AIDA 3 – Advanced Freediver
Dive into the next thrilling chapter of your underwater adventure with the AIDA 3 Open Water Freediver course. Unleash your potential as you delve deeper into the world of freediving, equipping yourself with essential skills and knowledge. This course is your passport to mastering the art of planning and participating in freediving activities alongside equally passionate freedive buddies. Building on your existing skills, the AIDA 3 course elevates your proficiency, introducing exciting new skills like Free Falling, Frenzel Equalizing, Training Tables, and empowering you with an in-depth understanding of safety techniques that minimise risks associated with varying pressures. Thrive in the dynamic disciplines of freediving, encompassing Static Apnea, Dynamic Apnea, Free Immersion, and Constant Weight – all crafted to elevate your skills. Remember, this journey focuses on your growth and adventure. On completion of the course you will receive an international freediving qualification from AIDA International.
The pool elements of the course take place at the Dolphin Centre, Poole and and open water elements at Vobster Quay.
Prior to your course, we will provide you with a freediving manual and online training material.
Our advanced freediver course is run based on demand, if you would like to undertake the course please click the link below to register your interest and we will get back to you with dates.
PRE-REQUISITES
To enrol on the course you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older (16 years with parent/guardian consent)
- Have completed the AIDA 2 or cross over evaluation from another freedive agency or have adequate freediving experience.
- Have completed the AIDA Medical Statement
- Have completed the Liability Release
- Read and agreed to our Terms and Conditions
What kit do I need to bring with me?
For the course you will need fins, mask, snorkel, weight belt and weights and a freediving/spearfishing wetsuit.
If you don’t have any of these then, they will be provided to you as part of the course cost. Just let us know which items you require when you book your course.
Is freediving safe?
All sports come with inherent risk, freediving is safe when practiced correctly and responsibly. On our courses we will teach you how to progress safely and also how to minimise risk in freediving which includes diving with a trained buddy and diving within you limits.
I have a health condition can I still join a course or the club?
We are not doctors so we can’t give you medical advice. However, we will provide you with the AIDA medical form before you join the course to complete. If you answer yes to any of the questions or you are unsure then we recommend speaking to your G.P. You can also find your nearest dive doctor on this Website who is experienced in advising on freediving as some GP’s won’t sign medical forms off for SCUBA and freediving.
Am I too old to start freediving?
Freediving can be enjoyed at any age, the oldest freediver we have been diving with is 84, and the world record holder in his age category for 100m is 60years old. So as long as you can meet the course pre-requisites and don’t have any health conditions that would stop you diving then you will be fine.
Does the course provide a recognised qualification?
Yes, the course provides you with an internationally recognised freediving qualification from AIDA International
Why does the course take place in a swimming pool and not in open water?
Have you head the phrase “walk before you run”? Whilst there are course providers that will take you straight out to sea or to a lake, these can overwhelm some students who may struggle to learn the basics in these environments and come away from their course disappointed.
Swimming pools provide a warm and controlled environment to learn key skills for freediving such as how to hold your breath, kick correctly and equalise. We start the course in 1m of water and finish the course in the 4m dive pool so regardless of your ability or water confidence you have time to gradually adapt to freediving.
I have been freediving for years but don't have a qualification can I skip the course and join the club?
It is important for all club members to have a solid foundation in freediving to enable them to safely buddy other students and our insurance requires all members to hold a freediving qualification therefore you will need to complete a freediving course before joining the club.
I'm a scuba instructor do I need to do a course to join the club
Although Scuba and freediving both take place underwater, this is where the similarities end therefore you will need to undertake a course before joining the club.
Pool Sessions
Join us in the pool for our Tuesdays sessions from 7:30-8:30 at the Dolphin Leisure Centre, Kingland Rd, Poole BH15 1TN.
Vobster Sessions
From April through to September we run courses, coaching and also fun diving sessions at Vobster Quay, the UK’s leading dive location with depths from 5-36m.
