Water-activities: Blue Heron Bridge Freedive Instructor Certification
Difficulty
Duration
Fitness Level
Overview
Unlock your potential as a freediving instructor in Florida’s pristine Blue Heron Bridge — a top-notch training site offering clear waters and abundant marine life. This intensive 5-day course combines skill-building, safety training, and environmental care, perfect for aspiring instructors or avid freedivers ready to deepen their expertise.
PADI Freedive Instructor Course
Become a PRO!
Select participants and date
Adventure Photos
About This Adventure
Transform your passion for freediving into a rewarding career with this immersive 5-day program at Blue Heron Bridge. Gain essential teaching skills, safety knowledge, and environmental care techniques through hands-on sessions in both open and confined waters. Elevate your expertise while connecting with like-minded individuals in a stunning coastal setting.
Turn your passion into a career!
Duration
5 Day Program
Start times will be determined by your instructor and provided to you
Location
Blue Heron Bridge, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach
Prerequisites
- Master Freediver or qualifying certification
- 18+ years
- EFR Primary and Secondary Care certified, or another sanctioned first aid and CPR course, within 24 months (option to add on for an additional fee)
- Current medical statement signed by a physician within 12 months
Course overview:
- Course orientation
- Learning & instruction
- Teaching skills & supervision
- Safety & risk management
- Freediving physiology & psychology
- Organizing & marketing
- Care for the environment
- Mindfulness & meditation techniques
- 3 open water sessions
- 3 confined water sessions
Materials & Equipment
For this course you will need the following:
- Mask & snorkel appropriate for freediving
- Bi-fins
- Appropriate exposure protection
- Safety lanyard
- Freediving computer
- Laptop or iPad
- Something to take notes with
Other equipment will be sent to you upon payment of course
Contact us to save on the online booking fee!
Adventure Tips
Arrive Prepared
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and your snorkeling gear for hands-on practice in open water.
Check Weather Conditions
Ensure calm seas and good visibility for the most effective training sessions.
Practice Breath-Hold Comfort
Work on relaxation techniques beforehand to maximize your learning during freedives.
Respect Marine Life
Use eco-friendly techniques and avoid touching marine creatures during dives.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Sea Turtles
- Colorful Reef Fish
History
Blue Heron Bridge has been a renowned diver training site for over two decades, known for its unparalleled clarity and marine biodiversity.
Conservation
The site emphasizes environmentally responsible diving, with strict guidelines on interactions to preserve its vibrant marine ecosystem.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in West Palm Beach, FL
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wetsuit
Keeps you comfortable in variable water temperatures during training.
spring specific
Mask and Snorkel
Essential for breathing during open water practice and safety checks.
Weight Belt and Weights
Helps with neutral buoyancy during dives.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protects your skin without harming marine life during open water sessions.