Beginner Freediving Course CENTRAL COAST, OCEANIA


11 - 12 JANUARY 2025
Molchanovs | SSI
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AUD 600.00

YOUR ADVENTURE

Learn to Freedive on the Central Coast with this beginners Freediving course! Master the foundations of freediving, equalisation, breath-holding and relaxation in the waters of the Central Coast.

Our courses consistently take place amidst the stunning backdrop of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, and the tranquil waters of the Central Coast. We cater to complete beginners through to individuals with prior freediving experience, spearing, surfing, or diving yet to undergo formal freediving training.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or seeking to refine your existing skills, our Level 1 course is the ideal platform to nurture your passion for the underwater world.

  • Book now, pay later
  • Learn all the theory, physiology and science behind Freediving
  • Dive into the mental and physical techniques required for blissful dives
  • Enjoy depths between 12-20m on a single breath
  • Complete your SSI Level 1 or Molchanovs Wave 1, your choice!

Join us to unlock the wonders of the ocean’s depths and discover the harmony between mind and water that freediving brings.

INCLUDES

Your 2-day beginner Freediving course includes:

  • SSI or Molchanovs certification
  • Gear & free training program
  • Skills to dive 20m deep on one breath
  • Equalisation problem solving
  • Relaxation and mental techniques
  • Skills to hold your breath for 1:30+ mins
  • Static breath holding
  • Dynamic (distance) diving with and without fins
  • 2 x depth diving sessions
  • Frenzel equalisation
  • Rescue procedures.

NEED TO KNOW

Learn to Freedive and complete your SSI or Molchanovs certification.

  • We’ll take a quick boat ride from Terrigal to our dive site
  • Age: 12+ with parental consent or 18+
  • Requirement: must be able to swim comfortably unassisted.

WHAT TO BRING

We’ll provide your mask, snorkel, freediving fins, weight belt, and weights.

  • Reef safe sunscreen, sunglasses and hat – you know the drill
  • Travel calm tablets if you’re prone to motion sickness
  • Swimmers, towel, reusable water bottle, dry clothes
  • For ultimate comfort, please bring your wetsuit. Alternatively, hire one of ours for AUD40.

ITINERARY

We’ll meet at 8.30am daily. Classroom and pool sessions are held on the Central Coast.

DAY 1: Mingara Aquatic Centre, 8.30am – 3.00pm. Knowledge development about equalisation, freediving, and safety, as well as breathing and breath hold techniques and relaxation. This is followed by a pool session to put these techniques into practice, as well as introduce dynamic apnea (swimming distance underwater), and safety training for rescues.

DAY 2: Terrigal Haven, 8.30am – 2.30pm. Two open-water sessions. The first session is designed to get you comfortable with equalisation, free immersion, and depth diving techniques. In the afternoon the second open-water session will bring all the skills that you have learnt together in constant weight freediving to get you deep!

TEASER EXPERIENCE

MEET THE TEAM

ABOUT CENTRAL COAST

TRAVEL GUIDELINES

If you’re coming from overseas, please ensure you understand the latest restrictions, travel and health requirements for international travel for both directions of your trip by visiting relevant government and visa websites.

GETTING AROUND

Classroom and pool sessions are held in Terrigal on the Central Coast. We’ll all meet at 8:30am each day.

THINGS TO DO

  • Beaches galore, stroll the stunning coastline
  • Visit local markets
  • Splash in the rockpools
  • Terrigal Boardwalk
  • Firescreek Botanical Winery
  • Seaside dining
  • Galleries and piccasso evenings

OPERATOR CANCELLATION POLICY

Freedive Adventures offers 14-days cancellation, with the exception of last-minute bookings. We do not offer refunds after this timeframe.

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