Woebegone Ocean School in Jervis Bay offers kids an 8-week journey through freediving, yoga, and ocean awareness. Build confidence and a lifelong bond with the sea in a stunning coastal setting.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5–2 hours per session
Fitness Level
Suitable for children with basic swimming competence; improves breath control and physical flexibility
Wildlife
History
Jervis Bay has been cherished by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal community for thousands of years for its marine resources and cultural heritage.
Conservation
The school actively promotes reef-safe products and environmental education to protect local marine habitats.
Woebegone Freedive
Woebegone Ocean School in Jervis Bay offers kids an 8-week journey through freediving, yoga, and ocean awareness. Build confidence and a lifelong bond with the sea in a stunning coastal setting.
Woebegone Freedive is a Woollamia, New South Wales-based operator delivering freediving, snorkelling and ocean education experiences in Jervis Bay and Jervis Bay Marine Park. The business offers a mix of short expeditions, multi-hour boat trips and structured courses suitable for beginners through to advanced freedivers. Key offerings include holiday kids freediving workshops, an 8-week Ocean School program, line training boat sessions, guided snorkel/freedive expeditions, swim-with-whales trips and Molchanovs Wave 1 and Wave 2 freediver courses.
All programs focus on skill development and ocean awareness. Kids offerings combine freediving lessons, safety skills and ocean education in small-group formats. Adult sessions emphasize equalisation, line technique and breathwork, with personalized coaching noted on specific line and boat sessions. Several guided expeditions highlight Jervis Bay’s marine life — dolphins, fur seals and migrating whales — and include on-water guidance and flexible scheduling.
Woebegone Freedive promotes low-impact practices during sessions and recommends reef-safe sunscreen on marine excursions. The operator works within the Jervis Bay Marine Park environment and provides hands-on learning in natural settings. With a clear focus on accessible entry points for newcomers and step-up courses for progressing freedivers, Woebegone Freedive aims to build water confidence and marine connection for families, youth and adult participants.
Location
Woollamia, NSW
Operating in Jervis Bay Marine Park
Session Lengths
2–6 hours
From 2-hour to multi-hour expeditions
Kids Programs
Ocean School & Workshops
8-week terms and holiday workshops
Courses
Molchanovs Wave 1 & 2
Beginner and advanced freediver courses
Choose from kids workshops, snorkel/freedive trips and Molchanovs courses — book a session in Woollamia for hands-on coastal learning.
Start with basic swimming skills
Ensure children have comfortable basic swimming ability before beginning freediving training to maximize safety and enjoyment.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during sessions on the beach and in the sun to maintain energy levels throughout the class.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect skin from UV damage while minimizing harm to marine ecosystems during outdoor lessons.
Wear comfortable, quick-dry swimwear
Choose gear that allows ease of movement and dries fast between water and yoga activities.
Mask and snorkel
Enables kids to see underwater clearly and practice freediving fundamentals.
Rash guard or swim shirt
Provides sun protection during outdoor sessions on the water and beach.
summer
Yoga mat
Useful for comfort during on-land yoga and stretching exercises.
all
Water shoes
Protect feet from rocky or uneven surfaces on the shore.