MOLCHANOVS WAVE 1
BEGINNER FREEDIVING LIPE
MOLCHANOVS
WAVE 1
BEGINNER FREEDIVING LIPE
2 or 3 DAYS
12-20 METERS
1-4 STUDENTS
The Molchanovs Wave 1 course is ideal for beginners who want to learn the basics of freediving in a safe and supportive environment. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to hold your breath for up to 1:30 minutes and dive to depths of 12-20 meters. You will:
- Learn Freediving Fundamentals: Understand the basic principles of freediving, including the physics and physiology of breath-hold diving, as well as how to manage your body underwater.
- Breath-Hold & Relaxation Techniques: Focus on breathing exercises, relaxation methods, and static apnea to enhance your breath-hold capacity and comfort.
- Confined Water Training: Develop your skills in dynamic apnea, practicing efficient swimming and breath control while building confidence in the water.
- Open Water Dives: Experience your first open water dives, where you’ll practice equalization, free immersion, and safety procedures.
DAY 1
08:00 Welcome
Meeting at the shop.
09:00 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
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
Practicing equalization and techniques for free immersion and constant weight disciplines at a maximum depth of 10m.
12:00 Lunch on the Boat
Boat ride to the second dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.
13:00 Open Water Session
Practicing rescue procedures, FIM and CWT dives to a maximum depth of 20m.
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
Practicing buddy system and deep dives to a maximum depth of 20m.
12:00 Lunch on the Boat
Boat ride to the second dive spot. Relaxation time and briefing.
13:00 Open Water Session
Practicing rescue procedures, FIM and CWT dives to a maximum depth of 20m.
15:00 Back to Lipe
Why take the Molchanovs 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.
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PREREQUISITES
- Min. 16 Years Old
- Swim 200m Non-Stop
REQUIREMENTS
- STA 1:30 Minutes
- DYNB 30 Meters
- CWTB 12 Meters
- CWTB Buddying 6-10m
- Blackout Rescue 6-10m
- Theory Exam 80% Score
9,900 THB
200 THB National Park Fee
- 2 DAYS
- 2x Theory Sessions
- 2x Body Conditioning Sessions
- 1x Relaxation & Breath-hold Session
- 2x Confined Water Sessions
- 1x Boat Trip
12,900 THB
200 THB National Park Fee
- 3 DAYS
- 1 T-Shirt
- 2x Theory Sessions
- 3x Body Conditioning Sessions
- 1x Relaxation & Breath-hold Session
- 2x Confined Water Sessions
- 2x Boat Trips
Why take the Molchanovs 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.