Level 1 Freediver Course

Pure Apnea LEVEL 1 IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FREEDIVE COURSE. It will be held over a two full day period consisting of classroom theory, pool session and an open water session. This COURSE IS DESIGNED TO SAFELY IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE, skills and ability in the fastest way possible. These COURSE ARE TAILORED TO SUIT YOUR DESIRED DISCIPLINE, from spearfishing, photography, competition or general freediving. Prerequisites - +18 years of age or +14 years of age with parental consent - Comfortable swimming and snorkeling in open water - In good health - Sign a COURSE REGISTER, Indemnity Form and Medical Questionnaire Students must have the following dive equipment: - Fins, preferably closed heel and long blade - Mask, preferably low volume - Snorkel - Wetsuit or exposure protection - Weight belt and weights Limited gear is available upon prior arrangement with the instructor. (There may be an additional charge) COURSE OUTLINE Theory (4hrs) - Introduction to freediving - Freediving physiology - Breathing and relaxation techniques - Identifying blackouts, LMC and ascent hypoxia - Safety and rescues - Importance of the buddy system - Pressure and equalization - Freedive Equipment Pool Session (4hrs) - Breathholds (static and dynamic) - Water rescues - Finning techniques and body position - Recovery breathing Open Water (6hrs) Shore dive – Up to 20m - Equalization - Buoyancy - Duck dives - Free Immersion (FIM) - Constant weight (CWT) - Rescue dives COURSE COST $500 Addition Costs Pool Cost $7 10% Discount on group bookings. A deposit of $250 will be needed to secure your placement. Any enquires, please do not hesitate to contact me. E: twine.andy@gmail.com M: 0420857841 F: facebook.com/onpointspearfishing/