AIDA AND MOLCHANOVS FREEDIVING
Freediving is a type of underwater diving in which the diver holds their breath and descends into the water without the use of any external breathing apparatus such as scuba tanks. The objective of freediving is to explore the underwater environment and experience the sensation of being completely immersed in water.
What is freediving ?
Freediving is a type of underwater diving in which the diver holds their breath and descends into the water without the use of any external breathing apparatus such as scuba tanks. The objective of freediving is to explore the underwater environment and experience the sensation of being completely immersed in water.
Freediving requires the diver to control their breathing and to stay relaxed while diving to depths of up to several hundred feet. This sport can be done both recreationally and competitively and has several disciplines, including constant weight, free immersion, and variable weight.
Constant weight freediving
In constant weight freediving, the diver uses fins to descend to a predetermined depth and returns to the surface using only the strength of their muscles. This can be done with a Monofin or Bi fins.
Free immersion
Free immersion freediving involves pulling oneself down and back up a line without the use of fins.
Constant weigh NO fins
Without the use of fins or pulling on the rope the diver must swim down with hands and feet in a breast stroke style to reach a determined depth.
Molchanovs Courses
The Molchanovs Mission is to share our love of freediving with the world. We do this by cultivating the level of knowledge and skill of all freedivers, by building global and local communities that fuel passion for freediving, and by developing gear that provides the best freediving experience possible.
The Molchanovs system, which is created by world-renowned freedivers such as Alexey Molchanov, Goran Colak, and Adam Stern, offers a comprehensive and tailored training program for all levels of freedivers. Upon completing a Molchanovs course, you gain access to the global Molchanovs Freediving community, which provides weekly training workouts designed by the world's top freedivers.
This program, known as Base Training, is an exceptional tool for the development and progress of both individuals and the entire freediving community. With Molchanovs freediving education, you can start from the basics of freediving and progress all the way to becoming an elite competition freediver. The program offers four open water course levels, each of which is referred to as a Wave.
Theoretical learning and exams can be conducted online at your own pace before the course commences. On the day of the course, a theory session is held to confirm everyone's knowledge before conducting the water-based activities. Molchanovs offers Wave 1 (Beginner) and Wave 2 (Intermediate) courses. Visit the Molchanovs Freediving Courses website to learn more.
Introducing Molchanovs Wave 1 Course, a two-day training program that includes one theory session, one pool training session, and two dive sessions.
This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of freediving, including how to utilize breathing and relaxation techniques to unlock their natural freediving potential and experience the sensation of freedom in the water.
By the end of the course, students will have acquired the skills necessary to dive up to 12-20 meters (40-66 feet) and achieve breath holds of over one and a half minutes.
Molchanovs Wave 2 Course is a three-day program that comprises one theory session, one pool training session, and three dive sessions.
This course is intended for individuals who want to train and enhance their freediving performance. Students will learn how to break down the different elements that improve their freediving skills and how to develop each of these elements.
By the end of the course, divers will have gained the knowledge and skills required to dive comfortably up to 24-30 meters (79-101 feet) and achieve breath holds of over two and a half minutes. With Molchanovs Wave 1 and Wave 2 courses, you can elevate your freediving abilities to the next level.
Freediving FAQ's
Where are you based?
Operating from Delpy Pool a 37m deep freediving facility in St Tudy (Bodmin) Cornwall. Check out the our facilities page to find out more.
Do I need to be fit?
A basic level of fitness is required and to be able to swim to a confident ability ( 200m ) is a must. A medical questionnaire is required to be completed along with a liability release. MEDICAL FORM DOWNLOAD
What happens if I don't pass a part of my freediving courses ?
If you fail a particular section of your freediving course you will be given the chance to re attempt the areas requiring work if there is time on the day or come back at a future date to complete the area you require more work.
What do I need to bring?
Pen, paper, appropriate clothing for the weather, Crocs or flip flops anything to make yourself comfortable.