IANTD Free Diving Courses

There are literally millions of snorkelers today that are searching the oceans and seas from the surface. Many of the pelagic marine interaction environments such as diving with whales, dolphins, manatees and the like are most enjoyable while free diving. Photography and video opportunities are expanded with breath-hold diving versus being on scuba. Many locations have avid spear fishing, conch, lobster, and abalone fishing that is all done without tanks, simply by breath-hold diving.  Free diving not only supports the livelihoods and recreation of many people, but also offers a competitive element to the sport, through tournaments, local competitions, and world record events.

The certification programs offered through IDC Scuba are the IANTD Free Dive Programs which are designed to increase a diver’s breath-hold range and comfort in the water. From  Open Water Free Diver through the Master Free Diver course, students are taught constant ballast diving techniques. The courses develop a detailed understanding of all aspects of deep breath-hold diving, including history, physics, physiology, psychological factors, breathing techniques and emergency procedures, along with skills and free diving experience along with Spear fishing components added to the courses. Remember, you can't be a spear fisherman, until you have mastered the art of free diving.  Courses run over 2 days, with minimum age restrictions and prerequisites applicable.

IANTD Open Water Free Diver (Plus Spearfishing)

This is the entry level certification course for individuals wishing to learn the fundamentals of breath hold diving for the purpose of increasing underwater awareness and learning the basics of spearfishing.

PRE-REQUISITES

• Be 15 years old

• Competent swimming skills

EQUIPMENT YOU NEED

• IANTD Open Water Free Diver Student Kit (Provided by IDC Scuba)

• Mask, Snorkel, Fins

• Exposure protection

• Weight System

• Flag & Float

• Speargun or Hand Spear

COURSE SCHEDULE
Saturday –9:00am to 5:00pm (Free Diving Theory & Confined Water Session 1 & 2)
Sunday – 9:00am to 5:00pm (Spearfishing theory & Open Water Dives 1 & 2)

Cost: $295.00

WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY
IANTD Open Water Free Diver Manual, Instruction, Boat Dive, IANTD Certification

PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 4 participants are required to run the program.

IANTD Advanced Free Diver (Plus Spearfishing)

This is the intermediate level certification course for individuals wishing to expand their knowledge of breath hold diving for the purpose of increasing underwater awareness plus  learning some advanced spearfishing techniques.

PRE-REQUISITES

• Be 16 years old

• Competent swimming skills

• Be certified IANTD Open Water Free Diver

EQUIPMENT YOU NEED

• IANTD Advanced & Master  Free Diver Student Kit (Provided by IDC Scuba)

• Mask, Snorkel, Fins

• Exposure protection

• Weight System

• Flag & Float

• Speargun or Hand Spear

• Line Cutting device

• Surface signalling device

• Depth gauge and bottom timer

COURSE SCHEDULE
Saturday –8:00am to 5:00pm (Free Diving Theory,  Confined Water Session & Open Water Session 1 & 2)
Sunday – 8:00am to 5:00pm (Spearfishing Theory & Open Water Dives 3 & 4)

Cost: $395.00

WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY
IANTD Advanced & Master Free Diver Manual, Instruction, 2 x Boat Dive, IANTD Certification

PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 4 participants are required to run the program.