Combining Passions
Hi! I’m Ginni van Katwijk—professional high diver, Dutchie-turned-world-traveler, and the hands (usually covered in dye) behind To-Die-For Shammies.
What started over a decade ago as a tie-dye experiment in my tiny garage apartment in Houston has grown into a colorful corner of the diving world. I set out to create the most unique, vibrant, and durable tie dye shammies / chamois out there—and the journey has been just as wild as some of my dives.
I competed internationally for the Netherlands at European Championships, and World Championships, and as a Division I athlete at NCAA's. Even after “retiring” from springboard and platform diving, I stayed in the water—because let’s be honest, I was never leaving.
Over the years, I performed as a high diver on Royal Caribbean cruise ships and was part of the legendary House of Dancing Water show in Macau. Life has been a blend of adrenaline, artistry, and LOTS of shammies.
Fast forward to today: I’m now a permanent diver on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Tour, leaping from iconic locations around the globe while still creating custom shammies for divers who love a little style (and function!) as much as I do.
