PADI BASIC FREEDIVER COURSE
The PADI Basic Freediver Course is the first course on your journey of freediving adventures! Freediving is a rapidly growing sport. Our classes are the first step towards underwater photography, personal challenge and growth, and even into the world of freediving competition.
Although freediving appears to be a simple activity, there is a lot to learn about how to freedive safely and what happens to your body during longer breathhold dives. We will introduce you to static and dynamic breathholds, increased depth and more time underwater. In addition, we’ll teach you how to ensure your personal safety, as well as your buddies while freediving.
COURSE SCHEDULE
This certification includes online course work and in-person components.
Classroom coursework is fully online and with one in person orientation session.
In-person components:
Classroom and fitting sessions
Saturdays, time TBA
Pool sessions (choose one)
Sunday, 8am-11am
Wednesday, 7:00pm-11pm
Open Water Dive
One weekend at the Hood Canal or Des Moines, WA Dive Sites OR
Two days at a Local lake, Yale Lake or Battleground Lake
COST
$400.00 for the full course. This includes the PADI e-learning, virtual classroom, pool, and checkout dives.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be 12 years or older
Must be comfortable in water
Must be able to continuously swim 200 yards
Must be able to tread water for 10 minutes
Must fill out a medical and liability release. Some answers on the liability release will require a release from a physician prior to in-water activities.
LOCATION
Pool sessions are held at the Saint Helens, OR Swim Center.
Open Water Dives are typically held along the Hood Canal, or Des Moines WA area.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Pool sessions are held at the Saint Helens, OR Swim Center.
Open Water Dives are typically held along the Hood Canal, or Des Moines WA area.