EL MAR DIVING CENTER

If you enjoy Freediving or just want to take your snorkeling to the next level then this program is for You. You will learn rescue and safety techniques that will allow you to stay safe while partaking in what is considered to be the purest form of diving. You will also learn Advanced Breathing Techniques, and In Water Techniques to make your Freediving effortless.

BASIC Freediving is required to be completed before moving on to LEVEL 1 Freediving

BASIC Freediving Encompasses

• Physiology
• Equipment
• Nutrition
• Proper Stretching for Freediving
• Proper Breathing
• Post Dive Recovery
• Black Out, Loss of Motor Control Theory and Safety
• Static Apnea Performance and Safety
• Dynamic Apnea Performance and Safety
• Constant Ballast Performance and Safety

Prerequisites

• Min. Age, 18
• Swim 200 Yards
• Tread Water for 10 Minutes
• Clear or Doctor Signed Medical Statement

Included

• Student Digital Materials
• Certification Card
• Instructor Fee

Required Equipment

**We offer a "Student Personal Freediving Equipment Package" that includes the following items when you sign up for Your Freediving Course online for $216.09+tax, with a retail value of $308.70.**

• Personal Equipment*
  (*Students receive a 10% Discount on Equipment(excluding sale/package items))
  
  • Freediving Mask
  • Freediving Snorkel
  • Freediving Fins
  • Freediving Socks
  • Mesh Bag
  • Mask Defog
  • Mask Scrub
• Smart Phone w/ DiveSSI app
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The SSI Freediver course follows the completion of the BASIC Freediving course. Taking all the skills learned in the class and pool and applying them to Freediving to depths of up to 66ft/20m. You will revisit rescue and safety techniques that will allow you to stay safe while partaking in what is considered to be the purest form of diving. You will also hone your Advanced Breathing Techniques, and In Water Technique to make your Freediving effortless.

SSI Freediver Encompasses

• Two Days of Freediving Open Water Instruction
• In Water Safety and Rescue
• Target Dive Depth, 66ft/20m

Prerequisites

• SSI BASIC Freediver
• Min. Age, 12
• Clear or Doctor Signed Medical Statement

Included

• Student Digital Materials
• Certification Card
• Instructor Fee

Required Equipment

• Freediving System

Additional Fees

• Charter Boat
• Transportation
• Lodging

The SSI Advanced Freediver course follows the completion of the SSI Freediver course. SSI Advanced Freediver will provide you with further knowledge of the mammalian diving reflex and how to initiate the best response for Freediving. You will learn new Advanced Equalization Techniques and Apnea Training Methods to carry you past 60ft/20m and develop the skills necessary to Freedive to depths up to 99ft/30m.

SSI Advanced Freediver Encompasses

• Advanced Freediver Physiology
• Advanced Freediver Equipment
• Advanced Freediver Breathing
• Advanced Static Apnea Performance and Safety
• Advanced Dynamic Apnea Performance and Safety
• Mammalian Dive Reflex
• In Water Safety and Rescue
• Two Days of Advanced Freediving Open Water Instruction
• Target Dive Depth, 100ft/30m

Prerequisites

• SSI Freediver
• ReAct Right Certification(CPR)
• Min. Age, 15
• Swim 400 meters
• Clear or Doctor Signed Medical Statement

Included

• Student Digital Materials
• Certification Card
• Instructor Fee

Required Equipment

• Freediving System

Additional Fees

• Charter Boat
• Transportation
• Lodging

Experience the Mermaid Dream

Prerequisites

• Min. Age, 12
• Clear or Doctor Signed Medical Statement
• Swimsuit and Towel

 

 

 

 

The lifelong dream of being a Mermaid can now become a reality. SSI has an entire range of Mermaid programs including our popular Mermaid and Ocean Mermaid. Learning to swim in a Mermaid tail is both enjoyable way to show your creative side and a healthy way to work out. Contrary to what you might have heard, becoming a Mermaid is not limited to children. SSI teaches Mermaids and Mermen of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Best of all, our experience teaching guarantees your comfort, confidence and fun underwater!

Included

• Student Digital Materials
• Certification Card
• Instructor Fee

Prerequisites

• Min. Age, 12
• Clear or Doctor Signed Medical Statement

Required Equipment

• Mask
• Dive Socks
• Mermaid Fin (rentals available)