
Lap 1/ Wave 1 - Beginner Freediving
Where?
Lake or Ocean, TBD
Duration
13 hr
Costs
CHF 360
Language
Deutsch, English, Español
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.