Marco Puliafito is from Sicily, Italy. He left an 18 year career at Pfizer pharmaceutical company to open Italy's first dedicated freediving training centre, Blue World Freediving.
In this episode we discuss:
Shout out to our interpreter Tony Scafidi
It was Donny’s first time in Sicily and first time in Italy.
Marco is from Catania, Sicily.
He started freediving as a child, following in the footsteps of his father who was a strong spearfisherman.
Spearfishing is a huge part of the culture in Sicily.
Marco became a freediving instructor in 2012.
Before that he worked for the Pfizer pharmaceutical company for around 18 years.
Blue World Freediving’s first location is at Santa Tecla Palace Hotel.
Blue World Freediving has a second location at Santa Maria La Scala.
Diving from the shore vs diving from the shore.
The boat is set up with sonar, counter ballast, etc.
Sicily’s water conditions, thermocline, visibility, etc.
What facilities and courses do Blue World Freediving offer?
Shout out to Nutso!
Blue World offer Molchanovs, AIDA, SSI and Apnea Academy courses.
They have seven freediving instructors on the team.
What is the future of Blue World Freediving? Competitions?
What are the main attractions of the island of Sicily?
Marco has never seen Le Grand Bleu!
DESERT ISLAND QUESTIONS - Patreon exclusive content.
Why does Marco freedive?
For all episodes of the Freedive Cafe Podcast, visit www.freedivecafe.com
For freediving courses and training in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.freediveandthrive.com
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