Basic Freediver
This program teaches fundamental Freediving techniques for comfortable enjoyment in the aquatic world to depths of up to 20m / 66ft. You will also practice Static Apnea to help develop your breath-holding abilities and in-water comfort.
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Is this course for you?
You're new to Freediving or typically dive in the shallows. You want to increase your breath-hold and your ability to dive deeper and stay longer. You aren’t familiar with Freediving safety. If so then this is the course for you!
Download and review the PFI medical form. If you say YES to any questions you may need to get doctors approval to take part in the course. Email us if you have any questions about the medical form.
Check out gear recommendations for this course.
Basic Freediver covers the following:
- Safety and buddy procedures
- Equipment for snorkeling and freediving
- Proper breathing for freediving
- Techniques for snorkeling and freediving
- Confined water & open water skill development
Format / Duration
This course is taught by independent PFI Instructors at locations all over the world. Each location has slightly different course layouts. Click on the Basic Freediver Location Links below to see sample schedules for different areas.
- Basic Freediver is held over 2 1/2-days, 8-hrs / days
- Includes: 2 classroom sessions, 2 pool sessions, 2 open water sessions
Prerequisites
- Swimming or snorkeling experience
- Good health and fitness
- 12 years of age with guardian permission
Cost
$345.00 US and includes the following:
- Personalized instruction from highly trained and accomplished PFI Instructors
- 1 instructor/assistant : 4 student divers ratio
- Basic Freediver student manual & workbook
- Pool and classroom sessions
- Open water instruction
- Boat fees may be an additional charge where applicable
- PFI T-Shirt
- Certification card and wall certificate
See our course schedule to register.
Locations
Lauderdale Divers at 1334 SE 17th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316.
Registration and Payment Details
To secure your spot in a course, we need to receive both your regsitration and either a 50% deposit or full payment. Any outstanding course balance is due by the start of the course. See our course schedule.
Freediving Course Sign Up
Or, contact Lauderdale Diver at 1-800-654-2073 to register.
