Frediving Classes in New York On Long Island

FII Level 1 Freediver

Level 1 Freediving Course on Long Island
Class (A) SOLD OUT FII Level -1 Freediver – June 10 (Zoom lecture), June 17 (pool) June 27 (open water)

Class (B) FII Level -1 Freediver – June 10 (Zoom lecture), June 24 (pool) June 28 (open water)

Step 1. Sign up for the class HERE and attend the scheduled lecture VIA Zoom.

Step 2. Attend the scheduled 3-hour pool training session

Step 3. Attend the Open Water Depth Training session at Lake Hydra in Hanoverville, PA.

Level 1 Freediver

The FII Level-1 Freediver is an introduction to the FII education system. It covers everything from safety & problem management, breathing techniques, & equipment selection to correct freediving methods for gradual depth progression. This freediving course is ideal for anyone wishing to master the correct basic freediving techniques of our system enabling you to confidently freedive to depths up to 66 feet/20 meters. The freediving course will consist of 1 classroom session (3-4 hours), 1 pool session (3-4 hours) and 1 open water session (2-3 hours).

Level-1 student after completing his Freediving Class on Long Island

Freediving offers:

Increased in-water comfort
Improved spearfishing skills
A great cross-training tool for surfers and watermen
Amazing marine life encounters
Better understanding of diving physiology
Excellent fitness benefits
A total mind/body balance experience

•Classroom Session held via Zoom
• Pool Sessions are held at School of Fish
• Open Water Session conducted at Lake Hydra
• $475 Tuition. Due when signing up.
• There will be an additional $60 fee to enter Lake Hydra.

Course duration:
Minimum 4 hours of academic work, 3 hours of confined water training, and 1.5 hours of open water depth training (varies per location and class).
Participants must be 16 years or older.
Course prerequisites:
You must have competent swimming skills and be comfortable in the open water. This is not a class that is designed to help you overcome a fear of the water. If you have any doubts about your ability please feel free to give us a call so we can discuss your options.

Course Highlights

During the FII Level 1 Freediver course you will learn:

Level 1 Safety & Problem Management for Freediving
Level 1 Breath-Hold Technique Development
Level 1 Confined Water Rescue and Buddy Supervision Techniques
Introduction to Freediving Specific Equipment
Basic Physics and Physiology for the Level 1 Freediver
Freediving Technique Development
Correct Breathing for Freediving
Equalization Techniques for the Level 1 Freediver
Open Water Rescue Skills, Buddy Supervision and Self Evaluation

Student Learning Materials:

Level 1 Student Manual and Workbook
Level 1 Academic Review

As a F.I.I. Level 1 Freediver you will need the following equipment: (Freediving specific gear is highly recommended but not required). We do not rent this equipment.

Long blade fins
Low profile mask
Snorkel
Rubber weight belt with appropriate weights
Wetsuit
Freediving computer (optional)

Level 1 Freediver students are not required to dive the maximum depth of the freediving course for certification. FII certification tests are based on the skills and knowledge you will master throughout your course.

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