BASIC FREEDIVER
Discover the Art of Breath-Hold Diving
Full Course Information
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COURSE DETAILS:
The PADI Basic Freediver course is the perfect starting point for anyone curious about freediving. Whether you're completely new to the underwater world or looking to build a solid foundation, this beginner-friendly course will help you develop confidence, awareness, and technique—all in a pool or calm water setting.
What You’ll Learn
The core principles of freediving, including breath control and body positioning
Static apnea (breath-hold while floating)
Dynamic apnea (underwater swimming with fins)
Safe buddy procedures and how to support your dive partner
Course Overview
Independent Study: Learn the theory at your own pace with PADI Freediver eLearning (available in multiple languages).
Confined Water Session: Practice and refine your techniques in a pool or confined water environment.- Goal: Hold your breath for 90 seconds- Goal: Swim 25 meters (80 feet) underwater using fins
Equipment
In the Discover Freediver course, you learn to use a mask, snorkel, and fins, and may also use a wetsuit and weight belt. Using gear designed specifically for freediving is best; however, in this course, you may be able to use snorkelling equipment you already own.
What to Bring
A change of clothes
A secure swimsuit
Towels
Water and snacks
Please note. While we supply equipment for the freediving class, it will be standard diving equipment. We recommend that all students bring their own freediving masks, snorkels and freediving fins.
Important Medical Information for Freediving and Mermaid Students
Freediving requires a certain level of health and physical fitness. If you have chronic medical conditions, are taking specific medications, or have recently undergone surgery, you may need written clearance from a physician before participating in any diving activities.
Please download and review the Diver Medical form before enrolling in a freediving or mermaid course to determine whether you'll need medical approval.
Please note: Instructors, Divemasters, and dive shop staff are not qualified to provide medical advice—only licensed medical professionals can assess your fitness for diving and provide medical clearance if necessary.
INCLUDED
Personalized Instruction: Private sessions with a professional freediving instructor
All Necessary Equipment: Mask, snorkel, fins, and other essential freediving gear
Certification upon completion
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age: 12 years old (Got a younger ocean lover? Kids aged 8+ can join our PADI Skin Diver course!)
Able to swim and in good health
No prior snorkelling or diving experience is needed
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
This course is made up of 2 components, you need both to complete the certification.
Your e-Learning is your self-study material from PADI and the training course is with our instructors at Pocna Dive Center. Contact us if you have any questions.
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High-Quality Equipment & Facilities
Scuba diving equipment allows you to visit the underwater world by making it possible to breathe, see, and move comfortably while below the surface. It is important that all our equipment including our compressors are fully maintained and regularly checked for both your comfort and your safety. We want to make sure that you are fully comfortable and confident with our equipment. To help, we offer opportunities to practice in our on-site pool, or we provide refresher classes for experienced divers who haven't been in the ocean for a while.
Environmental Responsibility
At our center, we take this responsibility seriously. We are proud members of Green Finns and PADI Aware ambassadors. In addition, we collaborate with the Saving Our Sharks Foundation and run our own Ambassadors Del Mar initiative. This initiative is focused on providing children and fishermen on the island with the opportunity to learn about conservation and diving.
