Breathing
Learn the secrets freedivers use to hold their breath for over 3 minutes.
Freediving 1
Beginner Class
- Price
- $399
- When
- Saturdays, 12–5pm
- Where
- College of Marin
- Certification
- AIDA Level 1
- Gear
- All basic gear included
Learn to freedive! This class provides a complete introduction to freediving.
In this class you will learn...
Pressure
Learn about the pressure water puts on the airspaces in our body, and how to deal with it. Dive down without any pain in your ears.
Relaxation
Learn to put yourself in a state of deep mental and physical relaxation.
Safety
Get thorough training in the principles and practice of freediving safety, including underwater rescue.
When & where
LAND CLASS · 12-2:30PMCollege of Marin (classroom)
WATER CLASS · 2:30-5PMCollege of Marin (deep diving pool)
The water class takes place in the Bay Area's deepest diving pool, at the College of Marin. With crystal clear water heated to 85 degrees and 16 feet of depth, you'll learn the fundamental skills of freediving in perfect conditions.
What's included?
Included
- All basic gear rental - mask / snorkel / fins / weightbelt / weights.
- All learning materials.
- Certification from AIDA, the global governing body of freediving.
Not included
- Wetsuits. A wetsuit is not required for the pool, but we recommend bringing one if you have one, or purchasing one from us, in case you need extra warmth.
- Food.
- Transportation.
Prerequisites
You don't need any prior freediving or scuba diving experience to take this class. You don't need to be a strong swimmer, but you should be able to tread water and swim to the side of a pool whenever you need to.
FAQs
Will I get a certification from this class?
Yes. As long as you complete both the land and water classes, and demonstrate that you know how to freedive safely, you will receive a Level 1 certification from AIDA, the worldwide governing body of freediving.
Our class moves at a more advanced pace than the standard AIDA curriculum, so it also includes the opportunity to complete the theory, confined water, and some of the open water requirements of the Level 2 (Intermediate Freediver) AIDA certification. If you are interested in upgrading your certification from Level 1 to Level 2, you can sign up for Freediving 2 and complete the remaining requirements at your own pace.
How deep do we need to be able to freedive to get certified?
There is no depth requirement to get certified. The AIDA Level 1 certification is totally focused on safety. You must demonstrate you have both the knowledge and skills to freedive safely in order to receive the certification. But there is no pressure to dive to a certain depth.
Can my child take this class?
16 and 17 year old children can take this class on their own with parental consent, and 12-15 year old children can take the class together with their parent as long as they are strong swimmers and very comfortable in the water.