Jure Daić
What he teaches isn’t in books. It’s below the surface.
Meet the Adriatic Spearfishing & Freediving Legend
From injury
to mastery
From Slovenia’s wild karst coast to the crystal-clear depths of the Adriatic Sea, Jure Daić has spent more than two decades mastering the art of freediving and spearfishing.
His teaching blends proven breath-control methods with elite hunting strategy a rare combination that defines the H2O philosophy.
Jure’s path to the ocean began with a spinal injury that forced him to rethink everything. He turned pain into purpose and became the first Slovenian to pass the mythical 100-meter mark in freediving, without ever compromising safety.
His early passion for fishing evolved into tactical spearfishing. Over thousands of dives, he studied the sea like a language. Fish movement, underwater terrain, human physiology, and refined a method now taught across Europe.
Some Achievements & Reach
First Slovenian to dive deeper than 100 m on a single breath
Over 17 national records across 8 disciplines
More than 3500 divers trained in both freediving & spearfishin
Seven-time national champion during his competitive career
Two worlds.
One approach
Freediving and spearfishing are not opposites; they are two sides of the same breath. Jure’s method is all about synergy: body, mind and equipment aligned into one streamlined flow.
Safety is never optional. Technique beats strength. The best dive is the one you surface from with a smile.
Freediving
With over 16 national records and more than 3000 students trained, Jure’s freediving legacy speaks for itself. From static apnea to constant weight dives beyond -90 m, his system is based on relaxation, awareness and depth efficiency.
Spearfishing
Jure doesn’t teach “how to shoot fish.” He teaches how to read them. How to become part of the sea. All the way from ambush to gear placement, it’s all about the right moment & the right mindset. And he can teach you how to achieve it.
Why would you learn from Jure?
Because he’s not just a coach. He’s a master of the craft.
Jure Daić is one of the few people alive who has truly mastered both spearfishing and freediving at the highest level. A 7-time national champion, 100m+ freediver, innovator, and craftsman; his knowledge goes deeper than depth itself.
But credentials only tell part of the story. What makes Jure different is his way of teaching.
Jure doesn’t just correct technique, he rewires your mindset.
He’ll teach you how to read the current, how to move with purpose, how to trigger curiosity in the fish instead of fear. How to think three moves ahead, like a true hunter.
Every lesson is practical, personal, and packed with the kind of insight you won’t find in any book or YouTube video.
He’s trained complete beginners to land their first catch, and seasoned divers to unlock new personal bests. All while keeping safety, awareness, and respect for the sea at the core.
If you want someone who’s done it all and knows how to teach it, Jure is your guide.
Unlock Your Potential with a private session
Want to train directly with the legend himself?
Jure offers limited private 1-on-1 coaching sessions for both beginners and advanced divers. Each session is tailored to your level, goals and environment, whether you’re chasing depth or precision.