Freediving

The PADI Freediver course consists of three main phases:

Knowledge development about freediving principles through independent study with the PADI Freediver TouchTM (or your instructor may conduct class sessions).

• Confined water session to learn breath-hold techniques as well as static and dynamic apnea. Goal – static apnea of 90 seconds and dynamic apnea of 25 meters/80 feet.
• Open water sessions to practice free immersion and constant weight freedives, plus proper buddy procedures. Goal – constant weight freedive of 10 meters/30 feet. Maximum depth 16 meters/55 feet.

Prerequisites:

• Be 15 years of age or older in Good Health & Fitness (Medical Questionaire).
• Be able to swim at least 200m non-stop without fins or 300m using mask, fins and snorkel.

Schedule

Saturday 8:00AM - 6:00PM*
Sunday 7:00AM - 3:00PM*

*These are approximate times. Course duration may vary from class to class

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the course fee?
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Classroom, pool, and ocean sessions as well as the PADI digital learning course for the Freediver program.

What equiupment do I need?

• Mask
• Snorkel
• Fins
• Full Wetsuit 5mm
• Weight Belt
• Gloves
• Watch / Gauge

How many people are in a class?
We cap our Freediving classes at 4 students.

How much does the course cost?
Tuition and Digital Course: $449**

** Some courses are conducted at Catalina Island and there are additional fees for those courses