Spearfactor #012: Mark Healey World Class Big Wave Surfer & Diver

Mark Healey Welcome to episode #12 of the SpearFactor podcast with special guest Mr. Mark Healey. Mark is a world class spearfisherman, and one of the top big wave surfers in the world. He is a true waterman. If you don’t believe me just google it! During the podcast, we discuss the surf and dive industries, conservation, why we spearfish, diving at Guadalupe Island with white sharks, and much more.  Mark is originally from the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. On the North Shore is where his dad first introduced him to the ocean at a young age. His love for the ocean grew very organically as his life progressed as well as his abilities in the water. Surfing in the winter, and diving during the summer was his usually routine and it did not take long before Mark was well known for his abilities and confidence in the water. At the age of 17, he turned pro at surfing which would send him traveling, surfing, diving, and make connections with watermen throughout the world. His friends and traveling throughout the world would help his knowledge of the ocean grow, and along with that growth so would his love for the ocean and protecting it for the future. Mark is very involved in his local community where he supports the Na Kama Kai, Hawaii Jr. Lifeguards, and Sustainable Coastlines organizations to help better Hawaii as a whole.  Nonprofit organizations that Mark supports. https://nakamakai.org https://oahujrlifeguards.surfsignup.com   https://sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org  Projects Currently Working On: Mark now has his own company https://www.healeywaterops.com where he links clients up with unique experiences centered around the ocean activities throughout the world. In addition to this company, Mark also starting a YouTube channel called Strike Missions with Mark Healey coming out very soon. The main thing that I feel is really special about Mark is that he centers his life around living a sustainably. He truly practices what he preaches, and shares those ideas with everyone. Topics Intro and background 3:29-5:14  Balancing Life Between Family & Sport 5:14-6:43 Main Projects Currently 6:43-15:17  Differences in the Diving/Surfing Industries/Cultures 15:17-22:48  Spearfishing Gear 22:48-30:26  Tahitian Freediving Culture 30:26-35:05  Know Your History in order to Progress 35:05–37:16  Roller Spearguns 37:16-45:44  Diving at Guadalupe Island with White Sharks 45:44–1:01:49  How Traveling, Conservation, & Education Mix 1:01:49–1:05:18  Diving Tips (Stretching, Diet, & Yoga) 1:05:18-1:09:59  Future Plans 1:09:59-1:11:09  Closing Statements 1:11:09-End  If you would like to support SpearFactor, you can our visit Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/the_spearfactor   Sponsors for this podcast included: Kimera spearfishing Promo: SpearFactor for 5% off. Los Bigotes Apparel Hotrod Spearguns Akaso Cameras Promo: akaction10 OneDrop Spearfishing Did you enjoy this? If so, please share this podcast with your friends! I hope that you guys can relate to the show and learn that we are more similar than different in so many ways. I hope we all can learn to enjoy the ocean and then, protect it. FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA Podcast: https://www.Spearfactor.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_spearfactor Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/SpearFactor TikTok: the_spearfactor Until next time, I hope you land the fish of a lifetime! LEARN MORE SpearFactor is all about sharing information about spearfishing to enhance your experience in the ocean. If you are a new spearo, please checkout www.spearfactor.com for more information on targeted fish types and spearing.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices