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Abyss Scuba Diving · Sydney
Henry Zhang – Freediving Manager & PADI Instructor in Sydney
PADI Freediver, Scuba & Mermaid Instructor
Henry leads the Abyss freediving program with calm, patient coaching that helps students develop breathing skills, relaxed equalisation, confidence and safer underwater habits.
At a glance
Calm coaching across freediving, scuba and mermaiding
Henry is the Freediving Manager and a full-time instructor at Abyss Scuba Diving. He leads the centre’s freediving pathway and community training while also teaching scuba and mermaid programs.
- Current role
- Freediving Manager
- PADI roles
- Freediver, Scuba and Mermaid Instructor
- Freediving coaching
- Guiding students since 2020
- Program focus
- Courses, continuing training and community
Experience
From a first breath-hold to long-term progression
Since 2020, Henry has guided hundreds of new freedivers. His approach combines clear technique, calm preparation and progressive goals, helping students build confidence without turning every session into a chase for depth or time.
As Freediving Manager, Henry helps shape the complete Abyss pathway: entry-level PADI training, ongoing pool and ocean practice, individual feedback and a community where certified freedivers can keep developing safely.
Henry also teaches scuba and mermaid programs. That breadth gives him experience with different forms of underwater movement, equipment, communication and supervision.
Freediving Manager
Leads the Abyss freediving pathway and community-training program.
Hundreds of freedivers guided
Has coached new freedivers through their first skills and continuing development since 2020.
Three teaching disciplines
Works across PADI freediving, scuba and mermaid education.
Eco-focused outlook
Encourages skill development alongside responsible use of the ocean.
Coaching focus
Build repeatable skills before chasing a number
Freediving progress comes from technique, awareness and reliable buddy procedures. Henry’s coaching concentrates on the foundations that make underwater movement feel calmer and more efficient.
Relaxed equalisation
Work through equalisation timing and technique progressively instead of forcing depth when the body is not ready.
Body position and movement
Refine streamlining, finning and movement patterns so each dive uses less effort and feels more controlled.
Buddy skills and safety
Practise direct supervision, communication, recovery and rescue procedures as essential parts of every breath-hold session.
Your training pathway
Start, practise and keep progressing
Choose the option that matches your current experience. Course dates, entry requirements, instructors and safe training locations vary, so always check the live listing before booking.
PADI Freediver Course
Begin with knowledge development, confined-water foundations and instructor-supervised open-water skills.
Ongoing Freedive Training
Continue with structured pool sessions focused on static and dynamic apnea, technique and individual feedback.
Meet the Freediving Team
See the instructors who provide complementary strengths, continuity and support across the Abyss pathway.
PADI Mermaid Course
Explore creative underwater movement with structured equipment, breath-hold, buddy and rescue training.
Teaching disciplines
Four strengths that shape Henry’s work
Henry’s current Abyss role combines program leadership, three PADI teaching disciplines and an eco-focused approach to the underwater world.
Freediving Program Lead
Guides the pathway from a first course into continuing pool, ocean and community training.
PADI Freediver Instructor
Teaches breath-hold foundations, equalisation, efficient movement, buddy supervision and safer progression.
PADI Scuba Instructor
Works with the full-time Abyss team that helps complete beginners learn to scuba dive in Sydney.
PADI Mermaid Instructor
Supports creative underwater movement while maintaining structured equipment and breath-hold safety procedures.
Choose your next step
Begin freediving or continue training with the Abyss team
Start with the certification course if you are new, choose a continuing session if you are already trained, or ask the team for help selecting the right pathway.
Henry is Abyss’s Freediving Manager, but individual instructor allocation depends on the program and date. If training specifically with Henry matters to you, ask the team before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Training with Henry and the Abyss team
What is Henry Zhang’s role at Abyss?
Henry is the Freediving Manager and a PADI Freediver, Scuba and Mermaid Instructor at Abyss Scuba Diving in Sydney.
Is Henry suitable for beginner freedivers?
Yes. Henry coaches entry-level students and is known for a calm, patient approach. The PADI Freediver course develops theory, confined-water skills, open-water technique and buddy safety progressively.
Can I continue training after certification?
Yes. Abyss offers continuing pool and ocean training supported by its freediving instructor team and community.
Can I request Henry as my instructor?
You can ask the Abyss team about Henry’s availability. Instructor allocation depends on the course or session date and operational requirements.
Team-supported training
Specialist coaching with continuity and community
Abyss’s freediving program uses a team of instructors with complementary strengths. Current course limits allow up to eight students in confined water and four in open water, supporting closer supervision when it matters most.
You can meet the full freediving team or read Abyss diver reviews before choosing your next step.
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