PADI - Basic Freediver Course

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# PADI - Basic Freediver Course "Publish: No Ready to Publish: No Slug: Padi-level-1 Featured: No Last Edited Time: March 10, 2025 5:34 PM Hide in Main Feed: Yes Do not index: No Hide CTA: No Hide Cover: Yes" The PADI Basic Freediver course is your first step into the fascinating world of freediving. It's not just about holding your breath—it's about learning to do it in a safe and comfortable way. You’ll practice vital breathing techniques and basic skills that will help you enjoy freediving fully. ### Pre-requirements Before jumping in, there are a few things to check off your list: - You must be at least 12 years old. - Good swimming skills are a must! You should be able to swim 200 meters without fins, or 300 meters with a mask, snorkel, and fins. - Prior experience in other water sports? That’s great, but not necessary! ### Course Requirements To complete this course, you’ll need to: - Hold a static dive for at least 90 seconds. - Accomplish a dynamic dive of at least 25 meters. ### The Course Includes Here’s what you can expect when you sign up: - A theoretical part that lays the groundwork. - Two pool sessions (or sheltered water sessions) where you’ll practice. - Certification at PADI, which is a big deal in the diving community. - All the freedive materials you’ll need. - Optional DAN insurance during your training—just let us know when you register! - Access to PADI Freediver Touch™, an interactive study tool that allows you to learn at your own pace. This Touch program gives you the information you need to dive safely. Learn whenever it suits you, all on your tablet, mobile, or PC. No internet connection required! ### Price: $300 ### Further Training If freediving captures your heart, you can easily transition to the full PADI Freediver course. It’s a seamless way to expand your knowledge and skills. ### Interested? If you’re ready to dive into the PADI Basic Freediver course, send us a message! We’d love to help you take that exciting first step.

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PADI Freediving Courses

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The PADI Basic Freediver course is part of the full PADI Freediver course. It is a first step to get acquainted with freediving. You will learn the basic freedive disciplines in the pool and focus on practicing breathing techniques, among other things.

You practice basic skills to hold your breath in a safe and comfortable way. This training does not include depth, for this you can follow the full PADI Freediver course.

Pre requirements

To participate in the PADI Basic Freediver course

You are at least 12 years old.

You have good swimming skills and are able to swim 200 meters non-stop without fins, or 300 meters non-stop with mask, snorkel and fins.

It does not matter whether you have already practiced other (under) water sports or not.

Course requirements

A static dive of at least 90 seconds

A dynamic dive of at least 25 meters

The course includes

A theoretical part

Two pool sessions (or sheltered water sessions)

Certification at PADI

Freedive materials

DAN insurance during the training (if desired, please state when registering)

PADI Freediver Touch™.

The Touch is an interactive study tool that gives you the information and theoretical knowledge to be able to freedive safely, and with which you can learn at your own pace. Study yourself when it suits you. Everything digitally on your tablet, mobile or PC. No internet connection required.

Price: $ 300,-

Further training