Advanced Freediving Course

3-day SSI Level 2 Freediver Certification

Unlike other advanced freediving courses out there, we run our courses over three days rather than the standard two, adding extra theory workshops and an additional depth session to consolidate skills and ensure the progress of our students.

The SSI Advanced Freediving Course is a series of theory, pool and depth workshops that will:

  • Develop your understanding of the physiology of freediving

  • Develop mindfulness & breathwork techniques to enable you to hold your breath for 3 minutes

  • Enable to you to dive comfortably and efficiently to depths of up to 30m on a single breath

  • Allow you to gain an insight into training for freediving, the buddy system, buoy set-up and pool training routines

What’s included:

  • SSI online learning materials

  • 2 hour online theory session

  • 2 hour in-person theory workshop

  • 1 hour breath-work, mindfulness and lung stretching session

  • 2.5 hour pool session

  • 3 ocean depth training sessions

  • SSI Freediving certification upon completion of course requirements

  • Gear hire available (excluding wetsuits)

Requirements:

  • Aged 16+

  • Level 1 Certified freediver (SSI/Padi/Molchanovs)

Suitable for:

  • Certified freedivers looking to progress their skills

  • Those considering competing or instructing in future

    Price:

    $650pp

    $780pp (private booking min. 2 pax)

Course Structure

Days 1-3 to run on consecutive days, day 4 can be scheduled to suit your own preference/schedule.

  • Day 1- Friday pm - 2 hours: Online theory session

  • Day 2 - Saturday - Full day: 3 hour theory workshops & 2.5 hour pool session

  • Day 3 - Sunday - Full day: 2 open water depth sessions

  • Day 4 - Optional dates - Half day: 1 open water depth session

Logistics & Details 

Day 1: Online Theory Session (2hrs)

Advanced physiology of freediving:

  • Lung volumes

  • Advanced EQ - tongue positions & reverse packing

  • Buoyancy & freefall

  • Advanced safety & pressure related injuries

Day 2: UNSW Aquatic Centre, Randwick

Theory Workshops:

  • Advanced equalisation: T, K, H tongue positions & reverse packing

  • Freefall technique

  • Lung stretching & breathing for freediving

Confined Water Session:

  • Static apnea

  • Dynamic technique - bi fins & no fins

  • Pool training drills

  • Rescue skills

Day 3: The Spit, Mosman

  • Pre-dive stretching & breath-work session

  • Buoy set up & maintenance

Open Water Depth Session 1:

  • Deep equalisation: tongue positions & reverse packing

  • Perfecting technique

  • Depth progression

Open Water Depth Session 2:

  • Freefall workshop

  • Buddying

  • Safety & rescue

Day 4: Open Water Depth Session 3

  • Refining EQ & freefall technique

  • Ticking off outstanding course requirements

Testimonials

“One of the best diving experience I've ever had. Rosie was attentive & very collaborative in getting the best learning outcome for me. I highly recommend her teaching approach & sensitivity to her student's needs.”

- Jessica T

“Rosie is a great instructor that makes your diving a breeze. She takes away a lot of the nerves when doing depth diving and is able to provide a real personal touch to help you achieve your depth goals! Her courses are also super informative and she presents information in a way that’s so easy to retain and understand. Always have the best time diving with Rosie!”

- Lisa Z

“Can’t recommend Eunoia enough! Done multiple line sessions with Rosie and been really impressed with her experience and ability to pick up on subtle areas and techniques that have made a huge difference in my diving ability and confidence. Super attentive and fun to dive with, always leave our sessions feeling amazing.”

- Blaze C