Nivel Experto
Train as a freediving instructor over five immersive days in South Florida’s warm coastal waters. This FGC Instructor course emphasizes teaching technique, student safety and rescue skills—useful for competitive athletes and serious recreational teachers alike.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
Strong swimming ability and aerobic fitness recommended; comfortable breath-holding and ability to manage repeated physical drills.
Wildlife
History
Freediving teaching in South Florida draws on a coastal tradition of breath-hold fishing and competitive apnea that evolved alongside recreational diving in the region.
Conservation
Participants are asked to follow no-touch rules, use reef-safe sunscreen and minimize disturbance to seagrass and coral communities to protect fragile marine habitats.
Nivel Experto
Bring medical clearance
If you have preexisting health conditions, obtain written medical clearance before enrollment; the operator may require documentation.
Practice breath-hold basics beforehand
Arrive with comfortable static and dynamic apnea practice to focus this course on teaching skills rather than basic technique.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect coral and seagrass habitats by choosing reef-safe, non-oxybenzone sunscreen for all in-water sessions.
Confirm prerequisites early
Verify you meet required FGC levels (up to Nivel 4 listed) before booking to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Low-volume freediving mask
Improves equalization and reduces drag for clearer underwater instruction.
summer
Long-blade freediving fins
Provides efficient propulsion for dynamic apnea and training laps.
summer
Wetsuit (2–5mm depending on season)
Thermal protection for long surface intervals and early-morning sessions.
spring
Personal buoyancy system or surface buoy
Adds visibility and a safety platform during surface recovery and rescue drills.