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2-3 Days
330 $USD

Wave 1 Freediver - Beginner

The Wave 1 Freediver course is our fundamental beginner course. Designed for anyone looking to get into freediving, this course will teach you dive on breath-hold to 20 meters (65 feet), hold your breath for 3 minutes and understanding the basic principles of safety and rescue diving. We recommend this course if you are interested in starting your freediving journey. 

bi-finning freediving

Photos on this page: Luca Malaguti during a competition. Larnaca, Cyprus. Shot by Daan Verhoeven. All rights reserved.

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What's Included

  • Online theory and study materials

  • Lifetime access to Molchanovs Training Dashboard

  • Theory & dry workshops

  • DAN.org Liability Insurance upon request

  • Internationally recognised Molchanovs Wave 1 certificate (30 $USD value)

  • Confined water session (1x)

  • Open water sessions (3x)

  • Professional coaching by our instructors

  • High quality freediving equipment & gear

  • Use of our on-site facilities

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Prerequisites

  • 18 years of age (16 with parental consent)

  • Comfortable in an open water setting

  • Able to swim/snorkel 200m unassisted

  • Sign medical questionnaire and liability forms

  • ​Read our payment and cancellation policy​

  • No previous freediving experience required

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Commitment & Cost

  • 2-3 days of diving & experience

  • 4:1 maximum student to instructor ratio 

  • 330 $USD per person

  • Payment options: Wise Transfer (Euro, USD), cash or credit card (additional fees apply) 

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What you will learn

  • Physiology, physics and anatomy of apnea

  • Intro to Frenzel equalization techniques

  • Learn proper breathing techniques

  • Movement, yoga and stretching 

  • To dive to -20m (-65ft) on one breath

  • Breath-hold of 3 minutes in static 

  • Relaxation and meditation

  • Use of freediving equipment & gear

  • Safety & rescue skills

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Passing Requirements

  • 1:30min static breath-hold (confined water)

  • Open water dive in FIM (pulling line) to 14-20m

  • Open water dive in CTWB (bi-fins) to 14-20m

  • Open water buddying/safety from 6-10m

  • Open water depth rescue from 6-10m 

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Additional Benefits

  • Access to on-site accommodation (not included)

  • Fine local cuisine at our restaurant (not included)

  • Quality cocktails made at our ocean bar

  • On-site rental of scooters

  • Pre-order food and drinks anytime

  • Transport from and to ferry terminal

  • Discounts on freediving gear from our partners

See you in the water!

Contact us for dates and availability 

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