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Level 1 PADI Freediver Course

The PADI Freediver Level 1 course is designed for beginners who want to experience the serenity and challenge of freediving. This course introduces the fundamental principles, techniques, and skills necessary for safe and enjoyable breath-hold diving. Whether you're looking to explore underwater worlds or improve your diving performance, this course provides the foundation for all freediving adventures.

What will the course include?

Knowledge Development

  • Learn about the physiology of breath-hold diving.

  • Understand the importance of equalization and techniques to safely equalize underwater.

  • Study safety procedures, risk management, and the buddy system.

  • Master relaxation and breathing techniques to extend dive times.

Confined Water Session

  • Practice static apnea (holding your breath while staying still) to build confidence and increase breath-hold time.

  • Learn dynamic apnea (swimming horizontally underwater while holding your breath) to develop efficient movement.

  • Focus on proper finning techniques and streamline positioning for energy conservation.

  • Work on relaxation strategies to enhance both comfort and performance underwater.

Open Water Sessions

  • Practice constant weight dives, where you'll swim down and up with fins or without assistance.

  • Reach depths of up to 10-16 meters (30-52 feet) while maintaining safety protocols.

  • Focus on equalization techniques during descent and proper body positioning for efficient ascent.

  • Participate in rescue scenarios to ensure proficiency in helping a buddy in need.​

Freediving Gear Introduction

  • Learn how to use basic freediving equipment, including masks, fins, snorkels, wetsuits, and weight systems.

  • Receive guidance on selecting the right gear for comfort and performance.

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Certificate Requirements

  • Complete the knowledge development section, either online or with an instructor.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in confined water skills, including a static breath-hold of 90 seconds and dynamic apnea of 25 meters.

  • Safely perform open water dives to a minimum depth of 10 meters.

  • Successfully complete all safety and rescue procedures.

Course Duration

The PADI Freediver Level 1 course typically takes

2-3 days to complete, depending on individual progress and conditions.
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Who can take this course?

  • Minimum age: 15 years old (with a Junior Freediver option available for those aged 12-14).

  • You must be able to swim and be in good physical health.

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and confidence to explore the underwater world, dive deeper, and enjoy the incredible freedom that comes with freediving

Level 2 PADI Freediver Course

The PADI Freediver Level 2 course is designed for those who have completed their Level 1 certification and want to advance their freediving skills. This intermediate course builds on the techniques learned in Level 1, introducing deeper diving techniques, more advanced equalization, and breath-hold strategies. It’s the perfect next step for divers looking to expand their freediving abilities and explore greater depths safely.

What will the course include?

Advanced Knowledge Development

  • Learn advanced physiology and the body’s adaptations to deeper depths.

  • Study deeper equalization techniques such as Frenzel and mouthfill equalization.

  • Understand advanced safety measures and rescue techniques.

  • Explore advanced breathing, stretching, and relaxation techniques to enhance breath-hold duration and recovery.

Confined Water Session

  • Practice extended static apnea (holding your breath) to improve breath-hold times.

  • Increase dynamic apnea distances (horizontal swimming while breath-holding) using refined finning and streamlining techniques.

  • Focus on better relaxation, CO2 tolerance, and mental focus to improve overall performance.

Open Water Sessions

  • ​Conduct deeper constant weight dives, aiming for depths of up to 24-30 meters (79-98 feet) using advanced equalization and finning techniques.

  • Refine your free-fall technique, allowing for efficient and relaxed descents.

  • Perform exhale dives to improve equalization and safety responses.

  • Engage in buddy rescues and freediver assistance at greater depths to ensure advanced safety skills.

Introduction to Training Techniques

  • Learn about training for greater depth, breath-hold, and overall performance.​

  • Understand how to plan and structure a freediving session for continuous improvement.

  • Introduction to dry training methods (including CO2 tables, stretching, and apnea walking) to help you improve outside of the water.​

Freediving Gear Knowledge

  • Dive deeper into freediving equipment selection, including specialized gear for deeper dives.​Learn how to fine-tune your gear for increased comfort and efficiency at depth.​

Certificate Requirements

  • Complete the knowledge development section, either online or with an instructor.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in confined water skills, including a static breath-hold of 2 minutes 30 seconds and dynamic apnea of 50 meters.

  • Safely perform constant weight open water dives to a depth of 20 meters.

  • Successfully complete all advanced rescue and safety procedures.

Course Duration

The PADI Freediver Level 2 course typically takes
3-4 days to complete, depending on individual progress and conditions.

Who can take this course?

  • Minimum age: 16 years old.​

  • You must have a PADI Freediver Level 1 (or equivalent) certification.

  • You must be able to swim and be in good physical health.

By the end of the PADI Freediver Level 2 course, you’ll have mastered advanced techniques, allowing you to dive deeper with confidence, improve your performance, and explore new underwater horizons. This course is the key to unlocking new depths in your freediving journey.

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