving Instructor, Emergency First Aid Responder, CPR & Oxygen Provider
Remy is a passionate freediver who loves exploring every aspect of the sport - static, pool, and depth. With a calm and supportive approach, Remy helps divers build confidence and improve across every discipline.
“What I love most about freediving is the structure it brings to my life and the space it creates for mindfulness. Diving deep gives me a sense of clarity, control, and intention. Some of my most treasured moments in the ocean have happened while freediving—most unforgettable was encountering a fever of over 200 cownose rays gliding through the blue waters of Seal Rocks. That experience will stay with me forever, and it continues to inspire the way I connect with the ocean and share it with others.”
Sasha: Instructor
Qualifications: Molchanovs Level 2 Instructor, Emergency First Aid Responder, CPR & Oxygen Provider
Sasha is a highly accomplished competitive freediver with deep expertise in freediving theory and technique. She excels at guiding students of all levels - from complete beginners to advanced divers—by refining their technique, building confidence, and enhancing relaxation in both pool sessions and deep dives.
“My journey with the ocean began at a very young age, growing up in a family of ocean lovers who naturally passed on their deep appreciation for the sea. As a child, I spent countless hours swimming in the tranquil waters of the Black Sea and later exploring the vast, beautiful stretches of the Pacific Ocean in Japan. These early experiences nurtured my lasting love for the ocean and laid a strong foundation of comfort and confidence in open water.”
Fletcher: Spearfishing & Freediving Instructor
Qualifications: Molchanovs Level 2 Freediving Instructor, Emergency First Aid Responder, CPR & Oxygen Provider
Fletcher is an experienced deep diver and knowledgeable instructor with a strong passion for spearfishing. With years of hands-on experience hunting and foraging in the ocean, he brings a practical, safety-focused approach to teaching. Whether guiding beginners or more advanced students, Fletcher excels at building confidence, refining technique, and sharing his deep understanding of sustainable spearfishing practices.