AIDA 1 Course
1 Day Course: 8 hours, theory and practical tuition, $295pp Sydney, Perth, Byron; $350 (Melbourne)
MIN 2 PEOPLE
The AIDA 1* course is designed as a fun, one day introduction to freediving. If you have ever wanted a taste of what it is like to snorkel below the surface, to dive down and meet the marine life on their level, then this one day course can help you do it! The course teaches the basics of breath-hold and breath-hold diving, focusing on technique and aquaticity. Students familiarise themselves with anatomy and physiology before trying their hand at apnea techniques. Students are guided during an open ocean session to swim to depth (maximum 10m), focusing on correct 'duckdive' and equalisation techniques.
The day is run in a very relaxed style, with small classes in a "hands on" style. You are offered plenty of guidance, with the focus on a fun experience rather than specific training objectives.
*If environmental conditions are not appropriate for ocean diving on the day in Melbourne, both in-water sessions will be held in a deep pool.
What to bring?
- mask, fins, towel and wetsuit
- weight belt is provided
The course location will vary depending on prevailing environmental conditions, however will usually be held within relative proximity to your local Adreno store.
*Pre-requisites:
Students should have basic swimming skills and be able to demonstrate these prior to undertaking the course. Students must also be at least 18 years old, or 16 or older with parent/guardians approval
Wetsuits should be of a thickness suitable to the prevailing conditions (water 21-24 degrees 3mm minimum, water below 21 degrees 5mm+ recommended)