“Today will go down as very memorable and eye opening. I held my breath for 3 minutes 23 seconds, did 65 meters dynamic underwater swim and learned so much about proper free diving form, frog kicking and no fins stroke forms. The science of equalization was mind blowing and I even figured out how to Frenzel! Tanner with Depth Wish Freediving is such a great instructor! Every time I dive with an instructor, I learn important nuances and my passion for this sport exponentially grows. Depth Wish Freediving is full of kernels of wisdom that you won’t find through reading, watching YouTube or chat groups, which are all great resources, but it doesn’t hold a match to in person sessions. Level 2 achieved! Looking forward to the Masters course next!”

“Depth Wish is an amazing company! I started freediving about 6 months ago and took my level 1 intro class and my advanced class with instructor Tanner Pedersen. He is absolutely amazing as an instructor and as a person as well. I recommend anyone that is wanting to start freediving to take a beginner class and get ready to fall in love with the world of freediving!”

“Tanner is one of the most absolutely amazing teachers. He’s so kind, patient, and you can tell he cares about what he does. He makes sure to answer all questions and help you achieve your full potential. He’s one of the coolest people I’ve ever met and I’m so privileged I got to work with him!

I wouldn’t recommend anyone else for your freediving certification, he is so knowledgeable and has all the strengths to be a wonderful instructor.”

“Tanner was so personable and funny. He made learning fun and definitely emphasized safety. He made sure we were all confident in our abilities. It was evident he is passionate about freediving as well as the safety and success of his students. He gave us feedback every step of the way and gave us positive praise. I highly recommend Depth Wish to anyone looking to take a freediving course.”

“I met Depth Wish before I moved to Florida — they did a week-long tour organized in partnership with an international freediving school to show us non-Floridians around the Florida springs. It was really great! They took us to the best springs Florida has to offer, as this area is probably one of the best in the world for freshwater diving. I highly recommend these guys not just to anyone in town, but also to any tourists coming to check out the Florida springs on vacation.

Since then, I have actually moved to Gainesville and started diving more with these guys, and the experience continues to be great. Also — Depth Wish hosts community dive days, which have been a great way to get plugged into the freediving community here!”

“Training with Depth Wish was honestly one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. I’ve always been in love with the water but have felt limited in my ability to explore it. In only two days they helped me more than triple both my depth and breath hold. I also learned invaluable lessons about discipline and calmness and how they are inseparable from true freediving. So much of that could never in a million years be learned from a book. I’m glad I “took the plunge” and decided to work with Depth Wish! It was an absolute blast.”

“I had a great time during my PADI Level 1 Freediver course. I was recommended Depth Wish by a friend for the quality instruction and friendliness to beginners and I have to say that this is absolutely true. This is coming from someone who had absolutely zero experience with snorkeling or freediving before I took the course. Tanner is an experienced freediver and an excellent instructor. During the course, he works with each student individually and tailors feedback to their specific needs. I could not recommend Depth Wish Freediving more!”

“I worked with Tanner on my level 3 course and it was quite a success!!! Tanner has so much patience, with his guidance I overcame the challenges of equalization, improved some of my diving skills and we had SO MUCH FUN during the course!! I would definitely recommend learning freediving with Depth Wish.”

“Tanner is an incredible instructor! My level 1 class was a ton of fun and left me confident and excited for the dives to come. Going into it, I wasn’t the most comfortable in the water, but Tanner made sure we had all the knowledge and skills we needed and also provided the emotional and mental support to get me to relax and to enjoy every meter! I remember one of the times he was getting me to relax, I thought to myself, dang, he’s really good at this. He should do this for astronauts going into space, or kids going to their first day of school...

I can’t recommend a company any more highly than Depth Wish whether you’re just starting your freediving journey or taking it to the next level!”

“We had a great time with the Depth Wish team. Very patient and personable. You can tell Tanner knows what he is doing and safety is a priority. 10/10 will be doing more training with Depth Wish.”

“Fantastic experience. Tanner really focused on my comfortability in the water with each of the skills. He was extremely patient and attentive. He made me think we were going to do a warm-up before each skill, but in the end the warm-up was the requirement. It made me more confident. 10 out of 10 would recommend. I will be going all the way with Depth Wish.”

“Tanner (from Depth Wish Freediving) is an excellent instructor and really knows what he's talking about. I would highly recommend him if you want to learn the correct way to freedive.”

“If I could put 6 stars I would. Tanner and Kenzie are the best team I could have asked for to guide me through my Level 2 Freediver Certification. Their emphasis on safety and comfortable learning environment made for a fabulous experience where learning was fun!!”

“I could not have asked for a better experience! Kenzie and Tanner at Depth Wish are the real deal. They bring so much knowledge and passion to the course and made learning super fun. I knew immediately after signing up that I made the right choice for my PADI free dive certification. I can’t wait to take my next course with them. 10/10”

“My partner and I took the PADI freediver level 1 course this past weekend and loved it! Kenzie and Tanner were flexible and accommodating with finding times what we were both free to take the course. In the water I felt comfortable which made me able to work past my fears or discomforts to reach new depths. Overall, an amazing experience. We definitely want to come back for the level 2 course!”

“I completed my PADI advanced freediver course with Tanner and it won't be my last! Tanner is possibly the best freediving instructor in the entire southeast. His attention to safety, technique, and relaxation was an incredible addition to the already very informative course. He is a fantastic teacher, and I can't wait to book 1:1 lessons with him in the future. He teaches PADI and AIDA courses and his experience as a competition safety diver meant he intuitively can give personalized advice and attention to each of his students. Bonus: you get to experience the springs of Florida! I loved every moment and can't wait to continue my freediving journey with Tanner.”

“Was an amazing experience. Cemented my knowledge on they physics and physiology behind freediving. This was my first experience freediving and was able to dive to 45 feet and hold my breath for 2 mins! Tanner is a very experienced and patient coach.”

“I took my Level 2 freediver with Tanner in Feb 2022, and it was an amazing experience. From great tips to calming any nerves, Tanner looked after us and made sure we had confidence in the water. If you want to learn from someone who’s got the experience competing, teaching, and knowledge but also will have deep conversations about meditation and philosophy about diving, look no further. You couldn’t be in better hands! So happy to be a part of the Depth Wish family.”

“My wife and I took our Freediver I course and had an amazing experience. From the classroom to the water, we felt very comfortable and would recommend Depth Wish to anyone interested in learning to free dive.”