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$250.00
* We offer courses year round, but due to unpredictable ocean conditions through the months of November - December we will be offering more 1-day classroom and pool sessions with tentative ocean days based on ocean conditions!
Students enrolled in a pool only course will have a guaranteed spot on boat if ocean conditions are conducive to training during a course weekend. The cost of the ocean session is $129.
If you have any questions regarding the courses contact our Training Director, Matthew Pasa at Info@teachmetofreedive.com.
Other course dates available upon request! Send Email
Your deposit payment will hold the spot in your course, but you must finishing paying in full before the course begins.
*If you are signing up for a course & need to reschedule you will be charged a $150 rescheduling fee. Please be sure you can make these dates before you sign up.*
The FII Level I Course is two days and covers everything from safety and problem management, breathing techniques, & equipment selection to correct freediving methods for gradual depth progression. This course is ideal for scuba divers, recreational freedivers, and beginners wishing to master the freediving techniques enabling you to confidently freedive to depths up to 66 feet. The maximum breath hold for the course is 3 minutes.
Typical Schedule:
Day 1:
7:45am - 5:00-6:00pm
Classroom in morning, lunch, pool in afternoon
Day 2:
7:45am - 2:00pm
Boat in morning, lunch, written test
*Please keep in mind these times are very general guidelines. Ending times vary depending on course size and weather typically. Lunch is not provided, but you will have about an hour lunch break.
- L1 Safety & Problem Management for Freediving
- L1 Static Apnea Technique Development
- L1 Confined Water Rescue and Buddy Supervision Techniques
- Introduction to Freediving Specific Equipment Basic Physics and Physiology for the L1 Freediver
- Freediving Technique Development
- Correct Breathing for Freediving
- Equalization Techniques for the L1 Freediver
- Open Water Rescue Skills, Buddy Supervision and Self Evaluation
1. Mask – A low volume freediving mask is recommended.
2. Fins – Long blade freediving fins recommended.
3. Snorkel – A simple J-tube snorkel will be best.
4. Wetsuit – A 3mm is suitable year round in Florida. Open cell is preferable. A 1mm suit is the minimum requirement.
5. Weights – Small weights (1-2 lbs) are better to adjust your buoyancy and also create less drag. Coated weights are recommended, but uncoated weights are permitted.
6. Weight Belt– A rubber weight belt is necessary. Nylon weight belts are not permitted.
7. Freediving Computer – You will need a waterproof timing device. We highly recommend a freediving computer. The Aeris F.10, SporaSub SP1, and Beuchat Mundial are some of the best!
(All prices include boat trip and prices are per person)
1-2 Students: $1,000 / Student ($2,000 minimum)
3-4 Students: $799 / Student
5+ Students: $699 / Student
Private classes are scheduled to meet the needs of those in the class. They are perfect for yacht owners and crew, a business team building weekend, family fun weekend, etc. Our instructors can also travel based on availability. We’ve sent instructors across the state, across the country and even across the ocean to the Bahamas. Prices will vary when instructors have to travel, but we are happy to go wherever the diving leads!
LEVEL 1 COST:
$379 per person
(All prices include boat trip and prices are per person.)
Please Note: Instructors are certified through Freediving Instructors International and are contractors for Teach Me To Freedive, LLC. All instructors carry their own liability insurance.
