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Learn to Freedive the Right Way. Push your limits in a fun and engaging learning environment.
About
Learn performance and safety protocols that enable you to confidently freedive depths of up to 55 feet (16 meters). This course is designed as a fun learning experience for any level and is beginner friendly. Freediver course is conducted over two days in three phases:
Duration
- 2 Day course: Saturday & Sunday
- 6 Hours per day
Prerequisites
- Minimum age is 12 (parent signature required for those under 18)
- Must be comfortable in the water
Saturday
**1. Academic Learning**
Start with online learning (completed before class) followed by academic lecture to understand freedive physics, underwater physiology, and technical skills of freediving. We'll also overview the gear and skills you'll need to succeed.
**2. Pool Training**
Pool training sessions are designed to refine your water skills in a controlled environment. You’ll learn buddy procedures for rescuing divers from black out, practice breathing techniques and perform static apnea, as well as essential movement skills like duck diving and fin kick technique
Sunday
**3. Ocean Dives**
Put it all together for open ocean training. We’ll utilize a freedive float and line to train for diving to depth. You’ll work in rotation with other freedivers to master your skills and equalization as we seek depth under the supervision of your instructor.
Certification Requirements
You'll Spend the Weekend Learning and Training to Complete the Following Skills Requirements:
Pool
- 300m swim with mask, snorkel, fins
- 1:30 minute static apnea (STA)
- 25 meter dynamic apnea (DYN)
Ocean
- Minimum 10m (33') Depth
- Underwater Rescue
RENTAL GEAR
We offer a fleet of FREE rental gear, all freedive specific equipment, for your use during the course.
Students enrolled in a course get a 20% discount on all Odyssey Freediving gear, as well as any other brands carried on our website.
Freedive Gear Used in Course
- Open Cell Wetsuit
- Long Blade Fins
- Low Volume Mask & J-Tube Snorkel
- Weight belt & Weights
- 3mm Dive Gloves and Socks
What to bring
- Swimsuit & towel
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
Equipment Purchase Discount Available for Participants
Photo/Video Package Add-On Available
Course Deposit is Transferrable but Not Refundable
Booking Notes
##Hello and congratulations on booking your upcoming Freediver course!
We look forward to training with you and guiding you along your journey into the world of freediving. Listed below are the details you need for the course.
Your Freediver course consists of three phases. Academic, Pool, and Ocean Phase. Your eLearning will be sent to you via email on Monday the week of your course and must be completed by Friday afternoon.
##Equipment:
As a student in this course you get a 20% discount on any gear purchases from odysseyfreediving.com using the code STUDENT. This code is valid anytime before, during, or up to one week after your course. Please reach out to us at sales@odysseyfreediving.com if you have any questions or would like assistance on getting equipment.
Required equipment for your Freediver course is a low-volume mask, long blade fins, snorkel, wetsuit with integrated hood (5 mm minimum and 7 mm recommended), weights and weight belt, gloves, and socks. A watch and dive knife are optional but highly recommended. All rental gear is included in the price of your course. If you have your own equipment, please bring it so we can help you get assimilated.
We use high quality equipment in our courses and you will be responsible for the transportation and care of the rental gear issued to you for the weekend. You'll learn about and how to use freediving specific equipment. Everything in our rental fleet is for sale in our shop.
##Day 1 Academic and Pool:
##Monterey Sports Center
301 E Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940
We'll start by meeting in the Monterey Sports Center Lobby at 8 am. After a short introduction we’ll use the conference room for academic review and lecture from 8:30-10:30 am. We encourage everyone to have breakfast or snack before our academic review. Feel free to bring your lunch or pick one up locally.
Following our academic review, we will issue your rental gear. Once you have all the items you need we will suit up together and get in the pool. Here, we will practice dive safety, static and dynamic apnea, and learn breathing and physical techniques to improve your freediving. The pool session will finish by 3 pm, followed by a short debrief.
*Occasionally we conduct class and confined water at the Aquarius Dive Shop pool in Monterey. If this is the case for your course, your instructor will send out details for location.
##Day 2 Ocean Session:
##Breakwater Cove
32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
We’ll meet at Breakwater Cove at 8 am to assess the site and plan our dive. We'll conduct a short breathwork and stretching seminar to warm up, then begin suiting up to enter the water. Once in the water, we’ll practice getting to depth and conduct skill assessments required to complete your Freediver certification. Make sure to bring a towel or something to sit on during our yoga/warm up session on the grass.
Open Water days on Sunday will coincide with our Monterey Community Line Dive Sessions. This is where other certified Freedivers will join us and dive on seperate floats while you actively work with your instructor. It is also a great opportunity for students who could not pass during their first class, to come join another training session and complete their certification. We run Monterey Community Line Dive Sessions a few times a month and they are an excellent way to keep your skills sharp and advance your training.
##Tips for the Weekend:
##Stay Hydrated:
Proper hydration is crucial for freediving. Make sure you drink enough water leading up to and throughout the course. Bring a water bottle, a source of electrolytes, and snacks each day.
##Get a Good Night's Rest:
A well-rested body and mind are essential for success. Aim for a good night's sleep before each day.
##Comfortable Attire:
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for each day with sun protection for the open water day. Layered clothing is best because Monterey can be cold and foggy, or sunny and warm, fluctuating throughout the day.
##Open Mindset:
Be ready to learn and embrace new techniques and skills. Everything in this course is done for a reason, so approach it with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
##Team Attitude:
Approach the course with a positive attitude and an eagerness to explore the underwater world. With myself instructing and assisting, we will be a team this weekend. A teamwork mentality will increase safety and enjoyment.
We look forward to sharing this education and helping you become a confident and skilled Freediver. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your safety, enjoyment, and learning are our top priorities.
