basic freedive safety instruction (request only)
Course overview and or objectives
Classroom
Safety & Problem Management
Basic Equipment and Safety Related Skills
In-water Environment
Application of safety, problem management, and equipment utilization.
Requirements
Age:
12 years or older
Health:
Must be in good health or doctor approval letter
Equipment:
Wetsuit (Recommended-2 mil, two piece-farmer johns/beaver tail/hood)
Mask with basic strap (Recommended-Low profile freedive mask, silicone skirt, access to nose)
Snorkel (Recommended-Basic J snorkel)
Fins (Recommended-Freedive fins with soft blades and fit snug with 1-3 mil neoprene sock)
Weight belt (Recommended-Rubber belt without holes and pin but with metal buckle release)
Weights (Recommended-One and two lb. increments)
Timing device (Recommended-Basic waterproof watch with chrono function or Aeris F10 for those of you looking for a dedicated freedive watch)
Note:
Want to sign up but don't have all of your gear? I do have some gear that I will rent to you. Contact me and let me know what you do not have and the size that you wear relating to equipment needed and I will get back with you.
Duration
Course duration:
1 Day or (2) half days
Depending on your schedule, we can break this class into one evening session and one morning session or we can complete this course over one day. Please check the scheduled course before signing up.
4 hours-classroom academics
2 hours-confined water training
Minimum age requirement:
12 years or older
Course prerequisites:
None
Price
Tuition:
$150.00 which can be applied toward a level 1 freediver course should you decide to sign up (please contact me to discuss prorate). All tuition costs must be paid one week prior to the first day of the course.
Deposit:
50% of the tuition cost must be paid upon signing up. All deposits are nonrefundable.
COMMUNICATION
I will contact students via e-mail two weeks prior to the start date to provide location information and also to make sure that they have read, understood, and signed all required documents. Information relating to location will be shared on a live document through Google Docs so please continue to check your e-mail notifications regarding this this course/related documents.
LOCATION
Company Location
(Maui) Kihei Hi, 96753
Teaching Locations
Teaching location will be in Kahului.
Diving locations will be sent to students via e-mail after payment of deposit and/or tuition.
extras
Extras
Free Composure Freediving Hat (contact me for this)
Video
GoPro recording of student diving technique during the confined and open water session. Recordings include editing of video and delivery of edited video via YouTube private link for further review.
Photography
(Upon request) Want that great shot while your saving your buddy? How about getting a few pictures taken while you perform your best surface entry? Contact me if you want your pictures taken during one of our courses.
Retake
Should you not pass this course, I can work with you on your spare time to help improve your skills/technique and you can retake this course for free.
Rentals
I have gear that you can rent if you do not have any. Please contact me if you need gear so that we can discuss and set up payment.
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