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Learn to freedive in San Diego with expert guidance from Just Get Wet. This immersive course provides pool and open water training to safely explore beneath the waves.
Learn to freedive in San Diego with expert guidance from Just Get Wet. This immersive course provides pool and open water training to safely explore beneath the waves.
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Experience the thrill and tranquility of freediving with Just Get Wet’s Introduction to Freediving Course in San Diego, California. This unique outdoor adventure blends online theory lessons with practical pool training and open water sessions in the Pacific Ocean. Designed for beginners and intermediate divers, the course covers essential freediving techniques, breath-hold safety protocols, and even basic spearfishing skills. San Diego’s clear, calm waters offer an ideal environment for learners to build confidence while exploring underwater landscapes and marine life. Along the way, connect with passionate freedivers and create lasting memories in a supportive and engaging setting. Whether you’re hoping to improve your swimming ability, explore a new underwater sport, or enhance your connection with the ocean, this course provides expert instruction in a private, small-group format. The combination of detailed preparation and hands-on experience makes this an ideal entry point into the world of freediving.
moderate.
3–5 hours including pool and open water training.
Participants should have basic swimming skills and a moderate level of fitness suitable for breath-hold diving and water activity.
Yes, basic swimming skills are necessary to safely participate in the course and handle breath-holding techniques.
Absolutely, the course is designed for first-timers and those with some swimming background looking to learn freediving safely.
All open water dives are supervised by certified instructors, and participants use a buddy system at all times.
Yes, basic spearfishing skills and responsible practices are included in the training modules.
The combined online, pool, and open water training generally takes 3 to 5 hours spread over multiple sessions.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, water bottle, and any personal gear like masks or fins if you have them.
San Diego’s coastal waters have a rich maritime history including indigenous use for fishing and early ocean exploration.
The region promotes ocean preservation through marine protected areas and sustainable freediving practices to protect fragile ecosystems.
Just Get Wet is a San Diego–based ocean adventure company specializing in freediving, spearfishing, and small-group wildlife trips. With a menu of focused experiences — from pool-only beginner freediving to two-day advanced freediving retreats and a Sea of Cortez liveaboard spearfishing trip — the company serves learners and experienced divers across Southern California and beyond. All programs emphasize safety, skill development, and local ecosystem awareness. Certified instructors lead hands-on spearfishing courses covering breath-hold techniques, fish identification, and sustainable catch practices. Freediving offerings span beginner pool sessions, intermediate courses, an Intermediate Freediver Plus Spearfishing combo, and two-day advanced training that mixes classroom theory, controlled pool work, and open-water practice. For boat-based adventures, small group sizes ensure personalized attention. The whale watching adventure caps at six guests aboard a fast, stable boat with an experienced captain guiding 2–2.5 hour excursions to observe whales and dolphins. The Coronado Islands spearfishing day trip and San Diego shore dives explore kelp forests, Wreck Alley, and Zuniga Jetty under expert supervision. Equipment guidance and tailored coaching help participants build confidence and measurable improvements in bottom time, depth access, and relaxation. Specialty offerings include women-only dives, surf survival courses, and pool training sessions that focus on technique and endurance. Just Get Wet partners with certified instructors and experienced captains to deliver focused, safe, and memorable marine experiences for divers, spearfishers, and ocean enthusiasts seeking skills, adventure, and stewardship. Booking options include single trips, combined course packages, and specialty clinics designed to match varied skill levels and scheduling needs today.
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