PFI Basic Freediver (Static + Depth)

The objective of this course is to introduce participants to the benefits, skills, techniques, safety procedures, and problem-solving strategies required for beginning freediving. The course includes the development of basic static apnea skills, with a minimum target of 1:00 minute, and dynamic apnea skills over a distance of 10 metres.

Packages We Offer

We offer 3 different packages. Contact us and we will help you choose which one fits best for you!

PFI Basic Freediver (Static + Depth) Coral – €305,-

Includes:

• 1 Knowledge Review session
• 1 Confined water session   
• 1 Open water session
• Total: 3 group sessions
• Extra group training sessions for 75€ per session.
• Extra private training sessions for 150€ per session.
• Gear rental
• Insurance

Does not include: entrance to the dive sites, instructor entrance to the dive sites

PFI Basic Freediver (Static + Depth) Pearl – €455,-

Includes:

• PFI Basic Freediver (Static + Depth) Coral
• 2 extra group sessions
• Total: 5 group sessions
• 1h30 dry Equalization workshop
• Extra group training sessions for 70€ per session.
• Extra private training sessions for 140€ per session.
• Gear rental
• Insurance

Does not include: entrance to the dive sites, instructor entrance to the dive sites

PFI Basic Freediver (Static + Depth) Diamond – €725,-

Includes:

• PFI Basic Freediver (Static + Depth) Pearl
• 1 extra private session
• Total: 5 group sessions & 1 private session
• 2h dry equalization workshop
• Extra group training sessions for 65€ per session.
• Extra private training sessions for 135€ per session.
• Gear rental
• Dive site entrance and instructor dive site entrance 
• Insurance

Note:

• Dynamic sessions are preferably conducted in a swimming pool, although confined open water may be used when necessary for scheduling and course planning.
• Dry sessions are giving during the practical sessions
• A knowledge review session will be held via Zoom after you complete the course e‑learning.
• A group session is maximum of 4 students for one instructor.
• One session lasts around 2h unless stated otherwise on the package
• Maximum 2 sessions per day.
• Insurance coverage runs from the start to the end of your Wave 1 course, capped at 90 days from the course start date. If the course runs longer than 90 days, coverage ends on day 90 regardless of course status. You’re responsible for your own insurance for any training after certification or after coverage expires, whichever is first.

The course will cover topics such as:

• Essential safety procedures for breath-holding at the Basic Freediver Level
• Proper breathing techniques for freediving and snorkeling
• Confined water skill development
• Equipment for freediving and snorkeling
• The fundamental physics and physiology of freediving

Some of the skills you will be able to perform at the end of the PFI Basic Freediver course are:

• Safety skills as a buddy
• Perform a 1:00 minute static breathhold in the pool with opportunity to increase to maximum capacity
• Dive with proper technique to a depth of 10 meters with proper recovery breathing