For centuries, the mystery and beauty of the underwater world has fascinated the human race. This strange and wonderful world provides glimpses of new plant and animal life not found on the surface of our earth. Today, more than ever, we continue our quest for adventure by entering into this new world. We yearn to feel weightless in water, to swim among the animals of the sea, and to admire the beauty of a pristine ocean reef. Freediving is an exciting activity that everyone, regardless of age, can enjoy with the proper equipment and the appropriate training. No matter where you live, freediving is an exhilarating, year-round activity. Whether it’s exploring a beautiful ocean reef, or a local lake or river, there is a freediving experience close by. As you continue your adventures in reediving, you may become interested in photography or other freediving specialties. There are many activities available to the freediver and your local SSI diving retailer will help point you in the right direction. You will quickly learn that freediving is a healthy, exciting, outdoor leisure-time activity whose only limits are those of the imagination. Let’s begin your introduction to the underwater world by looking at the basic equipment and the skills required to be comfortable, have fun, and enjoy the freediving experience!
Complete and sign the Medical History form.
Achieve the following performance requirements:
Demonstrate proper breathe-up, relaxation, body positioning and surfacing techniques.
Freedive with a dive line, or along a reef, using bi-fins to maximum depth of five (5) meters, focusing on: relaxation, duck diving, equalization, finning and surfacing techniques (optional).
Perform a surface blackout rescue.
Equipment Requirements
Low Profile Mask
J-Style Snorkel