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Intro - Freediving Discovery Day

This course is your first day getting to know the sport.
It covers the first day of the full Freediver course, where you learn all the fundamentals of freediving.

The day is divided into two parts:

Classroom session:
Through short lectures, videos and breathing techniques, we make sure you reach the water fully prepared.

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.

A diver during a Freedive Israel introductory freediving day

When you complete the Freediver course, you will receive a certificate 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. *Certification requires completing the second day of the full Basic Freediver course.

Course structure:

Prerequisites:

Able to swim 200 meters, with or without fins.

Minimum age: 12.

 

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.

 

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 duration:

One day

 

Hours:

8:30-15:00

 

Price:

800 NIS

*Professional underwater still photography is available on request for an additional fee.

What do you get with us?

A 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.​​​​

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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.

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Close guidance in the water

A professional instructor stays with you throughout every dive, whatever the depth or dive time.

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Videos of your dives, plus the option of professional still photos, so you can keep those beautiful underwater moments.

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Instruction of the highest standard

 

A professional, experienced team of instructors delivering the highest quality of learning.

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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.

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A unique experience and a warm home for divers

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.

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