Lap 1/ Wave 1 - Beginner Freediving

Where?

Lake or Ocean, TBD

Duration

13 hr

Costs

CHF 360

Language

Deutsch, English, Español

Service Description

Discover the underwater world in the most natural way by holding your breath. The Molchanovs Lap / Wave 1 Beginner Freediver course will take you through a fun and relaxed experience yet with a strong focus on making you a safe freediver. Everyone can access the Wave 1 course. You just need to be healthy and able to swim 200 meters. By the end of this course, through passing pool, depth, safety, and theory requirements, you will become a complete Wave 1 freediver.

Day 1:
  • Freediving Physics and Physiology of freediving

  • Breathwork, manipulation of nervous system through the breath

  • Hyperventilation and Hypoventilation, avoiding Shallow water blackout

  • Equalisation for freedivers

  • Finning technique, Constant weight fins

  • Free immersion - Buoyancy for freedivers

  • Mental conditioning

  • Yogic practices for freediving Hours: 9AM – 4/5PM

Day 2:
  • Duckdiving, Mental preparation, pre dive ‘breathe up’ and recovery breaths

  • Static breath holds dry

  • Self rescue techniques

  • Surface protocol and rescue

  • Buddy protocol

  • Underwater rescue

  • Dry training and techniques for maintaining interest over time

  • Breathwork routine for freedivers

  • Knowledge assessment Hours: 9AM – 4/5PM

Freediving is a lifelong learning experience and yours starts here.


Requirements
  • Swim 200m unassisted, non-stop in a pool setting

  • Passing Requirements

Pool requirements (for Wave 1 & Lap 1)
  • 1 min 30 sec static

  • 30m DYNB

  • Open Water requirements (for Wave 1)

  • CWTB & FIM 12-20m

  • CWTB Buddying 6-10m

  • Rescue from 6-10m


Languages

Deutsch, English, Español

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation more than 7 days before the course: Full refund or the option to reschedule to a later date (subject to availability).

  • Cancellation 3-7 days before the course: 50% refund or the option to reschedule to a later date (subject to availability).

  • Cancellation within 72 hours or no-show: No refund.

Exceptions: In cases of unforeseen emergencies, such as illness or family emergencies, exceptions may be made at the discretion of the instructor. Participants are encouraged to communicate promptly in such situations.