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Intermediate Freediver Course - Victoria - MAY 22*/23*/24*/26/27/28
May
16
to May 19

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

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  • 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 Campbell River May 21*/22* & Jun 7/8 Campbell River Freediver
May
31
to Jun 1

Freediver Course Campbell River May 21*/22* & Jun 7/8 Campbell River Freediver

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  • 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 Campbell River May 21*/22*/31 & JUN Kennedy Lake Freediver (Ucluelet/Tofino
Jun
7
to Jun 8

Freediver Course Campbell River May 21*/22*/31 & JUN Kennedy Lake Freediver (Ucluelet/Tofino

  • 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 11*/12*/13/14/15 - Victoria
Jun
13
to Jun 15

Freediver Course - JUN 11*/12*/13/14/15 - 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 JUN 11*/12*/13/14
Jun
13
to Jun 14

Pool-Only Freediver Course JUN 11*/12*/13/14

  • 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 10*/11*/12/13 - Victoria
Jul
12
to Jul 13

Freediver Course - JUL 10*/11*/12/13 - 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 - JUL 21*/22*/25/26/27 - Halifax
Jul
25
to Jul 27

Freediver Course - JUL 21*/22*/25/26/27 - Halifax

  • 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 10*/11*/26/27 - Victoria
Jul
26
to Jul 27

Freediver Course - JUL 10*/11*/26/27 - 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  7*/8*/16/17 - Victoria
Aug
16
to Aug 17

Freediver Course - AUG 7*/8*/16/17 - 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  7*/8*/23/24 - Victoria
Aug
23
to Aug 24

Freediver Course - AUG 7*/8*/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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Freediver Course - MAY 7*/8*/9/10/11 - Victoria
May
9
to May 11

Freediver Course - MAY 7*/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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Pool-Only Freediver Course MAY 7*/8*/9/10
May
9
to May 10

Pool-Only Freediver Course MAY 7*/8*/9/10

  • 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 Online Academics - May 7*/8*
May
7
to May 8

PFI Freediver Online Academics - May 7*/8*

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  • 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 - APR 16*/17*/25/26/27 - Victoria
Apr
25
to Apr 27

Freediver Course - APR 16*/17*/25/26/27 - 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 APR 16*/17*/18/19
Apr
18
to Apr 19

Pool-Only Freediver Course APR 16*/17*/18/19

  • 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 - APR 16*/17*/18/19/20 - Victoria
Apr
18
to Apr 20

Freediver Course - APR 16*/17*/18/19/20 - 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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PFI Freediver Online Academics - APR 2*/3*
Apr
16
to Apr 17

PFI Freediver Online Academics - APR 2*/3*

  • 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 - APR 2*/3*/4/5/6 - Victoria
Apr
4
to Apr 6

Freediver Course - APR 2*/3*/4/5/6 - 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 APR 2*/3*/4/5
Apr
4
to Apr 5

Pool-Only Freediver Course APR 2*/3*/4/5

  • 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 Online Academics - APR 2*/3*
Apr
2
to Apr 3

PFI Freediver Online Academics - APR 2*/3*

  • 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 - MAR 26*/28/29/30 - Nimmo Private Victoria
Mar
28
to Mar 30

Freediver Course - MAR 26*/28/29/30 - Nimmo Private 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 - OCT 16*/17*/18/19/20 - Victoria
Oct
18
to Oct 20

Freediver Course - OCT 16*/17*/18/19/20 - 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 - Sept 17*/18*/21/22/23
Sep
21
to Sep 23

Intermediate Freediver Course - Victoria - Sept 17*/18*/21/22/23

  • 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 SEPT 14/15
Sep
14
to Sep 15

Freediver Course SEPT 14/15

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

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

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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*/25/26
May
25
to May 26

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

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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*/10/11/12 - Victoria
May
10
to May 12

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

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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 - MAY 8*/9*
May
8
to May 9

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

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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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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

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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

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  • 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*

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  • 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

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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

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  • 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

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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

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  • 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*

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  • 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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