Discover Freediving

Dip your toes into freediving before you take the full course

We know that freediving can intimidating. So if you’re not sure about taking the full freediving course then this is a perfect place to start.

The Discover Freediving course is a gentle introduction into the wonderful world of freediving. Our instructors are experts in easing people into the water in such a way that you’ll forget you may have been nervous in the first place.

Fall in love with freediving

We specialise in courses that make you fall in love with freediving. Freediving is special. It allows us to connect with our bodies and the aquatic world in an intimate way. But if you’re introduced to holding your breath underwater wrong then there’s no way you’ll be able to experience that magic.

Say goodbye to fear of open ocean!

Lots of people who take the discover freediving course with us aren’t completely comfortable with open ocean. This course is only run inside protected bays, where we will introduce you to the ocean gently and in such a way that builds your confidence!

Highest safety levels

We specialise in freediving safety and have some of the highest safety standards in the world. How do we know? We wrote the standards. Our freediving school has been used as a consultant to establish safe freediving practices in Australia and numerous countries overseas.

We have Freediving Schools in…

  • Wave 1 Freediving Course

    1 - You will learn

    • Everything you need to keep yourself and your buddies safe in the water

    • Knowledge and skills to hold your breath for several minutes

    • Techniques to maximize your breathing and lung capacity

    • The science behind breath holds and freediving

    • Freediving equalisation techniques

    • Training techniques so you can keep improving

  • 2 - What's included

    • 2 hour theory and breathing workshop

    • 2 hour dive session

    • All gear hire with quality freediving gear

    • Internationally recognised freediving certification

    • Any associated fees

    • Access to our community Whatsapp andFacebook groups

  • 3 - Not Included

    Everything you need to take this course and thrive as a freediver is included! There are no cut corners.

Build your confidence in the ocean!

The Discover Freediving Course runs for 1 day with a maximum of 8 students. The itinerary for each of our locations is slightly different but this is guideline.

  • 9am - 12pm: Meet at our classroom near the dive site for a theory and breathwork session

  • 1pm - 4pm: Hop into the water with your instructor and go for a dive! We’ll work on your finning, duck diving and equalising techniques plus so much more!

  • You will finish the dive session feel confident and competent in the water.

What next?

Have a look at our Freediving School Locations to see when we’re running the next Discover Freediving course in your area

or get in touch if you have any questions!

PH: 0413 109 881

FAQs

  • The course runs for 1 day, tpically on the weekend.

  • Be able to swim 200m unassisted, non-stop in a pool setting. You can take as much time as you need and you're free to choose any swimming stroke(s) of your preference for this.

  • Once you complete the course and all its requirements of the course you will receive a Molchanovs Discover Freediving certification

  • DO NOT scuba dive 24 hours before freediving.

    DO NOT dive if you are congested.

    Avoid a heavy breakfast before your dives.

  • The minimum amount of students we can take per course is 3. So if you and your family or friends would like to have a private course and you have at least 3 people ready then we can arrange a course exclusively for you.