AIDA 3 STAR
ADVANCED FREEDIVING LIPE
3 or 4 DAYS
24-30 METERS
1-4 STUDENTS
The AIDA 3 course is designed for those looking to advance their freediving skills and reach greater depths safely and confidently. By the end, you’ll be able to hold your breath for 2:45 minutes and dive comfortably to a depth of 24-30 meters. Over the course, you’ll:
- Advanced Techniques & Physics: Master breathing, relaxation, and equalization techniques, and understand the physics of buoyancy, freefall, and pressure to improve your efficiency at depth.
- Physiological Insights & Training: Learn how your body adapts to deeper dives, and apply targeted training methods to enhance breath-hold, strength, and endurance.
- Confined & Open Water Practice: Refine your skills in both pool and open water, focusing on FIM, CWTB dives, freefall and safety protocols like buddy rescues in real-world conditions.
DAY 1
08:00 Welcome
Meeting at the shop.
09:00 Theory Session
Advanced physics knowledge and physiology of freediving. Advanced relaxation theory and equalization.
10:30 Body Conditioning
Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.
11:00 Confined Water Session
Refine techniques for static and dynamic apnea, buddy system, safety and rescue procedures.
13:00 Break
14:00 Theory Session
Freefall theory and training methods for body adaptation to breath-holds and max attempt.
15:00 Confined Water Session
Apply training methods for CO2 table, STA an DYNB max attempt.
DAY 2
08:30 Body Conditioning
Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.
09:00 Boat Ride
Boat ride to the first dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.
10:00 Open Water Session
Refining techniques for FIM and CWTB dives to a maximum depth of 25m.
12:00 Lunch on the Boat
Boat ride to the second dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.
13:00 Open Water Session
Practicing AIDA 3 skills and advanced equalization, FIM and CWT dives to a maximum depth of 25m.
15:00 Back to Lipe
DAY 3
08:30 Body Conditioning
Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.
09:00 Boat Ride
Boat ride to the first dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.
10:00 Open Water Session
Refining techniques for FIM and CWTB dives to a maximum depth of 25m.
12:00 Lunch on the Boat
Boat ride to the second dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.
13:00 Open Water Session
Practicing AIDA 3 skills and advanced equalization, FIM and CWT dives to a maximum depth of 25m.
15:00 Back to Lipe
DAY 4
08:30 Body Conditioning
Body warm-up, lung and diaphragm stretching.
09:00 Boat Ride
Boat ride to the first dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.
10:00 Open Water Session
Perfecting buddy system, FIM and CWTB dives with buoyancy control to a maximum depth of 30m.
12:00 Lunch on the Boat
Boat ride to the second dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.
13:00 Open Water Session
Mastering advanced rescue procedures and CWTB with freefall control to a maximum depth of 30m.
15:00 Back to Lipe
Why take the AIDA Freediving course at Cortex in Lipe ?
Experience a unique freediving adventure in the “Maldives of Thailand”, where turquoise waters and soft white sands create the perfect underwater paradise:
- Premium Gear & Facilities: Enjoy spacious, comfortable boats, training sessions on stunning beaches, and access to high-quality equipment, including carbon fins.
- Crystal-Clear Waters & White Sands: Dive in exceptional visibility and capture breathtaking underwater photos in pristine conditions.
- Incredible Marine Life: Explore epic dive sites rich in untouched biodiversity—encounter whale sharks, devil rays, and flourishing soft corals.
- Personalized Instruction: Small groups with expert instructors focused on your individual progress and safety.
- Exclusive Benefits: 5% discount on future courses at any Cortex Freediving Center across Thailand.
Learn more about our facilities.
PREREQUISITES
- Min. 16 Years Old
- AIDA 2 or Completed Crossover Evaluation
REQUIREMENTS
- STA 2:45 Minutes
- DYNB 55 Meters
- DYN CO2 Table
- Frenzel Equalization
- CWTB 24 Meters
- CWTB Buddying 10-15m
- Blackout Rescue 10-15m
- Theory Exam 75% Score
13,900 THB
200 THB National Park Fee
- 3 DAYS
- 1 Rashguard
- 3x Theory Sessions
- 3x Body Conditioning Sessions
- 2x Confined Water Sessions
- 2x Boat Trips
16,400 THB
200 THB National Park Fee
- 4 DAYS
- 1 Rashguard
- 3x Theory Sessions
- 4x Body Conditioning Sessions
- 2x Confined Water Sessions
- 3x Boat Trips
Why take the AIDA Freediving course at Cortex in Lipe ?
Experience a unique freediving adventure in the “Maldives of Thailand”, where turquoise waters and soft white sands create the perfect underwater paradise:
Premium Gear & Facilities: Enjoy spacious, comfortable boats, training sessions on stunning beaches, and access to high-quality equipment, including carbon fins.
Crystal-Clear Waters & White Sands: Dive in exceptional visibility and capture breathtaking underwater photos in pristine conditions.
Incredible Marine Life: Explore epic dive sites rich in untouched biodiversity—encounter whale sharks, devil rays, and flourishing soft corals.
Personalized Instruction: Small groups with expert instructors focused on your individual progress and safety.
Exclusive Benefits: 5% discount on future courses at any Cortex Freediving Center across Thailand.