*BASIC / INTRO TO FREEDIVING COURSE

CLASSROOM + POOL ONLY

$300

Course Duration

Weekend Friday to Saturday 2 days

Course schedule:

Friday - Classroom 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday - Pool 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Course Description

This will be your first step toward discovering why freediving is becoming a popular way to explore beneath the waves. No previous freediving course is required. This course teaches you about freediving principles and provides you with an introduction to the concepts and skills used by recreational freedivers. You learn basic freediving principles and focus on practicing breath-hold techniques in a pool. You will earn certification recognition after completing this program.

What’s included:

• All necessary freediving gear
• Freediver online study materials
• Certification fee
• Instructor-led classroom session
• Confined Water/pool session

Course Prerequisites:

• Be at least 15 years of age or older
• You need adequate swimming skills, comfort in the water, and good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving, snorkeling, or freediving is required.
• Paperwork: Complete a Medical Questionnaire, Liability Release

What does the BASIC / TRY Freediver course consist of?

• Independent online self-study in the comfort of your home

• Classroom - Knowledge development about freediving principles through an Instructor-led classroom session.

• Pool/Confined water session to learn breath-hold techniques and static and dynamic apnea.

• Goal – static apnea of 90 seconds and dynamic apnea of 25 meters/80 feet.

• You learn to use a mask, snorkel, and fins, and may also use a wetsuit and weight belt. Using gear designed specifically for freediving is best, however, in this course, you may be able to use snorkeling equipment you already own. Equipment is INCLUDED (But if you already own any of the below freediving items, feel free to use them, but have them checked by your instructor before the course). See recommendations below.

• Mask – A low-volume freediving mask, a scuba mask is acceptable for the Freediver course.

• Snorkel – A simple J-type style snorkel

• Wetsuit – For San Diego local diving conditions we recommended a 2-piece, 5mm freediving open cell wetsuit.

• Fins – Longblade freediving fins. Scuba split fins are not acceptable.

• Weight belt – A rubber or silicone weight belt is preferred.

• Weights – preferable 1lb or 2lb weights are recommended for easy adjustment.

OPTIONAL

Pool Training Wetsuit - a 3 or 4/3 mm surf suit/triathlon swimsuit or similar is recommended for pool training.

We do not require you to supply or own your freediving gear for this course. During your classroom session with your instructor, you will learn about the importance of the various freediving equipment items and will be able to make a more informed purchase decision after the course.