The Drake Sweet Foundation

Free divers Instruction in Spearfishing Safety and Hazards (FISSH)

Motto: Free divers invested in safer hunting 

Drake Sweet passed away on March 13th, 2025. To honor his memory and help protect others who share that same love for the ocean, his family established The Drake Sweet Foundation, Inc.

The foundation is dedicated to advancing safety in free diving and spearfishing through education, training, certifications, grants, and access to critical safety equipment.

By raising awareness and empowering the community with knowledge and resources, the foundation carries forward Drake’s adventurous spirit and unwavering respect for the sea.


*The Drake Sweet Foundation, Inc.is currently awaiting IRS determination on its application for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, filed under Form 1023-EZ. The organization is a registered nonprofit corporation with the Department of State. Please note that any donations made prior to official IRS approval may not be tax-deductible.

Fundraiser for the Drake Sweet Foundation

Join us June 16th for an unforgettable evening honoring the memory of Drake Sweet, a passionate free diving spearfisherman who embodied the deep connection between ocean and table.

This special fundraising event for the Drake Sweet Foundation brings together Suerte, Emmer and Rye, Hestia, Kalimotxo, Canje and Ezov, each serving seafood bites that celebrate the style of sustainable harvest that Drake championed throughout his life.

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