Freediving Courses

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AIDA 2

Freediver

For people who are already comfortable in open water using a wetsuit, fins, a face mask and snorkel, this course builds a foundation of good technique and safety so that you can buddy with other AIDA2 freedivers. The course consists of 2 theory sessions, a pool session and three open water sessions.

Content:

  • Theory - Physiology, Depth & Pressure, Equipment, Disciplines, Safety, The Environment

  • Breathing for Freediving - Breathing Exercises, Relaxation

  • Equalisation - Depth & Pressure

  • Safety - Buddying, Black out and LMC (pool and open water)

  • Technique - Duck dive, Finning (pool and open water)

  • Pool - Static and Dynamic pool training

  • Open Water - Free Immersion, Constant Weight

Duration & Requirements:

  • Duration: 3 Days

  • Requirements: 2 minutes STA; 40 meters DYN, 12 meters CWT, theoretical exam.

  • Prerequisites: Be 18 years of age or older (16 years with parent or guardian consent)

(Certification as an AIDA2 freediver is dependent upon reaching the target performances required by AIDA)

Equipment:

  • Wetsuit (5mm minimum)

  • Diving fins

  • Snorkel

  • Face-mask

These can be rented on the day at the course location.

Availability & Booking

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“Freediving is not a sport, it’s a way to understand who we are.”

— Natalia Molchanova