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Level 1 Freediver

Marathon Course at Formula Freediving + 1 day WAHOO (optional add on)

Jan 11, 2025
Jan 13, 2025

January 11 th - Classroom & Confined Water January 12 th - Open Water Boat Session January 13 th - Wahoo spearfishing -underwater videography add on option (blue water spearfishing gear provided) + $325 per person During this course, students train the fundamentals of the FII education system in an easy-to-learn course format operating between the classroom, pool and open water setting. With a high emphasis on freedive safety training and technique development, students master the proper skills to effectively freedive up to depths of 66 feet/20 meters. Whether a complete beginner or an informally trained freediver/spearfisherman with years of experience, this course will set you on the right path to eliminate bad habits and show you the most efficient and safe freedive techniques. Course Syllabus -Level 1 Safety & Problem Management -Freediving Equipment -Physics and Physiology for the Level 1 Freediver -Correct Breathing for Freediving -Breath-Hold/Static Apnea Technique Development -Freediving Technique Development To pass this course level, students must attend all sessions and demonstrate mastery of the F.I.I. Level 1 Freediver skills and knowledge. Course Duration: 2-day program. Minimum 4 hours of academic work, 3 hours of confined water training, and 3 hours of open water depth training (varies per location and size of class). Prerequisites: Competent swimming skills and comfortable in open water. Age Requirement: Participants must be 16 years or older! (Juniors courses are offered for ages 12-15) Required Equipment: Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt, weights and timing device. The price is $495 per person. The pool fee is $50. The boat fee is not included. The boat fee is $100 + captain's tip payable to the captain directly. The total course fee is $495 plus a $50 facility fee. Please send $545 for the course and faci

Level 1 Freediver

Instructor: Tracy Wollschlager

FII Facility: Formula Freediving

2940 Overseas Highway, Main, Marathon, Florida

Tuition Fee: $ 495 USD

Deposit: $ 545 USD

Language: English