Welcome to Spearo Diaries π
Iβm Elise β a Kiwi mermaid chatting about spearfishing and ocean adventures.
ποΈ New episode every fortnight
π€Ώ Spearfishing β’ Ocean Adventures β’ Stories
π From Aotearoa, New Zealand
This week on Spearo Diaries, Iβm joined by Ciara Slater β the Saltwater Siren & Wholesome Heart.
A driven and competitive spearo, Wettie team member and passionate supporter of growing the spearfishing community, especially for women, Ciara isnβt afraid to push herself and pushes herself to do the hard things.
In this episode, we chat about her spearfishing journey, what drives her to compete, her adventures in the ocean and her passion for seeing more women get involved in the sport.
Tune in for a catch-up full of saltwater stories, competition, and a shared love for the ocean.
π§ If you enjoy the episode, make sure you follow Spearo Diaries so you don't miss what's coming next!
12 Oct 2026
SD:37 Jess and Nancy - World Champions & Vivacious Huntresses
This episode, Iβm joined by two fiercely competitive mermaids, dive besties and adventure seekers, Jess Price and Nancy Wendel, all the way from Florida! π
From building a community through Dive Like a Girl to competing at the Freshwater World Spearfishing Championships in TaupΕ, New Zealand, these two have plenty of stories to share about life in and out of the water.
We chat about their spearfishing journeys, the friendships and community built through diving, what it takes to compete on the world stage, and the adventures that come with chasing fish around the world.
There are plenty of laughs, a bit of friendly competition, and a look at what happens when two passionate spearos turn their love for the ocean into something bigger.
So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and join us for another episode of Spearo Diaries. π§π
Follow along:
Find Jess and Nancy through Dive Like a Girl and follow their spearfishing adventures.
If you enjoyed this episode, please give Spearo Diaries a follow, leave a rating or share it with a dive mate. It really helps the podcast reach more people who love the ocean as much as we do! π
30 Sept 2026
SD:36 Jessie Cripps - Ocean Huntress & Intrepid Explorer
Jessie has spent the last two decades hunting fish and exploring the ocean across the world. From living aboard a boat and travelling between countries, to chasing dogtooth, filming underwater and finding ways to protect the places she loves β her life has revolved around the ocean.
In this episode we talk about the places the ocean has taken her, the fish sheβs chased, life on a boat, underwater filmmaking, reef conservation, and what it really means to build a life around the sea.
This one is full of adventure, stories and a whole lot of saltwater. π
π§ Episode 36 β out now.
#Spearodiaries #Spearfishing #SpearfishingWomen #OceanAdventure #Freediving #UnderwaterFilmmaking #OceanConservation #JessieCripps
Show Notes:
Sailing Popao: Shooting Dogtooth Tuna in the Coral Sea
https://youtu.be/nfTJwMdXWa0?si=ci6mprgV0-iN4d70 (https://youtu.be/nfTJwMdXWa0?si=ci6mprgV0-iN4d70)
https://youtu.be/8KcYpcs41CI?si=-DsZGMLQSuqLDEjd (https://youtu.be/8KcYpcs41CI?si=-DsZGMLQSuqLDEjd)
Wettie Products:
Wettie womenβs 5mm Ocean armour wetsuit:
https://www.wettie.co.nz/products/wetsuits/womens-wetsuits/5mm-womens-ocean-armour-2-0-wetsuit/ (https://www.wettie.co.nz/products/wetsuits/womens-wetsuits/5mm-womens-ocean-armour-2-0-wetsuit/)
Wettie squid mask:
https://www.wettie.co.nz/products/masks-and-snorkels/masks/wettie-squid-mask/ (https://www.wettie.co.nz/products/masks-and-snorkels/masks/wettie-squid-mask/)
Wettie Soft Snorkel:
https://www.wettie.co.nz/products/masks-and-snorkels/snorkels/wettie-soft-snorkel/ (https://www.wettie.co.nz/products/masks-and-snorkels/snorkels/wettie-soft-snorkel/)
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