PADI Freediver event

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Freediving is about inward power, discipline and control. If you want to enter the underwater world peacefully, staying as long as your breath allows, then freediving is for you.

Freediving is growing in popularity and is a great way to explore the underwater world so why not start today?

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We are excited to have him with us as we host the first freediving programs here in Manuel Antonio.

Our PADI Freediver course starts on December 6th and is a 2 day program.
Our PADI Advanced Freediver program starts on December 8th and is a 3 day program.

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This is your first step into the world of freediving and will teach you the basics and beyond of freediving techniques.

To enroll in this PADI Freediver course you must be at least 15 years old. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with snorkeling, skin diving or freediving is required.

There are three main sections to the PADI Freediver course.

Knowledge development about freediving principles through a mixture of independent study with the PADI Freediver Touch and instructor led sessions.
Confined water session to learn breathhold techniques as well as static and dynamic apnea. Goal – static apnea of 90 seconds and dynamic apnea of 25 metres/80 feet.
Open water sessions to practice free immersion and constant weight freedives, plus proper buddy procedures. Goal – constant weight freedive of 10 metres/30 feet.

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What is included?

Your materials, certification and equipment rental are included however it is recommended that you have your own mask, fins and snorkel.

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The PADI Advanced Freediver course is designed to fulfill that personal need to refine and improve your freediving skills. It allows you to progress slowly while learning how your body performs during apnea.

To enroll in this program you must have a PADI Freediver certification (or a qualifying certification from another freediver organization).

There are three main sections to the PADI Advanced Freediver course.

Knowledge development about advanced freediving techniques and equipment. There will be a mixture of independent study and instructor led sessions..
Confined water session to learn stretching and relaxation techniques as well as refine static and dynamic apnea. Goal – static apnea of 2 minutes, 30 seconds (2 minutes for freedivers younger than 18) and dynamic apnea of 50 metres/165 feet (40 metres/130 feet for freedivers younger than 18)
Open water sessions to practice deeper free immersion and constant weight freedives, along with additional buddy procedures and rescue techniques. Goal – constant weight freedive of 20 meters/65 feet (15 metres/50 feet for freedivers younger than 18)

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What is included?

Your materials, certification and equipment rental are included however it is recommended that you have your own mask, fins and snorkel.

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We are excited to have him with us as we host the first freediving programs here in Manuel Antonio.

Our PADI Freediver course starts on December 6th and is a 2 day program. Our PADI Advanced Freediver program starts on December 8th and is a 3 day program.

Our PADI Freediver course starts on December 6th and is a 2 day program.
Our PADI Advanced Freediver program starts on December 8th and is a 3 day program.