AIDA 1 STAR
Discover the underwater world on a breath-hold
With the AIDA 1 Star Freediver Course, designed for beginners. Learn essential freediving theory, breath-hold techniques, duck diving, finning, buddying, and safety.
This course is designed for individuals new to freediving, focusing on building a solid foundation of skills and knowledge. You’ll learn about breath control, safety techniques, and how to move comfortably underwater.
- Basic freediving theory: understanding pressure, breath-hold techniques, and equalization.
- Safety skills: how to buddy up, proper rescue techniques, and freediving session planning.
- Relaxation and breathing exercises to extend your breath-hold and improve performance.
- Hands-on training in shallow water, gradually progressing to deeper dives up to 5-10 meters.
- Duration: 1 day
- Certification: You’ll receive a beginner certification ( AIDA 1 )enabling you to participate in more advanced freediving activities.
- Prerequisites: You just need to be comfortable in the water and have a basic level of fitness.
- $198
AIDA 2 STARS
- Perfect for confident open water divers, the AIDA 2 Star course builds solid technique and safety skills, allowing you to buddy with other AIDA 2 Star freedivers. The course includes two theory sessions, one pool session, and three open water dives.
- Certification: AIDA 2 Star Freediver (dive up to 20m with a buddy or guide)
- Duration: 3 Days (+ home study)
- Requirements: Swim 200m non-stop and 300m with snorkel and fins,18+ years old,Medical statement
- PRICE: $398 + $25 for the AIDA 2 Certification
AIDA 1 & 2 COMBO
The most popular way to start freediving, this combined 3.5-day course covers both AIDA 1 and 2 Star certifications, providing a solid foundation in freediving techniques.
Basic freediving theory: understanding pressure, breath-hold techniques, and equalization.
Safety skills: how to buddy up, proper rescue techniques, and dive planning.
– Relaxation and breathing exercises to extend your breath-hold and improve performance.
– Hands-on training in shallow water, gradually progressing to deeper dives up to 10-20 meters.
- Basic freediving theory: understanding pressure, breath-hold techniques, and equalization.
- Safety skills: how to buddy up, proper rescue techniques, static (STA) and dynamic (DYN) training.
- Relaxation and breathing exercises to extend your breath-hold and improve performance.
- Hands-on training in shallow water, gradually progressing to deeper dives up to 16-20 meters.
- Frrediving Watermanship
- Freediving mental work
- All AIDA 2 requirements.
- PRICE: $499 + $25 for AIDA Certificate
AIDA 3 STARS
Refine your skills and push your limits with our AIDA 3 Stars Freediver course
Ready to dive deeper and enhance your technique? The AIDA 3 Star course expands on freediving theory, physiology, and advanced techniques, while improving your safety and rescue skills. The course includes three theory sessions, two pool sessions, and many open water dives.
- Duration**: 3 Days plus home study)
- Requirements: Min. 18+ years old,Medical statement, Swim 100m non-stop and 300m with snorkel and fins
- Completion Goals: 2:45 breath-hold - 55m dynamic apnea - 24m open water dive
- Price: $499 plus Certification fee: $25 extra
- Includes certification card, gear rental, AIDA 2 eBook and guide
AIDA International
Founded in 1992, AIDA is the global authority for competitive freediving, organizing top international competitions and verifying world records. It promotes the development of freediving techniques and safe training for recreational divers. Many renowned freedivers, such as William Trubridge, Carlos Coste, and Guillaume Nery, Alexei Molchanov are AIDA members.
AIDA courses are structured into four levels, each advancing your skills in dynamic, static, and constant weight freediving. Certification is earned by meeting specific skill requirements at each stage.
AIDA 4 STARS
Reach new depths of confidence and skill with the AIDA 4 Star course, the highest level for non competitive freedivers. Learn advanced techniques for deeper diving and body conditioning, pushing your freediving abilities to the limit. The course includes two theory sessions, two pool sessions, and many open water dives.
This course is aimed at experienced freedivers looking to push their limits and reach new depths. You’ll focus on advanced techniques, including equalization, deep diving, and the mental aspects of freediving
What You’ll Learn:
– Advanced equalization techniques, such as Frenzel and mouthfill, to safely dive deeper.
– Specialized breathing techniques and mental training to improve relaxation and performance.
– Deep water rescue skills and safety protocols for advanced dives.
– Dive to depths of 35-40 meters or more, depending on your skill level and comfort.
- Certification**: AIDA 4 Star Freediver (dive up to 40m with a buddy or guide)
- Duration 5 Days (+ 1 day home study)
- Completion Goals: 3:30 minutes breath-hold, 70m dynamic apnea, 32m open CWT dive
- Requirements:Completion of AIDA 2 stars and 3 stars courses, 18+ years old, Medical statement, Swim 100m non-stop, 300m with snorkel and fins.
- Price: $750
