SSI Level 1 Beginner Freediving Course

• SSI online learning materials
• A theory session
• Breath-work & mindfulness session
• Pool session
• Two ocean line training depth sessions
• SSI Freediving certification upon completion of course requirements
• Gear hire available (excluding wetsuits)

Day 1: 8.30am - 2.30pm (approx.)

Meet at UNSW Aquatic Centre, Randwick
Theory Session: Understanding the physiology of freediving.
Breath-holding & Mindfulness Session: A practical session which teaches you mindfulness and relaxation strategies to enable you to safely and comfortably hold your breath.

Break for lunch

Pool Session: Put your new knowledge to the test in the confined water session. Work on static breath-holding, finning, streamlining & no-fins technique for freediving, in-water safety and rescue skills.

Day 2: 8am - 1pm (approx.)

Meet at The Spit, Mosman
Ocean Depth Session 1: Pre-dive relaxation, buoyancy check, line diving technique and equalisation practice, free immersion technique.
Break for morning tea
Ocean Depth Session 2: depth advancement, constant weight freediving technique, safety and rescue skills.

• Molchanovs
• SSI
• PADI

• English

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Requirements:

• Aged 16+
• Able to swim at least 200m unassisted
• Not adverse to being out of your comfort zone!

Suitable for:

• Complete beginners
• Snorkelers, spearos, surfers
• Freedivers wanting to extend their knowledge and skills

Life happens so we keep cancellations flexible. Up to 30 days before your dive, you can reschedule, receive store credit, or nominate someone else to take your place. Cancel more than 31 days ahead for a full refund.