One of the questions we get asked when people book a course with Go Freediving is 'What freediving course equipment is provided?' or ' Do I need to buy any freediving course equipment?' The answer is simple - we provide everything you need. So, what does that include?
It's the start of our 2019 season - which can only mean one thing! It's the start of our RAID Freediver courses too! Last week saw our first RAID freediver students arrive at Glebe House ready for the practical elements of their freediving course. Each student had already completed their online freediving course materials, so were ready to go!
We went to the Red Sea in March where we were whisked straight to the Whirlwind and set off for a week of amazing Red Sea freediving. But don't let me tell you all about it, watch our awesome video and read what everyone else had to say! Find out why they came, what they thought of the trip and if they would recommend it!
When I learnt to freedive I thought I knew a little about the sport, but looking back, I realise now I knew nothing. I just jumped into the (30m) deep end, took a big breath and hoped for the best. However, I was different to most beginner freedivers, I didn’t make five beginner freediving mistakes. Oh no, my mistakes were in double figures…
Advanced Freediver courses are a natural next step for the keen freediver. Not only will you increase your knowledge and confidence, you will also improve your technical skills as a freediver.
When a student chooses to do a freediving course, while their primary objective in most cases, is to become a safe freediver, they will also be expected to learn how to be a safe freediving buddy too. Any responsible freediver will ensure they have a qualified freeediving buddy with them at all times - one who is trained and able to rescue them from any scenario they might find themselves in, while extending the same level of safety and reassurance in return to their freediving buddy.
For those of you who are already actively participating in regular yoga or freediving sessions - or even those who have taken a break from it all and want to rediscover their love of both or either - a freediving and yoga holiday is a fantastic way to do this.
If you are considering taking a freediving course, there are a number of things you should look out for - particularly if the course is a certified course. This article highlights ten things we, at Go Freediving, think everyone should look for on a freediving course. And so, in no particular order, here they are:
