Our courses cater for all levels, experience, ability and needs, so you can be certain we have a course that is right for you! Check out our courses, below. To view our Winter Freediving Courses, visit Go Freediving Winter Courses
If you are new to the world of freediving there are two courses you can choose from. They are the RAID Freediver Course and the Foundation Freediver Course.
Both follow the RAID programme however the RAID Freediver Course is a comprehensive course completed over one weekend and leads to a freediving certification to a depth of 20 metres. The Foundation Freediver course is a one day course and leads to a freediving certification to a depth of 5 metres, with the option of taking the Open Water Course at a later date should you wish to certify as a RAID Freediver to 20 metres.
If you are simply curious about freediving and want to experience it for yourself without gaining a certification, our Discover Freediving experience day is a fantastic introduction to this intriguing sport.
RAID Freediver Course
Perfect for students who want to start freediving or spearfishing. Also, an excellent course for surfers, scuba divers and any other water sport enthusiasts.
By the end of your course you could be diving to depths up to 20m in the most relaxed and safe manner possible.
You’ll dive submerged boats, trucks, cars and planes, through shoals of beautiful fish and learn new skills to take your freediving to the next level.
Foundation Freediver Course
By the end of this one day foundation certification course, you will be a certified freediver to a depth of 5 metres.
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to take their first step into freediving, is a spearfisher looking to increase their safety and performance underwater, or someone who enjoys recreational water sports and wants to improve their skills and water safety.
Open Water Freediver Course
By the end of this one day open water course, you could be a certified freediver to a depth of 20 metres.
All dives will be in open water and will be an opportunity to build on skills learned during the Foundation Freediver certification.
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to build on their foundation freediving skills or wants to further improve and enhance their safety and performance in the water.
Discover Freediving Course
Taking place in a privately-hired, heated pool and guided by expert instructors, this beginner-friendly day is perfect for anyone wanting to experience freediving in a no-pressure, safe, relaxed environment.
Everything you need — gear, wetsuit, and pool entry — is included, so all you need to do is bring your sense of adventure!
Static Apnea Speciality Certification
In this pool-based freediving course, you’ll master performing static breath holds safely and confidently. You’ll learn new techniques for relaxation, mental focus, and improving your performance, as well as how to train both in and out of the water. Additionally, you’ll practise buddying safely, including coaching and rescuing in the rare case of a hypoxic event.
This course allows you to enhance your technique, boost your performance, and embrace the mental challenge of static apnea, all while earning a certification.
Dynamic Apnea Speciality Certification
This comprehensive course is designed for both new and experienced freedivers, covering finning techniques, buoyancy control, streamlining, buddying, and rescue skills. You’ll also learn how to develop a personalised training plan and have the chance to try Dynamic Apnea with a monofin (available in limited sizes), all while earning certification upon successful completion.
Static & Dynamic Apnea Speciality Certification
Interested in learning how to manage your breathing, improve focus, swim further underwater, both with and without fins? The RAID Static & Dynamic Apnea Speciality Certification Course is for you!
This is a unique chance to gain TWO pool-based freediving certifications from the internationally recognised freediving course provider, RAID.
Returner Freediver Course
If you have started a RAID Freediver Course, Advanced Freediver Course or Master Freediving Course but have not yet completed your skills to qualify for certification, or, you are qualified and would like to refresh skills, prepare for a next level certification or cross over from another course programme our Returner Course offer the perfect opportunity to do so.
You will join one of a regular courses suited to your current level and have your skills assessed and signed off where applicable.
RAID Advanced Freediver Course
Perfect for intermediate freedivers, the RAID Advanced Freediver course is a RAID second level internationally recognised certification course.
By the end of the course sophisticated techniques will help improve your body’s response when freediving, enabling you to dive deeper and longer. your skills, technical ability, breath hold and confidence means you could be diving to depths up to 30m in the most relaxed and safe manner possible and taking your freediving to the next level in beautiful surroundings!
RAID Master Freediver Course
In the pool you’ll be holding your breath for at least 3 minutes 30 seconds and swimming dynamic at least 75 metres. You’ll learn new techniques to counter depth effects and performing deeper and more complicated rescues.
In the classroom you’ll examine in more detail the physiology, psychology and physics of freediving, such as how diving to 30m and beyond affects the residual volume of your lungs. This specialist deep diving qualification will equip you with everything you need to know to take you into the deep blue and beyond!
Private 1-2-1 Tuition
If you are an individual looking for one to one tuition – either for freediving tuition, confidence training or to undertake one of our courses privately, we’re here for you!
If you are a group – corporate, professional or just a group of friends keen to learn together – our group rates make learning to freedive even more attractive!
If you want to learn more, get in touch via our contact form and we’ll get back to you asap!
Masterclasses
With two options to choose from we have a Masterclass for everyone. These classes focus on technique and skills.
The classes are limited to 4 students and are run by Emma herself and are for anyone that has done the Open Water Freediver course even if they have not passed.
The Advanced Course Prep Masterclasses are aimed at students that will be doing their Advanced Course and have passed the Open Water Freediver course.
RAID Freediver
Runs April – October
RAID Foundation Freediver
Runs April – October (At Vobster Quay)
Runs November – April (In a Pool)
RAID Advanced Freediver
Runs April – October
Returning Student Sessions
Runs April – October
RAID Openwater Level 2
Runs April – October
RAID Master Freediver
Runs April – October
Professional Freediving Instructor
Runs February – August