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BEGINNER / ADVANCED FREEDIVING COURSE
IN KAS, TURKEY
October 10, 11, 12, 2018

This Open Water Freediving course is designed to prepare a freediver to train in the dynamic open ocean conditions. It is aimed at providing the freediver with the fundamental skills that will enable him / her to freedive safely and effectively. This is a comprehensive course where freedivers are taught in the classroom, confined water and open water.

After completing the course you will be able to plan and execute safe freedives in the sea as one half of a responsible and competent buddy team. This course is the most important first steps in getting a solid foundation for open-water freediving.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

- Learn the fundamentals about apnea; the physiology, phisics and techniques

- Learn how to equalize in the proper way

- Have a clear understanding of the dangers associated with freediving (blackout & loss of motor control) how to avoid these dangers and how to assist & rescue your buddy if an accident occurs

- Complete set of proper freediving skills that will allow you to execute open water freedives safely and effectively

- Learn about the different freediving equipment, how to maintain it and use it effectively

Pratical application: A considerable amount of time is spent poolside, beach, stretching, breathing, breifings, diving etc.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

- Anyone who wants to learn how to freedive!!

- Self taught freedivers who want to learn the proper freediving techniques (duck-dive, finning, breathe-up), safety skills and underderstand better what they are doing

- Spearfishermen who want to improve their finning technique, hydrodyamics, depth and breath-hold time

- Pool freedivers who want to learn how to freedive safely, comfortably and efficiently in the sea, also how to perform rescue skills

- Anyone who is curious about freediving and wants to learn more about it and try it out

INSTRUCTOR:

Course will be taught by Renee Blundon (see website & info at www.reneeblundon.com)

LANGUAGE:

English. (Most of the course is pratical so perfect English is not required)

SCHEDULE AND DURATION:

DAY 1
PREPARING FOR APNEA, BREATHING & RELAXATION
- Introduction & Paperwork
- Lecture: Freediving Discplines & Equipment
- Lecture / Practical: Breathing and Relaxation for freediving
- Confined Water Session - Static Apnea & Relaxation
- Theory / Practical: Physics & Equalization. How to equalize in the proper way

DAY 2
FREEDIVING & TECHNIQUES
- Stretching for Freediving
- Open-water Session 1 - Free-Immersion (& some Constant Weight Freediving)
- Theory: Physiology & Dangers of Hyperventilation
- Confined Water Session - Dynamic Apnea & Finning Technique
- Theory: Freediving Techniques

DAY 3
FREEDIVING PRACTICE & RESCUE TRAINING
- Stretching / Relaxation for Freediving
- Open-water Session 2 - Freediving Practice (FIM & CWT)
- Theory: Safety in Freediving
- Open-water Session 3 - Freediving & Rescue Practice
- AIDA 2* Test

Schedule is subject to change.

ADDRESS & LOCATION:
Dahab, Egypt

PRICING:
295 euros

Pricing includes AIDA 2* certification upon completion, electronic PDF manual and swimming pool rental (if needed).

A deposit paid before the start date secures your position in the course. The balance is payable on the first day of the course.

EQUIPMENT:

Pricing does not include freediving equipment (you will need a mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins and weight belt). Equipment can be provided for an additional charge. Lead weights can be provided at no charge.

PREREQUISITES:
- Minimum age of 12 years old
- Must be able to swim
- Have complete the medical forms
- Have completed and signed the liability release forms

MEDICAL
While I recommend that you have a full diving medical examination, which is good practice, it is not essential to participate in the course. You will, however, be required to fill in a medical questionnaire on the first day of the course.

Freediving Course in KasOctober 10, 2018, 9:00amKaşBEGINNER / ADVANCED FREEDIVING COURSE
IN KAS, TURKEY
October 10, 11, 12, 2018

This Open Water Freediving course is designed to prepare a freediver to train in the dynamic open ocean conditions. It is aimed at providing the freediver with the fundamental skills that will enable him / her to freedive safely and effectively. This is a comprehensive course where freedivers are taught in the classroom, confined water and open water.

After completing the course you will be able to plan and execute safe freedives in the sea as one half of a responsible and competent buddy team. This course is the most important first steps in getting a solid foundation for open-water freediving.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

- Learn the fundamentals about apnea; the physiology, phisics and techniques

- Learn how to equalize in the proper way

- Have a clear understanding of the dangers associated with freediving (blackout & loss of motor control) how to avoid these dangers and how to assist & rescue your buddy if an accident occurs

- Complete set of proper freediving skills that will allow you to execute open water freedives safely and effectively

- Learn about the different freediving equipment, how to maintain it and use it effectively

Pratical application: A considerable amount of time is spent poolside, beach, stretching, breathing, breifings, diving etc.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

- Anyone who wants to learn how to freedive!!

- Self taught freedivers who want to learn the proper freediving techniques (duck-dive, finning, breathe-up), safety skills and underderstand better what they are doing

- Spearfishermen who want to improve their finning technique, hydrodyamics, depth and breath-hold time

- Pool freedivers who want to learn how to freedive safely, comfortably and efficiently in the sea, also how to perform rescue skills

- Anyone who is curious about freediving and wants to learn more about it and try it out

INSTRUCTOR:

Course will be taught by Renee Blundon (see website & info at www.reneeblundon.com)

LANGUAGE:

English. (Most of the course is pratical so perfect English is not required)

SCHEDULE AND DURATION:

DAY 1
PREPARING FOR APNEA, BREATHING & RELAXATION
- Introduction & Paperwork
- Lecture: Freediving Discplines & Equipment
- Lecture / Practical: Breathing and Relaxation for freediving
- Confined Water Session - Static Apnea & Relaxation
- Theory / Practical: Physics & Equalization. How to equalize in the proper way

DAY 2
FREEDIVING & TECHNIQUES
- Stretching for Freediving
- Open-water Session 1 - Free-Immersion (& some Constant Weight Freediving)
- Theory: Physiology & Dangers of Hyperventilation
- Confined Water Session - Dynamic Apnea & Finning Technique
- Theory: Freediving Techniques

DAY 3
FREEDIVING PRACTICE & RESCUE TRAINING
- Stretching / Relaxation for Freediving
- Open-water Session 2 - Freediving Practice (FIM & CWT)
- Theory: Safety in Freediving
- Open-water Session 3 - Freediving & Rescue Practice
- AIDA 2* Test

Schedule is subject to change.

ADDRESS & LOCATION:
Dahab, Egypt

PRICING:
295 euros

Pricing includes AIDA 2* certification upon completion, electronic PDF manual and swimming pool rental (if needed).

A deposit paid before the start date secures your position in the course. The balance is payable on the first day of the course.

EQUIPMENT:

Pricing does not include freediving equipment (you will need a mask, snorkel, wetsuit, fins and weight belt). Equipment can be provided for an additional charge. Lead weights can be provided at no charge.

PREREQUISITES:
- Minimum age of 12 years old
- Must be able to swim
- Have complete the medical forms
- Have completed and signed the liability release forms

MEDICAL
While I recommend that you have a full diving medical examination, which is good practice, it is not essential to participate in the course. You will, however, be required to fill in a medical questionnaire on the first day of the course. ... morehide