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Intermediate Freediver Course - Victoria - APR 22*/23*/24*/26/27/28
Apr
26
to Apr 28

Intermediate Freediver Course - Victoria - APR 22*/23*/24*/26/27/28

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're a capable and competent freediver looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive deep safely; to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; to have a full understanding of the physics and physiology which affects you as a freediver and how to apply this science to applicable real life situations and scenarios. The PFI Intermediate Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving and expand upon them in detail throughout the course. You will learn freediving skills and techniques at an Intermediate Level and experience first hand how these will benefit you within an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physics and physiology of freediving and how your body adapts to the aquatic environment. The PFI Intermediate Freediver Course will allow you to reach depths of up 40m/135' deep during our open water sessions. In confined water sessions in this course you will also become seasoned with Static Apnea training, the goal of which would be increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

Focus of instructional material in the PFI Intermediate Freediver Course will be on:

• Proper Safety Practices and Procedures at an Intermediate Level
• Proper Surface prep and Recovery Breathing Techniques for Freediving
• Open-water and Confined-water skills development. Take what you learn in the classroom to the pool, and from the pool to the ocean. Learn and improve proper freediving techniques and skills at an Intermediate Level including, but not limited to: safety procedures, breathing techniques, entry techniques, FRC and RV training protocols, constant weight and free immersion techniques, equalization techniques, emergency procedures ...
• Learn about proper freediving equipment: why it works and how to maintain it.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

  • Basic experience in Scuba, Freediving or a Competent & Capable Snorkeler comfortable with some time at depth.

  • Good bill of health and fitness - (see attached medical form)

  • 19 years of age minimum

  • You’d like to learn to hold your breath between 3-5 minutes

  • You’d like to learn to dive in the 25m-40m/80’-135’ Safely and Competently

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PFI Freediver Academics - Online - MAY 8*/9*
May
8
to May 9

PFI Freediver Academics - Online - MAY 8*/9*

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 4 students and 1 refresher student ratio in open water settings to allow Bottom Dwellers' students to get the most out of each course as possible. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course - MAY 8*/9*/10/11/12 - Victoria
May
10
to May 12

Freediver Course - MAY 8*/9*/10/11/12 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course May 8*/9*/18/19
May
18
to May 19

Freediver Course May 8*/9*/18/19

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course May 8*/9*/25/26
May
25
to May 26

Freediver Course May 8*/9*/25/26

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Pool-Only Freediver Course MAY 29*/30*/31 & Jun 1
May
31
to Jun 1

Pool-Only Freediver Course MAY 29*/30*/31 & Jun 1

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level in a confined water setting; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to extend your bottom times and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Pool-Only Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 8 student ratio setting. You will learn freediving skills and techniques in a confined water setting and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. In confined water sessions the Pool Only Freediver course will also have you explore and practice the fundamentals of freediving and snorkelling as well as expose you to Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving in the confined water setting.

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Freediver Course - MAY 29*/30*/31 & JUN 1/2 - Victoria
May
31
to Jun 2

Freediver Course - MAY 29*/30*/31 & JUN 1/2 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Pool-Freediver+ MAY 29*/30* JUN 7/8
Jun
7
to Jun 8

Pool-Freediver+ MAY 29*/30* JUN 7/8

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level in a confined water setting; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to extend your bottom times and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Pool-Only Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 8 student ratio setting. You will learn freediving skills and techniques in a confined water setting and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. In confined water sessions the Pool Only Freediver course will also have you explore and practice the fundamentals of freediving and snorkelling as well as expose you to Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving in the confined water setting.

