PADI Basic Freediver
The PADI Basic Freediver course is a subset of the PADI Freediver course. It’s a great first step for developing solid freediving skills and earning a pool qualification which will be your ticket into many freediving clubs in London and beyond. You will learn basic freediving principles, understand what happens when you hold your breath and then focus on practicing breath-hold techniques in a pool.
In the PADI Basic Freediver course, you learn to use a mask, snorkel and fins, and may also use a wetsuit and weight belt. Using gear designed specifically for freediving is best, however, in this course, you may be able to use snorkelling equipment you already own.
If you would like to go straight on to the full PADI Freediver course click here.
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Availability: Contact us for booking information
Course Overview
The PADI Basic Freediver course consists of two main phases:
- Knowledge Development where you lean about freediving principles through independent study with the PADI Freediver Elearning (an Online app with videos & Quizzes, allowing you to do the theory at home before the pool session). Your instructor will be available to answer any questions or queries you may have as well
- 2x Confined Water Sessions to learn and practice breath-hold techniques as well as introduce both ‘Static’ (STA) and ‘Dynamic’ (DYN) apnea disciplines, plus proper pool freediving safety and buddying techniques.
- Goal – Static Apnea of 90 seconds
- Goal – Dynamic Apnea of 25m
Requirements
- Elearning: Read and complete the home study including knowledge reviews and final exam.
- Complete quick review quiz in person with your instructor.
Prerequesites
To enrol in the PADI Basic Freediver course you must be:
- Be 12 Years old or older
- Demonstrate the ability to swim continuously on the surface for 200 metres without swimming aids or for 300m with mask, snorkel and fins.
- Complete the PADI Freediver Medical History Form, the PADI Freediver Program Release of Liability form and the PADI Freediver Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding
Duration
- 1:1 on a Saturday and Sunday evening.
Cost
- £290
What’s included?
- PADI Freediver Touch Elearning including knowledge development reviews, videos, quizzes and final exam.
- All equipment hire for both pool sessions.
- Tuition by a professional PADI Freediving Instructor
- PADI certification fee
- Small group sizes
Locations
- We typically use Putney Leisure Centre as it is the biggest and best dive pool in South West London.
Completion
- PADI Basic Freediver E-card (certification)
- Qualified as a Pool Only Freediver with experience and understanding of proper pool freediving safety and buddying requirements
Your next Adventure
Once you have completed the PADI Basic Freediver course you might fancy trying out freediving to depth on open water by upgrading to the PADI Freediver course. Here you will be introduced to 2 new apnea disciplines including ‘Free Immersion’ (FIM) and ‘Constant Weight’ (CWT), learn about equalisation, duck diving as well as proper open water freediving safety & buddy procedures. Alternatively you might like to complete the full PADI Freediver course.
Course Dates
Contact Dive Wimbledon for course availability.
