How long does it take to learn to freedive?

Your training might take two to three days or longer. The recommended course duration is 15 hours, but keep in mind that during confined- and open-water sessions, your instructor will focus on helping you become a confident and comfortable freediver, not on how long it takes.

Can I teach myself to freedive?

Obviously, freediving is not something you should attempt to learn on your own. Even after earning your certification, it’s still a good idea to do your first dives as a certified diver in the company of a qualified freediving instructor or a dive buddy, at the very least.

Where can you free dive?

8 Bucket List Freediving Destinations

  • Koh Tao –Thailand.
  • Deans Blue Hole – Long Island, Bahamas.
  • Cebu – Philippines.
  • The Blue Hole – Dahab, Egypt.
  • The Great Blue Hole – Belize.
  • Cenotes of Mayan Riviera – Mexico.
  • Gili Islands – Lombok, Indonesia.
  • Sri Lanka.

Should I take a freediving course?

We recommend that everyone who wants to freedive should do a recognized course with a qualified instructor from an insured agency. Despite the relative lack of equipment, there is much to learn when freediving, especially concerning safety, techniques and being aware of the risks – getting it wrong can be fatal.

What is needed for free diving?

Here is what you need.

  1. A low volume mask. large airspaces requires quite a lot of air from your lungs to keep them equalised , and as a freediver we need to keep as much air in our lungs as possible, so we opt for masks with a low internal volume.
  2. A really simple snorkel.
  3. Long, flexible fins.
  4. A wetsuit.

How do you prepare for a freediving course?

Preparing for a Freediving Course

  1. Read your Freediving Manual.
  2. Practice Relaxation Exercises.
  3. Practice Breathing Exercises.
  4. Put It All Together and Practice Breath Holds on Your Bed.
  5. Get a Good Night’s Sleep Prior to your Dive Day.

What are the dangers of freediving?

The biggest danger in freediving is a blackout; you may have heard it called shallow water blackout. If the oxygen level in your blood drops below a certain level, the brain can no longer maintain consciousness, and a blackout is the result. Blackouts are not common, just like running out of gas is not common.

Who is the best free diver in the world?

Alexey Molchanov
For the past four years, Alexey Molchanov has been the undisputed best all-around free diver in the world. He broke yet another world record last week, this time beneath an icy surface.

How can I practice freediving at home?

Sit on a comfy chair or lay on a bed. Breathe calmly and slowly for 2 minutes – No deeper or faster than you would normally. Take a deep breath in, then exhale everything, then take a really deep breath in… as deep as you can manage. As you hold your breath, relax and think of other things.

Where is the freediving club in New Zealand?

Auckland Freediving Club are proud to host the Freediving New Zealand Pool Nationals at the Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre, AUT Millennium, Auckland.

What can I learn from the freediving course?

Learn the skills and gain knowledge to safely & effectively increase your dive time through a range of streamlining, stretching, relaxation & breathing techniques and consistently bring home the seafood. Whether you’re completely new to freediving or fairly experienced and looking to improve your technique, this course is for you.

How to increase dive time in New Zealand?

Come join us and one of New Zealand’s most experienced freedive instructors. Learn the skills and gain knowledge to safely & effectively increase your dive time through a range of streamlining, stretching, relaxation & breathing techniques and consistently bring home the seafood.

Who is Wild Blue spearfishing and freediving instructor?

Wild Blue is proud to present our Spearfishing and Freediving Training in conjunction with Primitive Aquatics. Come join us and one of New Zealand’s most experienced freedive instructors.