Just Get Wet

“I recently took the Wave 1 Molchanovs Freedive course with Matt at Just Get Wet. I would recommend this course to anyone serious about learning the fundamentals of breath hold diving and essential practices for safeguarding against shallow water blackout. Matt was an excellent instructor and very helpful for any questions we had. Thank you again, and see you out there!”

“Had the best experience with Just Get Wet in my Wave 1 course! Charlie was the perfect teacher for this course. He brought such a calming energy and really broke things down to making free diving feel approachable. The way the course was structured made it easy to progress from step to step with confidence, and I loved how personalized it felt with only 4 students to 1 instructor. I felt safe the whole time, and had some awesome dives.”

“Remains the best free dive and spear shop in San Diego. From starting with them two years ago as a beginner to now pushing into advanced spearfishing and free diving, it’s been awesome to work with them along the way. Chris/Gretchen and the rest of the team are an endless source of information and continue to create an amazing community.”

“I had an amazing experience getting my Wave 1 certification with JGW! Great group of people and super welcoming community. I had Charlie for my course and Nathan for my Refresher session, both incredible instructors (and photographers/videographers!). I initially struggled with equalization and didn’t think I would be able to overcome the depth dive requirements, but they provided feedback during the dives themselves and recommended dryland exercises that helped me improve tremendously! Gretchen also does an amazing job running the shop and hosting the Sunday meetups 🌭 I highly recommend their women’s wetsuit!”

“Great space, i’ve taken many courses and trips with them, can’t recommend them enough. Love the space and always have expert tip on all my gear. They just changed locations and the new shop is even bigger and better than the last! If you’re looking into Freediving or Spearfishing hit them up.”

“Great very informative 3 day course for a group of local beach kids ages 13-16. All around great experience from the inquiry, education, hands on practice in the pool, bay & ocean, and follow up communication with specific areas to work on for improvement. Way to go the groms came home every day tired and excited to return the next day. Thank you Gretchen & Chris we will be back for more!”

“Visited the new location, and I’m in love! So much more shop room and classroom space. Took an intro class a while back and I’ve attended women’s events. Both were top tier. 10/10 would recommend a visit if you’re looking for gear, classes, or a community of awesome humans that love the ocean.”

“Nathan Minatta was a massive help in the water and helped me secure a large yellowtail that wouldn’t stop fighting. You are in great hands with Just Get Wet, and you won’t find a better crew to help you explore the beautiful ocean surrounding San Diego.”

“Love this place. I got allllll my spearfishing gear here and it’s been really great. Also took a freediving and spearfishing course and it was soo sick. Learned a ton and feeling super confident in the water, i’m fired up.”

“Just finished Beginner Free Dive Training and it was fantastic. Everyone was kind, patient, and super knowledgeable. They offered a no-stress, relaxed, and super effective approach in this class. I felt safe and comfortable the entire time which made learning so much easier. They also foster an awesome sense of community and belonging, even barbecuing after day 3! I highly recommend this shop for free dive training. I also loved shopping at the shop itself. They have done the work for you by keeping a well thought out but simple selection in the shop. Thank you everyone! Can't wait to dive with you again!”

“Brittani Eaton is my current Wave 1 instructor at Just Get Wet. I am a life-long swimmer: competitive, open water, water polo, surfing, snorkeling, as well as WSI for 10+ years. With that, I am so in awe of how well Brittani prepared our class with instruction, answering questions, and front-loading. I bought a new 5mm suit and, inconveniently, the buckle kept popping and it became a very difficult emotional mindset to redirect alone (I was so focused on my suit and not relaxed, which resulted in feeling insecure about my dive). Brittani was so positive and encouraged me through the process! She modeled key points to be honest with your current mental state, always bring fun back into the water, and made me feel so good about my growth as a Wave 1 student. If you are a woman joining freediving, request a class with Brittani! Gretchen was also incredibly helpful with buying gear and leading All Women Snorkel Tours! I have made so many new friends because of Brittani and Gretchen.”

“I recently had the chance to take the Wave 1 freediving course with Brittani, and it was such an amazing class and overall experience. She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire course. Brittani took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident in the water. Her calm teaching style and genuine passion for freediving made the experience both fun and empowering. I learned so much and would absolutely recommend this course to anyone interested in freediving.”

“I had an amazing experience in my Wave 1 freediving course, thanks to the incredible instruction from Derik and Brittani. Derik’s calm and knowledgeable approach created such a steady, reassuring atmosphere throughout the course. His patience and depth of understanding made it easy to trust him, especially when pushing past my comfort zones. Brittani was amazing, bringing a high level of energy and encouragement to each session. She provided insightful, detailed feedback that was both constructive and easy to apply. Together, Derik and Brittani created an environment where I felt safe, supported, and inspired to push my limits. I couldn’t have asked for better instructors on my freediving journey! Also a shout out to Gretchen. The women’s meetups helped push me to take this course. I look forward to more women’s meetups and other community events.”

“Took the level one course with Chris, Nathan and David and all I can say is what an amazing group of instructors they are. Every section from the classroom to the pool to the shallows then finally to the deep was explained well and in great detail. The last day of the course Nathan helped me work through issues I was having with my technique / equalization; he helped me reach depths I didn't know I could. Big thank you to the whole crew at Just Get Wet!!!”

“We heard about Just Get Wet from a friend who is big on freediving. He recommended this group and I’m so glad he did! Brittani was our fearless instructor and she was amazing. Firm, but gentle. 😁 We were able to get a foundation in the sport, supported with gear, recommendations and overall good vibes. Highly recommended to anyone interested in finding their depth. I will be back for more!! Thanks Brittani and team!”