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FREEDIVING IS A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT

Having taught hundreds of students, I know that true skill acquisition requires repetition and time. Courses are intentionally extended beyond AIDA minimum standards to give your mind and body the time and space they actually need to absorb information, learn and adapt.​​

WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU

  • Real comfort: We move at a pace that keeps your stress levels low, allowing you to stay relaxed and focused underwater.

  • Skills that stick: Extra time means more water time, more repetition, more time to embed new skills.

  • Genuine confidence: You won't just tick off course requirements; you will leave feeling more comfortable and confident in the water.

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AIDA 1

DISCOVER THE WORLD OF FREEDIVING

SIMPLE, SAFE, AND SURPRISINGLY POWERFUL.

The AIDA 1 course is your gentle, welcoming gateway to the underwater world. It is designed entirely for absolute beginners who want to quiet their mind and discover what it feels like beneath the surface on a single breath.

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You don't need prior experience—just a curious mind and a desire to meet the ocean on its own terms.

KEY INFORMATION

Duration: 1 day​​​

Price: €125 (Includes course materials, certification and equipment rental.)

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PREREQUISITES

  • Be at least 18 years old (16 with parental or guardian consent)

  • Be able to swim at least 100m non-stop without fins

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WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

  • The foundations of calm: Learn the basic physiology of breathing and how your body naturally adapts to the underwater environment.

  • Dry practice: Step-by-step guidance through targeted breathing and relaxation techniques before we ever touch the water.

  • Static breath-hold: Discover the quiet power of a calm mind during a peaceful, fully supported breath-hold session in a protected bay.

  • Your first deep breath: Take your very first mindful, shallow descents into the sea, experiencing total weightlessness and effortless comfort.​

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AIDA 2

BEGINNER FREEDIVER

MOST PEOPLE SURPRISE THEMSELVES. YOU WILL TOO.

The AIDA 2 course gives you the essential foundations of freediving: proper technique, breathing, relaxation, basic equalization, and safety protocols.

 

This is where you start building the real habits and confidence needed to explore the blue safely.

KEY INFORMATION

Duration: 3.5 days​​​

Price: €370 (Includes course materials, certification and

equipment rental.)​

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PREREQUISITES

  • Be at least 18 years old (16 with parental or guardian consent)

  • Be able to swim at least 200m non-stop without fins, or 300m with mask and snorkel

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN​

We break the training down into progressive, manageable steps so you can build comfort at your own pace:

  • The foundations: Understand how your body adapts underwater, how to breathe efficiently, and the basic mechanics of equalization.

  • Dry practice: Step-by-step dry drills to get comfortable with breathing techniques and body awareness before entering the water.

  • Pool sessions (2): A controlled environment to practice relaxation, steady breath-holds, and simple finning technique.

  • Open Sea sessions (4): Open-water practice in the sea covering entry skills (duck dives, finning, streamlining). 

  • Safety Protocols: Learn essential buddy skills, how to observe a partner, and basic rescue protocols.

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YOUR NATURAL PROGRESSION

To earn your international certification, we will work together to hit these milestones. We don't force or rush these numbers—by focusing on your technique and nervous system, the results follow naturally:

  • Static breath-hold: 2 minutes.

  • Dynamic distance: 40 meters horizontal distance in the pool.

  • Ocean depth: 12 to 20 meters of comfortable, controlled depth.

  • Safety & Rescue: Demonstrating reliable buddy and rescue skills from 5–10 meters.

  • Theory exam: A straightforward passing score of 75% or higher.

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AIDA 3

ADVANCED FREEDIVER

WHAT IF YOU COULD GO PAST YOUR LIMITS - CALMLY, CONFIDENTLY, AND WITH CONTROL? 

​The AIDA 3 course refines your technique, builds depth, and develops you into an independent and capable freediver. This is where you learn the real magic of freediving - freefall! 

KEY INFORMATION

Duration: 4.5 days (+ 1 full day off in between)

Price: €430 (Includes course materials, certification and equipment rental.)​

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PREREQUISITES

  • Be at least 18 years old (16 with parental or guardian consent)

  • Have completed AIDA 2 course, or AIDA 2 crossover​

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

We step into advanced territory by introducing specialized deep-diving skills and physiological adaptation:

  • Advanced physiology & equalization: Master Frenzel equalization mechanics and understand how your body safely adapts to increased pressure.

  • Training concepts: Learn how to design your own training sessions, use CO₂ tables, and safely progress your own depth and breath-hold over time.

  • Dry practice: Equalization skills, pre-dive breathing and deep relaxation, physical mobility, and mental training for deeper dives.

  • Pool sessions (2): Refine your finning technique, build your static breath-hold, expand your dynamic distance, and complete structured CO₂ tables.

  • Open Sea sessions (5): Water sessions where you will learn the art of freefall, practice progressive depth dives, and manage advanced rescue scenarios.

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To earn your advanced certification, we will work together to hit these performance milestones. These numbers are a reflection of refined technique and a calm nervous system:

  • Static breath-hold: 2 minutes, 45 seconds.

  • Dynamic distance: 55 meters horizontal distance in the pool.

  • Ocean depth: 24 to 30 meters of controlled depth.

  • Buddying & Rescue: Demonstrating reliable advanced rescue and buddy protocols from 10–15 meters.

  • Technique demonstration: Clean execution of all skills.

  • Theory exam: A passing score of 75% or higher.​

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AIDA4

MASTER FREEDIVER

WHAT IF YOU COULD DIVE DEEPER - NOT JUST PHYSICALLY, BUT MENTALLY? 

The AIDA 4 course is where your personal performance meets a deeper level of responsibility. It is designed to teach you advanced equalisation, refine your skills to a high standard and prepare you to comfortably act as an assistant instructor. 

KEY INFORMATION

Duration: 6 days (+ 2 full days off in between)

Price: €530 (Includes course materials, certification and equipment rental.)​

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PREREQUISITES

  • Be at least 18 years old (16 with parental or guardian consent)

  • Have completed AIDA 3 course, or AIDA 3 crossover

  • First Aid including CPR, passed within the last two years

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • The Mouthfill Technique: Learn the theory, mechanics, and the execution of mouthfill equalization to manage deeper depths comfortably.

  • Performance planning, fitness & nutrition: Understand how to structure your own training cycles, manage dive preparation, and optimize your habits for the water.

  • Buoy setup & safety management: Gain practical experience setting up and handling professional buoy systems, while learning how to oversee safety and risk management on the surface.

  • Pool sessions (2): Work on high-level technique, including an introduction to DNF (Dynamic No Fins).

  • Open Sea sessions (5): Exhale diving (Functional Residual Capacity), Mouthfill technique, freefall, dive strategy refinement, and deep rescue scenarios.

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Static breath-hold: 3 minutes, 30 seconds.

  • Dynamic distance: 70 meters horizontal distance in the pool.

  • Ocean depth: 32 to 38 meters of controlled depth.

  • Mouthfill demonstration: Successful execution and control of the Mouthfill technique.

  • Buddying, Rescue & Tow: Demonstrating deep rescue protocols from 20 meters, followed by a 50-meter surface tow.

  • Theory exam: A passing score of 75% or higher.

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