Freediving Adventure in Portrush with Freedive Northern Ireland
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good swimming condition and comfortable in open water with basic breath control.
Overview
Dive beneath the surface along Northern Ireland’s rugged coast with Freedive Northern Ireland’s half-day course. Discover breath control, safety skills, and open water practice that take your swimming to a new level.
Try Freediving – Half Day Course
4 hours • Dabble in the world of Freediving • Equipment included • Ages 12+
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About This Adventure
Dive into adventure with our half-day freediving intro course! Perfect for snorkelers and swimmers, this unique experience combines breathing techniques, theory, and open water practice. Enhance your skills and confidence while exploring the underwater world, all with provided equipment and access to private showers. Unleash your potential today!
Unleash your potential and discover new worlds
Duration
4 hours
About
Are you a passionate snorkeler/swimmer but not sure yet if freediving is for you? Join our half-day freediving intro course, you will learn basic freediving techniques to enable you to increase your water skills and confidence
The course includes:
• 1 breathing and relaxation session • 1 dry breath hold session • 1 theory session • 1 open water session
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Everything's included: Equipment, hot private showers and changing rooms
Course Itinerary
We will start by learning to breathe correctly for freediving, and how to use your breathing to relax and you will try a dry breath-hold. We follow with a short theory session to talk about the most important safety-related issues associated with freediving. In the open water, we will practice descending on a line, while working on equalization, streamlining, and relaxation.
Adventure Tips
Focus on breathing technique
The key to freediving success is controlled breathing; practice relaxed, deep breaths during the course to calm your body and mind.
Dress for cold water
Portrush waters can remain chilly year-round—bring a wetsuit or use the provided gear to stay warm during open water sessions.
Hydrate before entering water
Proper hydration improves breath-hold capacity and overall comfort, so drink water before your session begins.
Notify instructors of any medical issues
Disclose any respiratory or cardiovascular conditions to your guide to ensure adapted safety measures during freediving.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Grey seals frequently patrol the coastal waters around Portrush.
- Atlantic puffins can be spotted in the nearby cliffs off-season.
History
Portrush’s maritime heritage is rich with fishing and trade dating back centuries, shaping the coastal culture that today underpins its watersport activities.
Conservation
Local operators, including Freedive Northern Ireland, emphasize minimal environmental impact and educate participants on marine ecosystem preservation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm during extended exposure to cold Atlantic waters.
spring|fall|winter specific
Mask and snorkel
Facilitates vision and breathing at the surface during practice and open water sessions.
Freediving fins
Long fins improve propulsion and streamline your underwater movement.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated aids breath-hold performance and overall endurance.