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 the instructor and signing paperwork.
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 & Lunch at Cortex Kitchen
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 Debrief & Lunch at Cortex Kitchen
Why take the AIDA Freediving course at CORTEX in Phuket ?
At CORTEX Beachfront Freediving Center Phuket, we offer everything you need for a seamless freediving experience, all in one location:
- All-in-One Facilities: Classroom, pool, private boat, and beach access.
- All-Inclusive: equipment, e-learning materials, pool and boat fees, videos, certification.
- On-Site Accommodations: Seaview rooms just steps from your training and the beach.
- Diverse Dive Sites: Phuket’s variety of dive sites and depth is perfect for all levels.
- Personalized Instruction: Small classes and expert instructors for tailored progress.
- Exclusive Benefits: 10% off and free cocktail at our unique Bamboo Beachfront Restaurant.
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 Mobility Sessions
- 3x Lung & Diaphragm Stretching Sessions
- 1x Relaxation & Breath-hold Session
- 2x Confined Water Sessions
- 3x Open Water Sessions
Why take the AIDA Freediving course at CORTEX in Phuket ?
At CORTEX Beachfront Freediving Center Phuket, we offer everything you need for an exceptional freediving experience:
- Prime Beachfront Location
- All-in-One Facilities
- All-Inclusive Price
- Top-Notch Gear
- On-Site Accommodations
- Varied Dive Sites
- Tailored Coaching
- Exclusive Benefits