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Freediver Course - JUL 16*/17*/20/21 - Victoria
Jul
20
to Jul 21

Freediver Course - JUL 16*/17*/20/21 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course - AUG 8*/9*/10/11 - Victoria
Aug
8
to Aug 11

Freediver Course - AUG 8*/9*/10/11 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Intermediate Freediver Course - Victoria - AUG 13*/14*/15*/16/17/18
Aug
13
to Aug 18

Intermediate Freediver Course - Victoria - AUG 13*/14*/15*/16/17/18

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're a capable and competent freediver looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive deep safely; to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; to have a full understanding of the physics and physiology which affects you as a freediver and how to apply this science to applicable real life situations and scenarios. The PFI Intermediate Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving and expand upon them in detail throughout the course. You will learn freediving skills and techniques at an Intermediate Level and experience first hand how these will benefit you within an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physics and physiology of freediving and how your body adapts to the aquatic environment. The PFI Intermediate Freediver Course will allow you to reach depths of up 40m/135' deep during our open water sessions. In confined water sessions in this course you will also become seasoned with Static Apnea training, the goal of which would be increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

Focus of instructional material in the PFI Intermediate Freediver Course will be on:

• Proper Safety Practices and Procedures at an Intermediate Level
• Proper Surface prep and Recovery Breathing Techniques for Freediving
• Open-water and Confined-water skills development. Take what you learn in the classroom to the pool, and from the pool to the ocean. Learn and improve proper freediving techniques and skills at an Intermediate Level including, but not limited to: safety procedures, breathing techniques, entry techniques, FRC and RV training protocols, constant weight and free immersion techniques, equalization techniques, emergency procedures ...
• Learn about proper freediving equipment: why it works and how to maintain it.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

  • Basic experience in Scuba, Freediving or a Competent & Capable Snorkeler comfortable with some time at depth.

  • Good bill of health and fitness - (see attached medical form)

  • 19 years of age minimum

  • You’d like to learn to hold your breath between 3-5 minutes

  • You’d like to learn to dive in the 25m-40m/80’-135’ Safely and Competently

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Pool-Only Freediver Course APR 16*/17*/19/20
Apr
19
to Apr 20

Pool-Only Freediver Course APR 16*/17*/19/20

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level in a confined water setting; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to extend your bottom times and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Pool-Only Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 8 student ratio setting. You will learn freediving skills and techniques in a confined water setting and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. In confined water sessions the Pool Only Freediver course will also have you explore and practice the fundamentals of freediving and snorkelling as well as expose you to Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving in the confined water setting.

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PFI Freediver Academics - Online - APR 16*/17*
Apr
16
to Apr 17

PFI Freediver Academics - Online - APR 16*/17*

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 4 students and 1 refresher student ratio in open water settings to allow Bottom Dwellers' students to get the most out of each course as possible. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Pool-Freediver+ MAR 21*/22* APR 5/6
Apr
5
to Apr 6

Pool-Freediver+ MAR 21*/22* APR 5/6

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level in a confined water setting; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to extend your bottom times and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Pool-Only Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 8 student ratio setting. You will learn freediving skills and techniques in a confined water setting and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. In confined water sessions the Pool Only Freediver course will also have you explore and practice the fundamentals of freediving and snorkelling as well as expose you to Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving in the confined water setting.

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Freediver Course - MAR 21*/22* & APR 5/6/7 - Victoria
Apr
5
to Apr 7

Freediver Course - MAR 21*/22* & APR 5/6/7 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Pool Only Freediver Course MAR 21*/22*/30
Mar
30
8:00 AM08:00

Pool Only Freediver Course MAR 21*/22*/30

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level in a confined water setting; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to extend your bottom times and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Pool-Only Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 8 student ratio setting. You will learn freediving skills and techniques in a confined water setting and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. In confined water sessions the Pool Only Freediver course will also have you explore and practice the fundamentals of freediving and snorkelling as well as expose you to Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving in the confined water setting.

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Freediver Course - MAR 21*/22*/30/31 - Victoria
Mar
30
to Mar 31

Freediver Course - MAR 21*/22*/30/31 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course - MAR 21*/22*/23/24 - Victoria
Mar
23
to Mar 24

Freediver Course - MAR 21*/22*/23/24 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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PFI Freediver Academics - Online - MAR 21*/22*
Mar
21
to Mar 22

PFI Freediver Academics - Online - MAR 21*/22*

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 4 students and 1 refresher student ratio in open water settings to allow Bottom Dwellers' students to get the most out of each course as possible. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Pool-Only Freediver Course MAR 21*/22*/23
Mar
21
to Mar 23

Pool-Only Freediver Course MAR 21*/22*/23

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level in a confined water setting; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to extend your bottom times and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Pool-Only Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 8 student ratio setting. You will learn freediving skills and techniques in a confined water setting and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. In confined water sessions the Pool Only Freediver course will also have you explore and practice the fundamentals of freediving and snorkelling as well as expose you to Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving in the confined water setting.

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Winter 2024 Pool Session Series 1 - Session 4
Feb
21
7:15 PM19:15

Winter 2024 Pool Session Series 1 - Session 4

NOV 27TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC
DEC 4TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC
DEC 11TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC

3 pack for all 3 sessions - $105 - Open for first round of registrations.
Single Session Costs - $40 Per Certified Freediver - if available will be open for second round of registrations.

These open training Pool Sessions are for Freedivers with Pool Certified Freedivers or higher certifications. 2-3 lanes will be booked for these sessions depending on the number of people whom end up getting involved with a cap of 12 freedivers per freediver supervisor / coach / instructor. Pool Sessions are based on 3 hour lane bookings. The numbers of certified freedivers interested will dictate space availability and lane bookings. Private coaching can be arranged with Bottom Dwellers upon request.

Pool Sessions are based on 2 hour lane bookings. The numbers of certified freedivers interested will dictate space availability and lane bookings. Numbers will vary from session to session. Private lane sessions or coaching sessions can be made with Bottom Dwellers upon request.

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Winter 2024 Pool Session Series 1 - Session 3
Feb
14
7:15 PM19:15

Winter 2024 Pool Session Series 1 - Session 3

NOV 27TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC
DEC 4TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC
DEC 11TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC

3 pack for all 3 sessions - $105 - Open for first round of registrations.
Single Session Costs - $40 Per Certified Freediver - if available will be open for second round of registrations.

These open training Pool Sessions are for Freedivers with Pool Certified Freedivers or higher certifications. 2-3 lanes will be booked for these sessions depending on the number of people whom end up getting involved with a cap of 12 freedivers per freediver supervisor / coach / instructor. Pool Sessions are based on 3 hour lane bookings. The numbers of certified freedivers interested will dictate space availability and lane bookings. Private coaching can be arranged with Bottom Dwellers upon request.

Pool Sessions are based on 2 hour lane bookings. The numbers of certified freedivers interested will dictate space availability and lane bookings. Numbers will vary from session to session. Private lane sessions or coaching sessions can be made with Bottom Dwellers upon request.

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Winter 2024 Pool Session Series 1 - Session 2
Feb
7
7:15 PM19:15

Winter 2024 Pool Session Series 1 - Session 2

NOV 27TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC
DEC 4TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC
DEC 11TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC

3 pack for all 3 sessions - $105 - Open for first round of registrations.
Single Session Costs - $40 Per Certified Freediver - if available will be open for second round of registrations.

These open training Pool Sessions are for Freedivers with Pool Certified Freedivers or higher certifications. 2-3 lanes will be booked for these sessions depending on the number of people whom end up getting involved with a cap of 12 freedivers per freediver supervisor / coach / instructor. Pool Sessions are based on 3 hour lane bookings. The numbers of certified freedivers interested will dictate space availability and lane bookings. Private coaching can be arranged with Bottom Dwellers upon request.

Pool Sessions are based on 2 hour lane bookings. The numbers of certified freedivers interested will dictate space availability and lane bookings. Numbers will vary from session to session. Private lane sessions or coaching sessions can be made with Bottom Dwellers upon request.

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Winter 2024 Pool Session Series 1 - Session 1
Jan
31
7:15 PM19:15

Winter 2024 Pool Session Series 1 - Session 1

NOV 27TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC
DEC 4TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC
DEC 11TH 4PM-7PM @ ESQUIMALT REC

3 pack for all 3 sessions - $105 - Open for first round of registrations.
Single Session Costs - $40 Per Certified Freediver - if available will be open for second round of registrations.

