Freediving Course (Apnea Level 1)

Single breath, no tank. How deep can you go?

Have you ever dreamed of swimming like a dolphin or wondered what it feels like to fly underwater? That's what Freediving is all about! The SSI Freediving program will take you deeper than you’ve ever been on a single breath with amazing opportunities to swim and interact with the ocean creatures in a way we could only dream of before.

Freediving offers serious excitement and serious fun; Freediving is one of the fastest growing unique water sport and leisure activities in the world today.

The Freediving philosophy is irresistible, it is one of enjoyment and relaxation, it promotes a health and fitness based lifestyle and everyone can embrace Freediving and benefit from the amazing pleasures of the underwater world. Whether it is at depths of 5 metres or well beyond, Freediving is accessible to all ocean enthusiasts. Open your passport to an underwater lifestyle filled with adventure and excitement, Freediving gives you total freedom of movement underwater and the possibility of allowing you to move like our friendly marine mammals in a completely natural way.

Freediving (Apnea Level 1)

The introduction to the purest form of diving. Learn proper breathing techniques, familiarise yourself with diaphragm breathing and take a deep breath like you never have before. In the SSI level 1 Freediving course you acquire the proper skills and knowledge to partake in Freediving to depths of 20 metres in the most relaxed and safest manner possible. You will develop skills necessary to train your body to be more efficient with oxygen, gain better respiration and muscle flexibility and learn new skills to take your Freediving to the next level.

Course Format

Two Evenings and One Weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

Tuesday | 6pm - 8pm | Classroom Instruction.

Wednesday | 6pm - 8pm | Classroom Instruction.

Saturday | 8am - 4pm | Confined Water Training.
The pool session is where you will learn the skills required for Apnea Freediving. It is here that you will learn proper techniques for stretching, breathing, finning, streamlining and rescues.

Sunday | Times dependant on tides | Ocean Dives.
The ocean training is designed to solidify the skills you learned in the pool. This is where you will put into practice all of your Apnea Freediving skills and dive to depths while playing amongst the turtles and tropical fish found at our training sites.

Thursday (after the completion of your course) | 7pm - 8pm | Graduation BBQ
A great two weeks finishes with you as a fully licensed freediver and we invite you to celebrate with graduation drinks and a BBQ with your newly made diving buddies and friends.

$449

Includes BONUS 5 week fitness training program valued at $100!

Important Information

Included:

SSI Educational Pack including Freediving manual and log book.

Transportation in our modern fleet of air conditioned buses from our store to your training sites.

Confined Water training in our heated pool.

Ocean dives out at the beautiful Cook Island Marine park, with morning tea and refreshments provided.

5 week training program valued at $100!

Not Included: Your own personal freediving gear. WH&S recommends that each person uses their own personal items to reduce the possibility of disease transmission. Freediving packages are available to buy at Freediving Student discount rates.

Requirements:

Minimum age is 14 years.

You must complete and sign a medical questionnaire.

You must be able to swim.

Independent study must be completed prior to course starting.

Recommended: For your comfort it is recommended that you wear a wetsuit.

Cancellation (or transfer of dates)

More than 7 days notice $50. Inside 7 days $100 since the opportunity to re-sell your place is lost. No refunds once course is underway.