AIDA 2 STAR
BEGINNER FREEDIVING PHUKET
3 DAYS
12-20 METERS
1-4 STUDENTS
The AIDA 2 course is perfect for beginners looking to gain the skills and confidence to dive autonomously and safely with a buddy. By the end, you’ll be able to hold your breath for 2 minutes and dive comfortably to a depth of 12-20 meters. Over the course, you’ll:
- Learn Freediving Fundamentals: physics and physiology, understand essential techniques like breath control and equalization, and how your body responds underwater.
- Confined Water Training: practice static and dynamic apnea to improve your breath-hold and swimming abilities.
- Open Water Experience: apply your skills in free immersion and constant weight dives, while mastering safety procedures and buddy rescues.
DAY 1
09:00 Welcome
Meeting at the shop.
09:30 Theory Session
Knowledge and physiology of freediving.
10:30 Body Conditioning
Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.
11:00 Breath-hold Session & Theory
Breathing theory, learning the breathing cycle, body and mental scan relaxation.
12:00 Confined Water Session
Practice static and dynamic apnea, buddy system, safety and rescue procedures.
14:00 Debrief
DAY 2
09:00 Body Conditioning
Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.
09:30 Open Water Session
Diving from the shore, practicing equalization and techniques for free immersion and constant weight disciplines at a maximum depth of 10m.
12:00 Equalization Workshop
12:30 Debrief
DAY 3
09:00 Body Conditioning
Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.
09:30 Boat Ride
10:00 Open Water Session
Practicing buddy system and deep dives to a maximum depth of 20m.
11:30 Open Water Session
Practicing rescue procedures, FIM and CWT dives to a maximum depth of 20m.
14:00 Back to Phuket
Why take the AIDA Freediving course at Cortex in Phuket ?
We offer a unique freediving experience in one of the most iconic island of the world:
- All-in-One Facilities: Classroom, pool, private boat, and beach access, all conveniently located in one place.
- On-Site Accommodations: Luxuorious seaview rooms just steps from your training and the beach.
- Amazing Dive Sites: Explore historic wrecks surrounded by abundant marine life in both shallow and deep waters.
- Personalized Instruction: Small groups with expert instructors focused on your individual progress and safety.
- Exclusive Perks: 5% discount on future courses at any Cortex Freediving Center across Thailand.
Learn more about our facilities.
PREREQUISITES
- Min. 16 Years Old
- Swim 200m Non-Stop
REQUIREMENTS
- STA 2 Minutes
- DYNB 40 Meters
- CWTB 12 Meters
- CWTB Buddying 5-10m
- Blackout Rescue 5-10m
- Theory Exam 75% Score
10,900 THB
- 2x Theory Sessions
- 3x Body Conditioning Sessions
- 1x Relaxation & Breath-hold Session
- 2x Confined Water Sessions
- 1x Boat Trip
Why take the AIDA Freediving course at Cortex in Phuket ?
We offer a unique freediving experience in one of the most iconic island of the world:
All-in-One Facilities: Classroom, pool, private boat, and beach access, all conveniently located in one place.
On-Site Accommodations: Luxuorious seaview rooms just steps from your training and the beach.
Amazing Dive Sites: Explore historic wrecks surrounded by abundant marine life in both shallow and deep waters.
Personalized Instruction: Small groups with expert instructors focused on your individual progress and safety.
Exclusive Perks: 5% discount on future courses at any Cortex Freediving Center across Thailand.
Learn more about our facilities.