These open training Pool Sessions are for Freedivers with Pool Certified Freedivers or higher certifications. 2-3 lanes will be booked for these sessions depending on the number of people whom end up getting involved with a cap of 12 freedivers per freediver supervisor / coach / instructor. Pool Sessions are based on 3 hour lane bookings. The numbers of certified freedivers interested will dictate space availability and lane bookings. Private coaching can be arranged with Bottom Dwellers upon request.

Pool Sessions are based on 2 hour lane bookings. The numbers of certified freedivers interested will dictate space availability and lane bookings. Numbers will vary from session to session. Private lane sessions or coaching sessions can be made with Bottom Dwellers upon request.

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Pool Only Freediver Course Jan 22*/23*/24/26
Jan
22
to Jan 26

Pool Only Freediver Course Jan 22*/23*/24/26

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level in a confined water setting; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to extend your bottom times and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Pool-Only Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 8 student ratio setting. You will learn freediving skills and techniques in a confined water setting and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. In confined water sessions the Pool Only Freediver course will also have you explore and practice the fundamentals of freediving and snorkelling as well as expose you to Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving in the confined water setting.

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PFI Freediver Academics - Online - JAN 22*/23*
Jan
22
to Jan 23

PFI Freediver Academics - Online - JAN 22*/23*

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 4 students and 1 refresher student ratio in open water settings to allow Bottom Dwellers' students to get the most out of each course as possible. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course - Aug 15*/16*/19/20 - Victoria
Aug
19
to Aug 20

Freediver Course - Aug 15*/16*/19/20 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Intermediate Freediver Course - Victoria - JUL 26*/27*/28/29/30
Jul
28
to Jul 30

Intermediate Freediver Course - Victoria - JUL 26*/27*/28/29/30

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're a capable and competent freediver looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive deep safely; to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; to have a full understanding of the physics and physiology which affects you as a freediver and how to apply this science to applicable real life situations and scenarios. The PFI Intermediate Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving and expand upon them in detail throughout the course. You will learn freediving skills and techniques at an Intermediate Level and experience first hand how these will benefit you within an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physics and physiology of freediving and how your body adapts to the aquatic environment. The PFI Intermediate Freediver Course will allow you to reach depths of up 40m/135' deep during our open water sessions. In confined water sessions in this course you will also become seasoned with Static Apnea training, the goal of which would be increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

Focus of instructional material in the PFI Intermediate Freediver Course will be on:

• Proper Safety Practices and Procedures at an Intermediate Level
• Proper Surface prep and Recovery Breathing Techniques for Freediving
• Open-water and Confined-water skills development. Take what you learn in the classroom to the pool, and from the pool to the ocean. Learn and improve proper freediving techniques and skills at an Intermediate Level including, but not limited to: safety procedures, breathing techniques, entry techniques, FRC and RV training protocols, constant weight and free immersion techniques, equalization techniques, emergency procedures ...
• Learn about proper freediving equipment: why it works and how to maintain it.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

  • Basic experience in Scuba, Freediving or a Competent & Capable Snorkeler comfortable with some time at depth.

  • Good bill of health and fitness - (see attached medical form)

  • 19 years of age minimum

  • You’d like to learn to hold your breath between 3-5 minutes

  • You’d like to learn to dive in the 25m-40m/80’-135’ Safely and Competently

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Freediver Course - JUN 14*/15* & JUL 22/23 - Victoria  (Copy)
Jul
22
to Jul 23

Freediver Course - JUN 14*/15* & JUL 22/23 - Victoria (Copy)

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course - JUN 14*/15* & JUL 8/9 - Victoria
Jul
8
to Jul 9

Freediver Course - JUN 14*/15* & JUL 8/9 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course - JUN 14*/15* & JUL 1/2 - Victoria
Jul
1
to Jul 2

Freediver Course - JUN 14*/15* & JUL 1/2 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course - JUN 14*/15*/24/25 - Victoria
Jun
24
to Jun 25

Freediver Course - JUN 14*/15*/24/25 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course - MAY 4*/5*/6/7 - Victoria
May
6
to May 7

Freediver Course - MAY 4*/5*/6/7 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course - MAR 28*/29* & APR 15/16 - Victoria
Apr
15
to Apr 16

Freediver Course - MAR 28*/29* & APR 15/16 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course - MAR 28*/29* & APR 8/9 - Victoria
Apr
8
to Apr 9

Freediver Course - MAR 28*/29* & APR 8/9 - Victoria

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course AUG 6/7 with Zoom Academics Dates TBD
Aug
6
to Aug 7

Freediver Course AUG 6/7 with Zoom Academics Dates TBD

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course JUL 21*/22*/23/24
Jul
23
to Jul 24

Freediver Course JUL 21*/22*/23/24

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course JUN 16*/17*/25/26
Jun
25
to Jun 26

Freediver Course JUN 16*/17*/25/26

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving in a 1 instructor to 4 students and 1 refresher student ratio setting to allow Bottom Dwellers' students to get the most out of each course as possible. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Freediver Course JUN 16*/17*/18/19 2022
Jun
18
to Jun 19

Freediver Course JUN 16*/17*/18/19 2022

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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Intermediate Freediver Course Campbell River MAY 18*/19*/28/29/30
May
28
to May 30

Intermediate Freediver Course Campbell River MAY 18*/19*/28/29/30

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're a capable and competent freediver looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive deep safely; to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; to have a full understanding of the physics and physiology which affects you as a freediver and how to apply this science to applicable real life situations and scenarios. The PFI Intermediate Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving and expand upon them in detail throughout the course. You will learn freediving skills and techniques at an Intermediate Level and experience first hand how these will benefit you within an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physics and physiology of freediving and how your body adapts to the aquatic environment. The PFI Intermediate Freediver Course will allow you to reach depths of up 40m/135' deep during our open water sessions. In confined water sessions in this course you will also become seasoned with Static Apnea training, the goal of which would be increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

Focus of instructional material in the PFI Intermediate Freediver Course will be on:

• Proper Safety Practices and Procedures at an Intermediate Level
• Proper Surface prep and Recovery Breathing Techniques for Freediving
• Open-water and Confined-water skills development. Take what you learn in the classroom to the pool, and from the pool to the ocean. Learn and improve proper freediving techniques and skills at an Intermediate Level including, but not limited to: safety procedures, breathing techniques, entry techniques, FRC and RV training protocols, constant weight and free immersion techniques, equalization techniques, emergency procedures ...
• Learn about proper freediving equipment: why it works and how to maintain it.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

  • Basic experience in Scuba, Freediving or a Competent & Capable Snorkeler comfortable with some time at depth.

  • Good bill of health and fitness - (see attached medical form)

  • 19 years of age minimum

  • You’d like to learn to hold your breath between 3-5 minutes

  • You’d like to learn to dive in the 25m-40m/80’-135’ Safely and Competently

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Private Freediver Course MAY 19*/20*/21/22 2022
May
21
to May 22

Private Freediver Course MAY 19*/20*/21/22 2022

  • Bottom Dwellers Freediving (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

If you're looking to take your freediving to the next level; wanting to learn to freedive safely and become a good 'Safe Buddy' diver; wanting to dive deeper and have longer breath holds; or simply wanting to learn about the basics and foundations of good, safe freediving practices. The PFI Freediver level course is for you.

In this course you will be taught the fundamental building blocks of Freediving. You will learn freediving skills and techniques and experience first hand how these will benefit you in an aquatic environment. You will learn about the physiological effects that the physics of freediving has on a freediver. The Freediver course will take you to a maximum depth of 20m/66' in open water sessions. In confined water sessions the Freediver course will also have you explore and practice Static Apnea with the goal of increasing your breath-hold capabilities and learning to better manage your body for freediving.

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