STAGE B - FREEDIVING COURSE

EXPLORE THE DEPTHS OF YOUR BODY AND MIND IN OUR STAGE-B FREEDIVING COURSE

Join us for 4 days of advanced techniques, pool and open water training, guided by some of the best and experienced freedivers in Oz - World Champion freediver, Erez Beatus & Guinness WR holder - Michaela Werner.

This course is designed to elevate your freediving skills to new depths of enjoyment and relaxation. Building on the foundation of your Stage-A certification (or equivalent Level 1 certification such as AIDA 2*), this course delves into the art of going even deeper while prioritising safety and technique.

Throughout this immersive program, you will master advanced equalisation techniques, deepen your understanding of the dive response, and explore the physiological changes that accompany extended freedives. Erez & Michaela, will guide you through comprehensive training methods, ensuring you develop the knowledge needed for a fulfilling and beautiful freediving journey.

Running from 9 am to 5 pm over four days, the course seamlessly blends theory and practical application. Delve into the intricacies of physiology and breathing, refining your freediving techniques both in the pool and open water. Collaborate with new buddies who share your passion, fostering a supportive environment that enhances your performance as a freediver.

Go deeper! 

Location: Newcastle / Port Stephens, NSW

Dates: April 5-6 & April 12-13, 2025 (2 weekends)

Investment: $980 / $250 Deposit

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Freediving is like meditation. It’s a connection with the sea, with yourself, and with your own limits.

Guillaume NĂ©ry

COURSE RESULTS IN AN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION FROM APNEA INTERNATIONAL

You will need to bring your own freediving gear – mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, weight belt, socks & gloves.

To do this course you should have completed Apnea Australia Stage A Course, or equivalent, and you must be healthy and comfortable in the water.

Expected depth 30m
Days 4
Webinar 1h Equalisation
Open Water Training 3-4 sessions
Pool Training Static Session + Dynamic Session + Deep pool Session
Min/Max number of participants 4-6 Freedivers

 

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About Erez

My earliest memories are of holding my breath. I was always attracted to the water and started spearfishing when I was 8 years old. As I grew up, I kept trying to go a bit deeper and longer and at some point at the age of 21, reached 30m. There was no real freediving education (or competition, or proper gear for that matter so I tried to do as much research as I could. In 1997 I had the opportunity to train under Pipin Ferreras and then I established the Israeli freediving team which I have led for 6 years.

In 2001 I have held the World Record in the no fins category as well as other national records. Over the past 25 years I focused mainly on education. My goal was to develop a system which focuses on the joy of freediving along with strategies to improve while maintaining a high level of safety and understanding.  I am the head of education at Apnea International, an instructor trainer and an AIDA Judge.
In 2010 I have established Freediving Holidays which focused on unique marine animal encounters. I love underwater photography.

I am as passionate about freediving as much as I was the day I discovered this incredible activity.  

WE’LL COVER THESE TOPICS DURING THE COURSE

  • Advanced freediving physics
  • Physiology & Psychology of freediving
  • Breathing exercises, Pranayama 
  • Relaxation techniques for deeper freediving - Freefall
  • Advanced equalisation techniques - Mouthfill
  • Buoyancy issues for deeper freediving
  • Safety equipment for deeper freediving
  • Training static apnea
  • Training dynamic apnea
  • Fitness & flexibility training for deeper freediving
  • Planning an open water freediving session

The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish.

Jacques Cousteau

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