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Experience the freedom of freediving with professional courses, unique charters, inspiring seminars, and breathtaking travel abroad. Join the Ocean Club for a community that shares your passion for the deep.

SSI Basic Freediver

Your first step into the peaceful, exhilarating world of freediving. Learn to train and dive safely with a buddy—pool/confined water up to 5 m.

Ages 10+ No Experience Needed Weekly All Year Pool & Shore Sessions

Next Date: Running weekly all year

Basic Freediver pool training

Safety First

Buddy systems, rescue skills, and conservative depth limits for beginners.

Calm Coaching

Breathing, relaxation, and technique—clear steps that build confidence.

Great Venues

Warm pool skills then sheltered Plymouth shore sessions (conditions‑based).

Progress Path

Certify as SSI Basic Freediver and step up to SSI Level 1 when ready.

What’s Included

  • Online academics & classroom briefing
  • Breathing & relaxation foundations
  • Static apnea coaching (pool)
  • Confined water practice up to 5 m
  • Open water shore session (conditions permitting)
  • Buddying & rescue basics for freedivers
  • Mask, snorkel, fins & wetsuit available
  • SSI Basic Freediver certification

Skills You’ll Learn

  • Breathing & relaxation
  • Static apnea training
  • Duck dives & streamlined descents
  • Buoyancy basics & weighting
  • Equalisation techniques
  • Rescue skills specific to freediving
  • Equipment selection & care

Prerequisites & Training Standards

  • Minimum age: 10 (fit to swim)
  • Academic sessions: 4
  • Pool/confined water sessions: 1
  • Open water sessions: 1
  • Maximum training depth: 5 m / 15 ft

Freediving course prices can be found here. To book, simply get in touch.

Please note prices are non‑refundable if cancelled within 24 hours of event.

FAQ

Plan for a half‑day to a day depending on schedule—academics, pool, and a shore session (conditions permitting).
You should be comfortable in the water and able to swim. We keep groups small and progress at your pace.
Training depth is limited to 5 m / 15 ft for this entry‑level certification.
We can provide mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit if needed. You’re welcome to use your own kit.
You’ll complete a standard questionnaire. If it flags anything, a diving doctor’s clearance is required before in‑water training.
Yes—minimum age is 10. Under‑18s require a parent/guardian present.

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