Freediving Club List of Services

The following Courses and Events are offered by

Freediving Club Greece:

An Introductory Course for people wanting to experience the wonderful sensation of being underwater on a single breath.

To enroll in the AIDA 1* you do not need any previous Freediving experience.

Course duration: 1,5 days

Theory Sessions: 2

Open Water Sessions: 2

Pool / Confined Water Sessions: 1

AIDA 1* Introduction to Freediving

AIDA 2* Open Water Freediver Course

Freediving Training Events

Yoga & Breathing Weeks

· In order to enroll in any of the Freediving Activities organized by Freediving Club Greece you must be 18 years old or older (16 years with a signed parental approval) and in good health.

· To enroll in any of the Freediving Courses or Training Events you must be in possession of a doctor’s note allowing you to participate in diving activities.

· To enroll in the 3*, 4* and Instructor Courses you must have proof of completion of the previous levels as described in the course info.

The AIDA 2* course is intended for people who have tried Freediving in the past and want to improve their knowledge and practical skills. During the course the students will learn about proper breathing techniques, Freediving equipment, Freediving technique, physiology, safety and relaxation.

To enroll in the AIDA 2* course you need to have some previous Freediving experience.

The AIDA 2* courses run by Freediving Club normally last 3-5 days.

FREEDIVING CLUB Special - During the course we perform apnea exercises using pulse oxymeters so the students can monitor their oxygen levels during the breathhold.

Course duration: 3-5 days

Theory Sessions: 3-4

Open Water Sessions: 3

Pool / Confined Water Sessions: 2

The AIDA 3* course is an advance Freediving course aimed at AIDA 2* graduates (or equivalent) who want to expand their theoretical and practical knowledge. The aim of this course is to teach advanced equalization techniques, breathing, training for Freediving, advanced physiology and specialized apnea training to improve one’s Freediving abilities.

To enroll in the AIDA 3* course you need to have completed an AIDA 2* or equivalent course.

The AIDA 3* courses run by Freediving Club normally last 5 days.

FREEDIVING CLUB Special - During the 3* courses the vital capacity (lung volume) of the students is measured using a spirometer.

Course duration: 5 days

Theory Sessions: 4

Open Water Sessions: 4

Pool / Confined Water Sessions: 2

AIDA 3* Advance Freediver Course

AIDA 4* Deep Freediver Course

The highest level course offered by Freediving Club & AIDA International, is aimed at experience freedivers who have graduated from 3* courses. The aim is to teach all the latest knowledge on subjects like breathing, deep Freediving physiology, stretching, lung packing & reverse packing, decompression sickness in Freediving and equipment for deep freediving.

The AIDA 4* courses of Freediving Club normally last 7 days.

FREEDIVING CLUB Special - During the 4* course students have a chance to use all the technical equipment designed and used by Stavros Kastrinakis on his sled record attempts and the freediving events he organizes. Students will get to use Variable Ballast sleds to train deep equalization and on most courses we get to organize tandem No-Limits dives to allow the students to experience the feelings of the deepest depth discipline.

To enroll in the AIDA 4* course you need to have completed an AIDA 3* or equivalent course and have a valid First Aid certificate.

Course duration: 7 days

Theory Sessions: 4

Open Water Sessions: 4

Pool / Confined Water Sessions: 2

During Freediving Training Events a suitable location is selected around Greece that offers deep waters (depth limitations will be announced), nice scenery and good accommodation. A safety team from Freediving Club sets up an runs boat based training sessions every day (normally during morning-afternoon). This means that experienced professional safety divers (yes our safety team gets paid to safety :) ) will be there during your training to assist and safety you during your dives. A counterballast system is used on most dives and coaching is available from experienced members of our team on subjects of technique, preparation, etc. Yes - during these events we do a lot more than give you a buoy a rope and point you toward the sea :).

FREEDIVING CLUB Special - During the training events Sled diving -(No-limits and/or Variable Ballast) is available for freedivers with experience in Sled diving. Freedivers unaccustomed to sled diving but wishing to try it out can participate in a specially designed Sled Course which takes place over 3 days offering theory sessions on sled diving and 3 days of tandem diving with an instructor to acclimatize the student to the new disciplines.

Freediving Club is running week long Yoga & Breathing Weeks during which basic to advanced Asanas and Pranayama breathing excersises are taught. These excercises are designed to improve your relaxation skills, increase your flexibility, energize and revitalize your body and give you a better understanding & control of your breathing. Ideal for freedivers and people aiming to reach a higher level of relaxation while sunbathing on the beach.

FREEDIVING CLUB Special - Yoga Weeks are run by certified Yoga Siromani of the International Shivananda Yoga Training Center

These Yoga & Breathing Weeks are usually run in the evenings during Training Events.

This course is run by Monofin Expert, World Champion and former World Record Holder Peter Pedersen and is designed to improve the monofin technique of freedivers of every level from beginners to experienced athletes.

Theory sessions include, monofin technique , hydrodynamics, monofin training programs and equipment.

During the pool practical sessions all students are videoed during the exercises and videos are analysed during theory sessions.

To enrol in a Monofin Technique Course the student must have some basic Freediving experience. These courses are scheduled on demand when an adequate number of student has shown interest

Minimum Course Duration: 2 Days

Theory Sessions: 2

Pool Practical Sessions: 3

Monofin Technique Course

Other Courses & Events

Freediving Club has gathered a group of freedivers and water enthusiasts with a wide range of expertise from underwater filming / photography to environmental awareness projects and shark trips.

We can arrange different short of activities ranging from specialist freediving training such as No—Fins training events with world renowned no-fins expert William Winram to Underwater Photography courses with leading breath hold U/W photographer Fred Buyle.

Shark trips, spearfishing training camps, freediving sailboat liveaboards you name it...we can arrange it for you.

These events are announced if a suitable number of participants have enrolled. If you are interested in such a course/event contact us with your ideas and we will most likely be able to arrange something that suits your needs.