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Basic Freediver Course - Gold Coast

Category: Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Region: Gold Coast
State: QLD

AUD $349.00

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8h
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OceanSense Freediving

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Our Basic Freediver is the perfect way to learn and build your skills in a controlled and confined environment.  

OceanSense instructors will take you through the Theory of Freediving, a breath Workshop, Yoga for Freediving and a pool skills session to work on techniques to build your confidence in the water.​

Please note: This is a pool only certification that could later be upgraded to the full certification.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

The one day Basic Freediver course consists of two main phases to learn the fundamental Freediving techniques.

Your instructor will guide you through the following:

– Theory of freediving​
– Breath and Meditation workshop
– Pool skills session:
  – Static apnea
  – Dynamic apnea
  – Rescue technique

After this course you will be ready to upgrade and complete the full Freediver course to practice the techniques in the ocean.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

To enroll in a Freediver course you: 
– Must be 12 years old or older.
– Must be able to swim 200 meters.
– Have no medical conditions related to this activity.

No prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving or freediving is required.

No Gear? NO PROBLEM

We have 5mm wetsuits and Long fins for rent at $15 each per day. Just select the right options or let us know a few days before your course.


Thank you for booking your Freediver course with OceanSense. We are super excited to take you through the first steps into your amazing journey!

This email contains the details you will need for the first day of your upcoming course. Times are subject to change slightly on the day as sessions may over run, however it is really important to please arrive on time. 

WHAT TO BRING | This is the equipment you will need for this course:
– Mask and snorkel.
– Fins – long fins preferred.
– Wetsuit – 3mm or more.
– Freediving (rubber) weight-belt.
– Towel. 
– Yoga mat or similar to lie down during the breath work.

If don’t have your own, you can rent it from us:
– Mask and snorkel.                              $AU10 / day
– Plastic long fins.                                 $AU15 / day
– Wetsuit 5mm.                                     $AU10 / day
– Freediving (rubber) weight-belt.         $AU10 / day

COURSE THEORY INSTRUCTIONS
Soon you will receive a separate email with instructions to fill up your course documentation and start your online theory based on the agency you have chosen, if you are unsure about the agency please give us a call. You can also read about the differences between agencies in this link.

Whether you have chosen MOLCHANOSVS, PADI or SSI, please follow the instructions in the email. Please consider that If you answer yes to any of the medical questions, you will need to get a medical certificate prior to the course start date.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

Please be aware that the directions mentioned in this e-mail are to the course or pool location and not to the parking location. 
Review the ATTACHED MAP for better understanding on how to find us at the marina.
Please allow time for parking and be aware of local parking tariffs. 
OceanSense will not be accountable for any fines or other consequences due to any reason.

As well, be aware that there is free parking at the marina, but you will need to park outside the driveway and walk that last bit (the orange coloured arrow in the attached map).

This is all the information you should need for your first day but if you have any other questions feel free to email or call us on  +61 426 440 491 (Gonzalo) or +61 412 704 122 (Matt).

Once again, thank you for choosing OceanSense Freediving.

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Beginner

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