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PADI Freediver Course

Freediving: A Gateway to Underwater Serenity

Freediving is a discipline that combines:

  • Inner strength
  • Self-control
  • Breath mastery

Benefits:

  1. Peaceful underwater exploration
  2. Extended submersion on a single breath
  3. Personal control over your dive

Ideal for those seeking:

  • A serene ocean experience
  • Deep-water adventures without scuba gear

Take your first step: The PADI Freediver course introduces you to this growing underwater sport, opening the door to the captivating world beneath the waves.

PADI Freediver Course Structure

1. Knowledge Development

  • Self-paced study using PADI Freediver Touch (online app)
  • Includes videos and quizzes
  • Instructor support available for questions

2. Confined Water Sessions (2 sessions)

Learn and practice:

  • Breath-hold techniques
  • Static and dynamic apnea
  • Proper buddying techniques

Goals:

  • Static Apnea: 90 seconds
  • Dynamic Apnea: 25 meters

3. Open Water Sessions (1 day)

Practice:

  • Free Immersion (FIM)
  • Constant Weight (CWT) freediving
  • Proper buddy procedures

Goal:

  • Constant Weight freediving: 10 meters

Included:

  • PADI Freediver Touch app
  • Equipment hire for pool and open water sessions
  • Tuition by insured PADI professional freediving instructor
  • Small group sizes

Additional Costs

  • Entry fee to dive site (payable on arrival)

Prerequisites

  • Minimum age: 15 years
  • Swimming ability:
    • 200 meters continuously without aids, or
    • 300 meters with mask, snorkel, and fins

Locations

  • Pool Sessions: Two heated swimming pool options available, Clapham, Dulwich.
  • Open Water Sessions:
    • Wraysbury Lake or
    • Vobster Quay
    • Deep Spot ( Poland)

Location and Times

Sunday 20.00-21.45
Dulwich College Sports Club, London SE21 7LD

Wednesday 20.00-22.00
Clapham Leisure Centre, London SW4 6DB

Cost:

£485.00 with all equipment included

Duration:

 2 evening pool sessions + 1 day open water

Booking information:

When booking, choose your preferred start date, and we’ll then confirm your remaining scheduled dates with you.

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