Introduction to Freediving

A 14-week long introductory course to give you the feel for what it is like to swim underwater on a single breath. It is run by experienced freedivers on Tuesdays and includes 3 free pool access.

During the course you will learn how to freedive safely, perform a rescue, control your breathing and relax. You will learn how to hold your breath for minutes and swim multiple laps in the pool with and without fins.

* Week 1: intro, safety, static breath holds
* Week 2: swimming underwater with fins
* Week 3: swimming underwater without fins
* Weeks 4 - 14: improving your skills and training with other freedivers

Who it is for

Freediving is a fascinating sport. It can be done equally well by males, females, young or old. No prior diving experience is required. Bring a wetsuit, if you have one.
Anyone with sufficient confidence in the water (can swim at least 100m unaided) can join the course.

Our regular members joined for very different reasons. Some wanted to improve their spearfishing, others wanted to swim with sea creatures, but what unites them all is the enjoyment of being underwater, being in control of your body and mind, being able to relax, take a deep breath and go into the unknown.

About Auckland Freediving Club

This event is run by the Northern Branch of Auckland Freediving Club.
We are a non-profit organisation for freedivers across Greater Auckland Region. Our training locations include pools in Manurewa, Panmure, Tepid Baths, AUT Millenium and now Warkworth.
Our members also train for depth in lakes Pupuke, Taupo and in the ocean off Auckland East Coast. You will train with and learn from some of the best freedivers in the country.

More info

1. The event is listed as R18 because of the pool restrictions on U18 participants. If you are 16 - 17 y.o. and would like to join, please, contact us on inductions@aucklandfreediving.co.nz
2. Access to training lanes is only possible if you successfully complete the 3-week induction course. See https://aucklandfreediving.co.nz/events/club-intro-membership-warkworth/ for details
3. Contact us on inductions@aucklandfreediving.co.nz or https://www.facebook.com/groups/AucklandFreedivingClub with any questions about this particular event or freediving in general