NAUI Freediver Intermediate Course in Monterey, California

TOTAL TRAINING COSTS: 2023

• $700 Tuition per person - INCLUDES: Neck Weight Workshop
• $100 NAUI E-learning Materials
• $150 Boat Dive

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The payment of Course Fees guarantees TRAINING, not necessarily certification. Certification is EARNED only by successfully meeting all applicable standards ,objectives and depths. OBJECTIVE: Learn safety procedures and equalization techniques to comfortably freedive between 75ft/25m - 100ft/30m and a max depth of 120ft/40m. Gain the skills and knowledge to dive deeper and set new personal records. Freediving is about testing yourself and discovering what you are truly capable of.

DURATION:

• 2 hour E-learning via NAUI
• 4 hour Classroom
• 8 hour Pool
• 12 hour Ocean

TECHNIQUES/SKILLS:

• Surface procedures
• Review of proper weighting
• Advanced Equalization
• Grouper Calls & Intro to Mouth Fills
• Emergency skills
• Breathing Techniques & Breath Holds

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We begin with a thorough review of breathing techniques and safety protocols. Included in the course is a neck weight workshop which will help to balance your weighting and improve your drops.

Then over 2 weekends we hop in the pool to review safety protocols, and train our bodies for depth and distance.

Split over the 2 weekends of pool we will be diving for depth, reviewing safety protocols, working on equalization and warmup routines to improve your comfort for deeper dives.

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DIVER REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 75ft/25m Depth
• 15 years or older (parent/guardian release is required)

Any participant under the age of 18 will REQUIRE:

• The parent/guardian to be listed as the main point of contact.
• A SEPARATE email & phone number for the parent/guardian and the minor participating in the course.

GEAR REQUIREMENTS:

• Swimsuit & towel
• Low Volume Mask & J-Tube Snorkel

GEAR INCLUDED FOR COURSE (POOL & OCEAN):

• Open Cell Wetsuit
• Long fins & Socks
• Weight belt & Weights
• 3mm Gloves