• (Contact store)

Classes require a minimum of three people to run as scheduled. If fewer than three people sign up, we reserve the right to either cancel the class or impose a $100 surcharge.

Please be aware that, while we make every effort to keep our listings accurate and up to date, you should always call the store to confirm starting dates and times.

■ Be at least 12 years old
■ Completed medical history form

$350/person includes:
■ All instruction
■ Self-study materials
■ Digital logbook
■ eCertification card
Private instruction available for $550

You supply:
■ Swimsuit, towel
■ Mask, snorkel, freediving fins
■ Weight system, weights
■ Adequate exposure protection
Items other than mask/snorkel/fins may be available for rental

Students are also responsible for:
■ Plastic, photo-ID certification card, if desired (digital card provided at no charge)

Freediving (also known as apnea diving, skin diving or breath hold diving) are all forms of underwater exploration that do not use breathing apparatus such as scuba or CCRs. There are many freediving disciplines with constant weight diving being the most popular. As a scuba diver, this course will help improve your breathing efficiency.

• The SSI Freediver Level I / Pool Certification Course is your opportunity to learn about and experience then freedom of freediving. We start with in-depth discussions in the classroom before venturing to the pool sessions for more learning and practical experience.

• During the initial discussion session, you will learn about freediving equipment options, general safety, freediving skills, and basic physiology.

• We hold two pool separate pool sessions. You’ll learn basic kicks for freediving, how to safely execute the different pool disciplines, various equalizing techniques, proper safety practices, correct headfirst dive and ascent techniques, breath control and breathing recovery practices.

To qualify for Freediving Level I / Pool certification, you need to complete these skills:

• Dynamic Bi-Fin Breath hold Swim for a minimum of 150 feet

• Dynamic No Fins Swim for at least 75 feet

The number one rule in freediving is to never dive alone.

• For maximum attention and learning opportunities, classes are limited to four students.

• After certification, practice in our pool is ONLY permitted when you bring your own safety diver or swimming “spotter.”