Committee members

The BFA Committee 2026

Chair and AIDA Liaison – Liv Philip

chair@britishfreediving.org, aida@britishfreediving.org

I’m a freediver & AIDA Master Instructor based in London. After a career in the water as a scuba instructor, I became captivated by freediving & became a Freediving Instructor in 2005. Since then the water has led me down all sorts of interesting paths; competiton freediving, running local training groups, teaching, working on media projects, & advising on safety issues around our wonderful sport. Importanly to me, volunteering for the BFA for over 15 years has provided a way to give something back, and hopefully assist more people to experience the freedom of breathhold diving in a safe and enjoyable way.

Please do no hesitate to contact me or any of our committee members if we can assist you.

Membership – Georgina Miller

membership@britishfreediving.org

I have been freediving since 2007 & I’m an instructor trainer based in Cornwall. I love competitive freediving for the challenge and the community- but most happy at home with cold water, exploring beautiful UK shores & taking long walks with my dogs around the spectacular Cornish coastline. The thing for me that makes freediving so special are the people you meet along the way, so I’m happy to be able to help develop freediving in the UK and beyond.
 
 
 

Competitions – Liv Philip

competitions@britishfreediving.org

Please contact me if you have any competiton related queries, be it team selection for our national teams or if you are hoping to run an AIDA event.

Training & Safety – Hannah Nicol

training@britishfreediving.org

I was first introduced to freediving in November 2022 in the UK, shortly after returning from Australia where I had spent time snorkelling along the Ningaloo Reef. Watching freedivers descend effortlessly on a single breath left a lasting impression, and I knew it was something I needed to pursue. Since then, I’ve gained experience as a travelling freediver, training in the UK and working abroad as a safety diver and intern. I am now an AIDA and SSI instructor, as well as an AIDA qualified safety diver and a competitive athlete. I’m passionate about freediving, maintaining high safety standards, and supporting and growing a strong, connected freediving community. It’s a real joy to be able to contribute to BFA in my role as Training and Safety Officer.
 

Treasurer – Valentin Sadan

treasurer@britishfreediving.org

My freediving journey started in 2016 with an introduction course at Apnea Revolution  in London, and I caught the freediving bug very quickly after that, leading to countless weekends at much-missed NDAC in Chepstow, many club trips to Y40, Crete, Dahab, etc… four years later I was completing the AIDA Instructor Course in Dahab and started teaching and coaching at my home club in London. Beyond a love for water and the ocean, being surrounded by an amazing freediving family is what motivates my passion for our sport. 

In my day job I work in a finance role at a luxury hotel and travel company, so I naturally bring good numbers skills and attention to detail to the role of treasurer at the BFA. 

Press Officer – Steve Millard

press@britishfreediving.org

Steve Millard is a lifelong watersports enthusiast and educator who is passionate about promoting the sport of Freediving in the UK and abroad. He held the position of Press Officer previously a number of years ago and contributes articles and press releases for a number of print magazines and online resources. Please get in touch if you would like to contact the BFA for press related items.

E-Media – currently caretaken by Liv Philip

e-media@britishfreediving.org

Secretary and Records – Currently caretaken by Committee

secretary@britishfreediving.org, records@britishfreediving.org