
Gili Hero Freedivers
WAVE 1 - BEGINNER FREEDIVER (2/3Days)
Unlock the Depths: Beginner Freediving Mastery
Service Description
Down to 20m Dive into the world of freediving with our Wave 1 course. Learn the fundamentals of breath-hold diving, safety protocols, and underwater techniques. Perfect for beginners aspiring to explore the ocean with confidence and style. COURSE OUTLINE • 2 theory sessions • 2 pool sessions • 2 or 3 open water sessions with boat DAY 1 (8:30am-4pm) Theory session: - Introduction to freediving - Physiology of breathing - Breathing and mental techniques - Relaxation and dry static apnea - Equalization Pool session: - Static breath-hold (STA) - Buddy system in static - Rescue protocol for static - Equalization drills Open water session: - Dive session briefing - Introductions of techniques, free immersion (FIM), dick dives, kicking technique (CWBF), body position & equalization DAY 2 (8:30am-4pm) Theory session: - Mammalian Dive Response (MDR) - Body adaptations - Safety, rescue and Buddy system - Briefing for dynamic session Pool session: - Dynamic Apnea (DYN) swimming for distance - Buoyancy, finning, body position, turn - Intro to no-fins - Rescue scenario Open water session: - Warm up and free immersion - Duck dive and kicking - Streamlining and turn - Buddy system and rescue scenario DAY 3 (4 HOURS) Open water session: - Deeper dives - Repetitively practicing all skills - Pass the requirements To get your certification Molchanovs Wave 1, here are the requirements: - 1:30+ min breath-hold (STA) - 30m Dynamic swimming in the pool (DYNB) - 12m dives pulling & kicking (FIM & CWBF) - 6-10m rescue - Pass theory exam *Include certification fees, full equipment, GoPro videos. If session on the reef a 100k marine park fee will be asked IMPORTANT! Every student must be a comfortable swimmer in the open ocean. Please keep in mind that the schedule can be adjusted depending on weather conditions or student performances...