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Freediver Course - Level 1
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Overview
Ages 10+ • 2 Day Program • eLearning and Water-Entry Fee Included!
Duration: 2 days
Min Age: 15
Group Size: 5
Description: Freediving is a journey — not a race. At Live Free Diving, we’ve reimagined the Level 1 course to make freediving more accessible, patient, and empowering for every student. Whether you’re a confident water person or taking your first steps into the ocean, our goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and inspired.
Your experience begins with a Day 1 classroom and pool session, where we focus on the foundations of breathing, safety, equalization, and relaxation. After registering, you’ll receive access to PADI eLearning materials, so you can study at your own pace and arrive prepared and confident.
Following your pool session, our instructors will assess your comfort level and guide you toward one of two tailored learning Paths:
- Blue Heron Bridge Pathway
- Boat Pathway
What is Included: - PADI eLearning materials
- Classroom instruction (theory) on freediving fundamentals
- Confined water training (pool session)
- Open water training at Blue Heron Bridge or offshore boat (boat fee not included)
- Professional instruction and in-water safety support
- Certification upon successful completion of all modules
- Temporary DAN dive accident insurance for duration of course
- Access to our exclusive WhatsApp group
What is not Included: - Freediving/ snorkeling gear (available to rent)
- Boat fee
- Travel to/from site
- Meals or lodging (if this is multi-day).
Itinerary: ###Day 1
We will start the morning off with introductions and light stretching, followed by a confined water session in the pool. We will cover safety skills & your role as a buddy, static apnea, dynamic apnea and how to make a proper water entry. After we will take a lunch break and discuss theory.
Following your pool session, our instructors will assess your comfort level and guide you toward one of two tailored learning paths for day 2
Day 2
Blue Heron Bridge
Perfect for newer students or anyone seeking a gentler introduction. On Day 2, you’ll practice equalization, free immersion, and constant weight techniques in calm, clear 10–18 ft water at the Blue Heron Bridge. The shallow, biodiverse environment builds confidence and helps you develop comfort and body awareness before heading deeper.
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Boat
For confident and experienced water people ready to explore deeper water, your open water session takes place aboard Fins Up 2, our private freediving vessel. Here, you’ll practice line diving in crystal-clear conditions and progress toward your certification depth of 10–16 meters (33–55 feet) with full instructor supervision. Additional $150 boat fee required
What to Bring: - Mask, snorkel, bi-fins (available to rent)
- Wetsuit, shorty or appropriate exposure protection (wetsuits available to rent)
- Weight belt & weights in small increments (available to rent)
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Water/snacks
- Reef-safe sunscreen, sunglasses
- Notepad for theory sessions, printed medical form (if applicable).
- Positive mindset and readiness to learn.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
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Additional Info
We’re so excited to have you join us and we can't wait to guide you on your freediving journey!
Important Information
- Keep an eye out for eLearning (you will receive an email shortly from PADI)
- Review and sign waivers (will be sent through eLearning)
NOTE:
If you answer YES to certain questions on the MEDICAL FORM your doctor must, as a safety precaution, assess the condition as it relates to freediving and sign a medical form that confirms you’re fit to dive. Please print out or email a copy to your doctor for a signature. This must be completed BEFORE the start of the course! So please give yourself plenty of time to review the document IN CASE YOU DO NEED MEDICAL CLEARANCE.
IF YOU NEED MEDICAL CLEARANCE AND YOU DO NOT RECIVE A DOCTORS APPROVAL YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONFINED WATER OR OPEN WATER PORTIONS OF THE COURSE. You will need to pay a $150 rescheduling fee and can reschedule during availability.
If you have any questions about the medical form, please call us ASAP. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO COMPLETE THIS
What Needs to be Completed BEFORE the start of the Course
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Waivers (will receive after eLearning registration)
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Frenzel Equalizing Practice (if you have trouble equalizing, we will send you a short course for this.)
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eLearning Knowledge Reviews & Final Exam
You will receive a separate email shortly with a link to complete your online course component.This typically takes a few hours to complete. Failure to complete means you will NOT be able to participate in Open Water Sessions.
Equalization Prep!
Being able to frenzel equalize is the KEY to success in freediving. To some people, it comes naturally, to others it takes A LOT of practice. In order to ensure your success in the course, PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO on how to frenzel equalize. Please get familiar with this method and PRACTICE! If you're still having trouble or are not sure if you are doing it properly, please reach out to us asap so we can help get you sorted BEFORE the start of the course!
Schedule:
Tentative and subject to change. Instructor will reach out a few days before the course to confirm
Saturday- Classroom & Pool Session
8:45am - 4pm
Sunday- Open Water Sessions
8am-12pm
What to bring:
- mask & snorkel
- bifins
- weight belt & weights in small increments
- towel
- reef safe spf
- water bottle
- swimwear
- wetsuit/ exposure protection
- something to take notes
If you rented gear from us, we will bring all the rented items to class, so you don't have to worry about a thing! If you want to add on any items to your reservation, please contact us at least 24 hours before the start of the course so we have enough time to organize and prep the rental gear for you.
Discounted Wetsuits!
We are proud partners of Neritic Diving and are able to offer our clients $50 off wetsuits! If you're interested in buying a wetsuit please let us know! You can also try before you buy! Rent one of our Neritic wetsuits and apply the renal fee to a new suit! Offer is only valid during the course
What's Next?
Our staff will reach out to you a few days before the course with more details regarding exact locations & course itinerary
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at (561) 556-8444 or LiveFreeDiving@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy
Because Live Free Diving has the highest commitment to quality courses with small instructor to student ratios we are unable to issue refunds for cancellations on the course. This course is non-refundable under any circumstances. However, we can reschedule your course date with administration fees as follows:
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Reservations can be re-scheduled with no fee with at least 14 days’ notice prior to your scheduled class to allow us time to book other clients.
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Re-scheduling reservations less than 14 days notice: Students may reschedule their class for a $150 “rebooking fee”, which will be processed each time a course or portion of a course is rescheduled. You can reschedule during availability.
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At least a 50% deposit is required in order to secure your spot. Remaining balance is due by the start of the course. Your card will automatically be charged the remaining balance.
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No shows will be charged the full price of the activity, tour, or training. No refunds will be given due to the potential loss of business/expenses incurred.
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If you need MEDICAL CLEARANCE and fail to receive a signature from your doctor, you WILL NOT be able to participate in the pool or confined water sessions. You will need to pay a $150 rescheduling fee and will need to reschedule during availability and when you have the proper documentation and clearance.
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Although we plan our open water dive sessions from a boat, please note that open water sessions are weather dependent and may change. In the event of inclement weather and/or sea conditions, or conditions beyond our control, this may force us to dive in an alternate land based location for the sole purpose of being able to complete your dive training. In this case, open water sessions will be held at Tiger Tail Lake.
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Cancellations due to weather will be determined by the captain. The decision to cancel a trip due to bad weather usually cannot be made until a few days before. We will cancel all trips, and go to alternative in land site when rough seas and high winds are in the forecast or small craft advisories are in effect.
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Due to the limited capacity of each class, we do not offer refunds or credits if you only complete a portion of the class. If you need to complete the open water session again, you will need to pay the boat fee.
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If you need additional trips due to seasickness or inability to complete the necessary skills, you will be charge just the boat fee and can reschedule makeup sessions during availability.
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For private sessions, cancellations must be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled date’(s) for the deposit to be refundable. Deposits made in advanced will be subject to a flat rate cancellation fee of $250. This fee will be applied to administrative expenses accrued by LFD and its affiliates.
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If renting gear, customer agrees to reimburse Live Free Diving for the loss or breakage of any and all equipment at the current replacement value.
We are a team of two who specialize in small intimate group settings, in order to keep our business sustainable and activities enjoyable we must adhere to a stern cancellation policy. Thank you for understanding.
Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.
BY BOOKING YOUR TRIP ONLINE OR OVER THE PHONE YOU AGREE TO ALL TERMS OF THE RESERVATION.
