10-14 July 2026
Spend five demanding days at Paradive Resort, Punta Engaño, and train to lead freediving courses with NAUI. This intensive workshop combines classroom theory, confined-water drills, and progressive ocean depth work for experienced freedivers ready to teach.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
5 days (daily sessions 4–6 hours)
Fitness Level
Must have strong cardiovascular fitness, seaworthiness, and repeated breath-hold ability; expect swim and rescue tests.
Wildlife
History
Punta Engaño and nearby Lapu-Lapu City sit on Mactan Island, the region linked to the 1521 battle involving the local leader Lapu-Lapu; the area now supports lively marine tourism.
Conservation
Participants are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen, practice responsible buoyancy, and avoid touching coral to minimize impact and support reef conservation.
NAUI Services Group
10-14 July 2026
NAUI Services Group, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, organizes specialized diving education events and professional workshops for diving leaders and technical divers. The organization produces focused learning experiences that combine skill development with practical instruction and structured, performance-based evaluation.
Flagship offerings include the DEMA: First Aid Leadership Workshop — a 3-day immersive program powered by DAN that enhances First Aid and CPR skills, teaches effective instructional methodologies, and supports course implementation for instructors and training organizations. NAUI Services Group also oversees the 2025 NAUI International Technical Diving Summit, a multi-course technical diving event featuring workshops such as cave diving and instructor training, technical talks, and opportunities to network with subject-matter experts.
Operating from Las Vegas, NAUI Services Group serves diving professionals, instructors, and serious recreational divers seeking continuing education and advanced training. Events emphasize hands-on practice, instructor development, and practical application of skills. As a business featured on The Adventure Collective, NAUI Services Group is positioned within the adventure travel and diving community and promotes transparent course descriptions and schedules. Prospective attendees should consult published prerequisites, course outlines, and registration information for each event to confirm suitability and meet any required qualifications.
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Headquartered in Las Vegas
Events Offered
2 flagship events
Workshops and a technical summit
Workshop Length
3 days
DEMA leadership workshop duration
Summit Year
2025
Upcoming international summit
Register now to secure a place in the DEMA First Aid Leadership Workshop or the 2025 NAUI International Technical Diving Summit.
Arrive early for tide windows
Book flights into Mactan-Cebu International Airport a day early to use calmer morning seas for open-water sessions.
Bring dual timers
A dive watch plus a backup timing device are required for both candidate evaluations and instructor practice.
Practice mask skills
Train low-volume mask clearing and long-fin kick technique before arrival to ease confined-water assessments.
Respect reef protocols
Use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid fin contact with coral during depth or shore entries to protect local ecosystems.
Low-volume freediving mask
Reduces dead space and makes equalization and mask clearing easier during prolonged breath holds.
summer
Long freediving fins
Deliver efficient propulsion for CWT and FIM dives and long dynamic swims.
summer
Rubber quick-release weight belt
Preferred for rapid removal during drills and to maintain neutral buoyancy control.
summer
Dual timing devices (dive watch + backup)
Required for candidate evaluations and instructor-led in-water timing and safety checks.
summer