Sydney Eastern Suburbs – $520
Central Coast – $600
(including boat dive)
$150 deposit
27-28 July
03-04 August
17-18 August
24-25 August
31 Aug – 01 Sept
14-15 September
21-22 September
28-29 September
05-06 October
12-13 October
10-11 August
07-08 September
12-13 October
09-10 November
Level 1 or Wave 1 is where you will learn the foundations of freediving, equalisation, breath-holding and relaxation in the water. You will learn all the physical, mental techniques to start your freediving journey and dive to a depth of 12-20 meters on a single breath!
Our course takes place amidst the stunning backdrop of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, and the tranquil waters of the Central Coast. It caters not only to complete beginners but also to individuals with prior freediving, spearing, surfing, or diving experience who have yet to undergo formal freediving training.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or seeking to refine your existing skills, our Level 1 course is the ideal platform to nurture your passion for the underwater world.
Day 1: Mingara Aquatic Centre (8.30 am – 3.00pm)
Day 2: Terrigal Haven (8.30 am – 2.30 pm)
On day 2 we take you out to the HMAS Adelaide Shipwreck for a boat dive. Boat hire is included in price.
Day 1: UNSW Aquatic Centre (8.30 am – 3.00 pm)
Day 2: Gordons Bay, Eastern Suburbs (8.30 am – 2.30 pm)
The first day involves knowledge development about equalisation, freediving, and safety, as well as breathing and breath hold techniques and relaxation. This is followed by a pool session to put these techniques into practice, as well as introduce dynamic apnea (swimming distance underwater), and safety training for rescues.
The second day consists of 2 open-water sessions. The first session is designed to get you comfortable with equalisation, free immersion, and depth diving techniques. In the afternoon the second open-water session will bring all the skills that you have learnt together in constant weight freediving to get you deep! If you are up on the Central Coast, join us on the boat so you can experience deep diving in a great location.
The following gear for the course is included for free mask, snorkel, freediving fins, weight belt, and weights. Wetsuits can be rented with a cleaning fee of $40.
All certifications for our courses are recognised worldwide. You have the choice to complete an SSI or Molchanovs Program.
This course also includes a free Freediving Central training program so you can continue training and progressing in your freediving.
If you’d like to learn more about freediving, check out our ultimate guide to freediving!
Already mastered the freediving basics? Check out our higher level freediving courses below:
Sydney Eastern Suburbs – $520
Central Coast – $600
(including boat dive)
$150
27-28 July
03-04 August
17-18 August
24-25 August
31 Aug – 01 Sept
14-15 September
21-22 September
28-29 September
05-06 October
12-13 October
10-11 August
07-08 September
12-13 October
09-10 November
Yes, you must meet the following:
We generally like to keep the focus for level 1 courses away from the requirements. We believe with the correct guidance our students can meet them with flying colours. However, we have the list below for those that are interested.
Pool Requirements
Static (holding your breath face down in the pool) 1m 30sec.
Dynamic (swimming distance underwater in the pool with fins) 25m
Dynamic No Fins (swimming distance underwater in the pool without fins) 15m
Depth Requirements
Free Immersion (using your arms only to pull yourself down the dive line) to a minimum depth of 10m and a maximum depth of 20m
Constant Weight (Using your fins only and kicking down the dive line) to a minimum depth of 10m and a maximum depth of 20m
Rescue Simulation (Practice what it is like to rescue a diver from a shallow water blackout) 10m
We supply the following freediving equipment free of charge:
If the weather is deemed unsafe or unsuitable we will either change the location of the dive session or we will reschedule the dive. We will give you a list of dates to choose from.
For us, it is really important that all clients and staff feel safe and happy at all times.
Yes, you can the minimum booking number for a course is 7 and we will offer a discount for bookings of 8 or more.
Yes, we do. Let us know what your preferred dates are and we can lock them in. We need a minimum of 3 pax to run a mid-week course.
Deposits for courses are non-refundable.
The final payment for a course is due 1 week before the course starts. We will send you a final email, including start times and locations, and requesting final payment.
We just need a minimum of 7 days’ notice to change a course free of charge.
If a client would like to reschedule their course date within the final week there is a $150 re-booking fee. By the time of the final week, we have already arranged pools, and staff and paid for online learning materials.
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