Toe's Freediving offers a focused three-day freediving course near Seattle that blends classroom training with hands-on ocean sessions. Gain essential skills like Frenzel equalization and safe diving techniques while exploring Puget Sound’s spectacular underwater terrain.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate cardiovascular fitness and ability to swim comfortably in cold water.
Wildlife
History
Seattle’s maritime culture dates back centuries, with Puget Sound serving as a major transportation and fishing corridor for indigenous Coastal Salish peoples.
Conservation
Local freediving groups promote low-impact practices and educate on protecting delicate kelp ecosystems that are critical to the marine food web.
Toe's Freediving
Toe's Freediving offers a focused three-day freediving course near Seattle that blends classroom training with hands-on ocean sessions. Gain essential skills like Frenzel equalization and safe diving techniques while exploring Puget Sound’s spectacular underwater terrain.
Toe's Freediving is a freediving school operating in the greater Seattle area that offers Molchanovs Wave 1 and Wave 2 courses in pool, open-water, and full-course formats. All programs run as three-day experiences combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in confined and open water settings.
Course offerings include Pool: Wave 1 and Pool: Wave 2, Open Water: Wave 1 and Open Water: Wave 2, and Full Course: Wave 1 and Full Course: Wave 2 (Molchanovs Wave 2 Advanced Freediver). Instruction covers essential freediving topics such as equalization methods including Frenzel, breathing and relaxation techniques, static and dynamic training, no-fins practice, depth and distance dives, and injury-prevention strategies.
Full Course: Wave 2 specifically focuses on advanced no-fins techniques and depth training to 30 meters. Pool courses emphasize confined-water skill development and controlled practice for dynamic and static disciplines, while open-water courses transition classroom skills into guided ocean depth progression. Safety and progressive skill-building are central, with structured practice sessions and technique-focused coaching.
Participants may bring personal gear; Pool: Wave 2 explicitly notes that gear is available to rent on-site. The curriculum is designed to serve beginners through advancing freedivers, with Wave 1 introducing foundational skills and Wave 2 expanding depth, distance, and advanced techniques. Toe's Freediving positions its offerings as practical, safety-minded, and education-focused pathways into freediving and underwater exploration.
Location
Greater Seattle area
Courses held in pool and ocean
Course Length
3 days
Three-day structured programs
Course Types
Pool · Open Water · Full
Six course formats available
Advanced Depth
30 m (Wave 2)
Depth training to 30 meters
View course dates and reserve a place for a three-day Wave 1 or Wave 2 program; gear rental available for select courses.
Master equalization early
Focus on learning Frenzel equalization during classroom sessions to ensure comfort and safety at depth.
Buddy system is critical
Always dive with a trained partner to monitor safety and assist in rescue scenarios if needed.
Dress for cold water
Wear a full wetsuit and consider gloves and boots for Puget Sound’s chilly temperatures to prevent hypothermia.
Practice breath-hold techniques daily
Consistent breath control exercises complement your training beyond course days to improve performance.
Wetsuit
Protects against cold waters of Puget Sound, maintaining body warmth during dives.
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Freediving fins
Long fins increase propulsion efficiency, crucial for deeper, longer dives.
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Mask and snorkel
Essential for seeing underwater clearly and conserving breath at the surface.
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Weight belt
Helps with buoyancy control and stability during descents and ascents.
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