SSI Basic Freediver
Your first step into the peaceful, exhilarating world of freediving. Learn to train and dive safely with a buddy—pool/confined water up to 5 m.
Ages 10+
No Experience Needed
Weekly All Year
Pool & Shore Sessions
Next Date: Running weekly all year

Safety First
Buddy systems, rescue skills, and conservative depth limits for beginners.
Calm Coaching
Breathing, relaxation, and technique—clear steps that build confidence.
Great Venues
Warm pool skills then sheltered Plymouth shore sessions (conditions‑based).
Progress Path
Certify as SSI Basic Freediver and step up to SSI Level 1 when ready.
What’s Included
- Online academics & classroom briefing
- Breathing & relaxation foundations
- Static apnea coaching (pool)
- Confined water practice up to 5 m
- Open water shore session (conditions permitting)
- Buddying & rescue basics for freedivers
- Mask, snorkel, fins & wetsuit available
- SSI Basic Freediver certification
Skills You’ll Learn
- Breathing & relaxation
- Static apnea training
- Duck dives & streamlined descents
- Buoyancy basics & weighting
- Equalisation techniques
- Rescue skills specific to freediving
- Equipment selection & care
Prerequisites & Training Standards
- Minimum age: 10 (fit to swim)
- Academic sessions: 4
- Pool/confined water sessions: 1
- Open water sessions: 1
- Maximum training depth: 5 m / 15 ft
Freediving course prices can be found here. To book, simply get in touch.
Please note prices are non‑refundable if cancelled within 24 hours of event.





FAQ
Plan for a half‑day to a day depending on schedule—academics, pool, and a shore session (conditions permitting).
You should be comfortable in the water and able to swim. We keep groups small and progress at your pace.
Training depth is limited to 5 m / 15 ft for this entry‑level certification.
We can provide mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit if needed. You’re welcome to use your own kit.
You’ll complete a standard questionnaire. If it flags anything, a diving doctor’s clearance is required before in‑water training.
Yes—minimum age is 10. Under‑18s require a parent/guardian present.
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