SINCE 2018
Basic Freediving Course
The Basic Freediving course gives you both theoretical and practical tools, and uncovers the aquatic abilities that have lived in all of us since the dawn of time. Throughout the course you will deepen the unique experience of holding your breath and diving, and build real confidence underwater – all with the help of advanced breathing techniques, a skilled and professional team of instructors, and a learning program tailored to every diver, both in the classroom and in the water.
Each day is divided into two parts:
Classroom session:
Through lectures and videos, we teach breathing techniques that help you reach the water fully prepared. We also practice correct technique and equalization on dry land, so you are ready for the water session.
Water session:
With just 2-3 divers per instructor, you get personal attention and precise feedback to improve your technique.
Your instructor stays with you for every moment underwater, whatever the depth, so you always feel safe and confident.
When you complete the Freediver course, you will receive an international certification and a personal email with online access to all the course material, so you can keep your knowledge fresh. From the moment you are certified, you are part of the freediving community and can dive and train at any freediving school around the world.
Course structure:
Prerequisites:
Able to swim 200 meters, with or without fins.
Minimum age: 15.
Course structure - Day 1
Classroom session:
Introduction to the world of freediving and its disciplines.
Getting to know your equipment and how to use it.
Duck dives – the most efficient way to start your descent.
Correct leg work and finning technique.
Equalization.
Breathing techniques – 2 parts.
Recovery breathing.
Diet and hydration.
Water session:
Preparing your equipment.
Practicing correct, efficient breathing in the water.
Practicing duck dives, leg work and finning technique.
Practicing and improving body position while diving.
Buoyancy check.
Maximum depth: 12 meters.
Course structure - Day 2
Classroom session:
Review of and feedback on Day 1.
Refining your breathing technique.
Freediving safety procedures.
Safety diving and rescue, and effective teamwork in the water.
Pranayama – yogic breathing exercises focused on freediving (increasing chest capacity and diaphragm flexibility).
Water session:
Warm-up dives.
Breathing drills and improving your breathing in the water.
Working with a buddy as each other's safety diver.
Safety procedures and a full rescue drill.
Dives to a maximum depth of 21 meters.
Maximum depth:
21 meters
Course duration:
2 days
Student-to-instructor ratio:
Up to 3 students per instructor in the water
Hours:
8:30-15:00
Price:
1,300 NIS
*The price includes your certification, learning materials, full freediving equipment, transport to the dive sites, and photos and video of you from the course!
*Professional underwater still photography is available on request for an additional fee - click here for details.
What do you get with us?
A freediving course training standard you will only find with us:
Small diving groups!
No more than 3 students per instructor, so every dive is high quality and every participant gets full attention.
Eilat's only professional freediving boat of its kind
The only boat in Eilat that is approved and meets every freediving safety standard, taking you to new and varied freediving sites.
Top-quality professional learning materials
Access to professional learning materials in Hebrew and English to deepen your knowledge and skills.
Close guidance in the water
A professional instructor stays with you throughout every dive, whatever the depth or dive time.
Videos of your dives, plus the option of professional still photos, so you can keep those beautiful underwater moments.
Instruction of the highest standard
A professional, experienced team of instructors delivering the highest quality of learning.
A premium gear set including: gear bag, fins, mask and snorkel, a well-fitted freediving wetsuit (women's and men's cuts), a silicone weight belt and a cozy poncho.
International certification
A prestigious certification from the Apnea Total freediving organization.
A unique experience and a warm home for freedivers
A place to grow as a freediver and join a warm, supportive community, with a special atmosphere and amazing people who love to dive and hang out together, in the water and out of it.