AIDA & Molchanovs Freediving Courses in Montenegro
Learn freediving at SeaSpace on Montenegro’s Luštica Peninsula. Our AIDA and Molchanovs courses combine personal instruction, breathing and relaxation practice, and time in the Adriatic. Start with the basics or build on your experience, with accommodation available at SeaSpace.
Individual Freediving Courses at SeaSpace
If you don’t have a whole week to participate in the SeaSpace week or if you just want to learn the basic skills of freediving and get certified then you can do individual Molchanovs & AIDA freediving courses with us during the season. Contact us to arrange dates and discuss which course suits your experience.
AIDA and Molchanovs certification
SeaSpace offers instruction and certification in both the AIDA and Molchanovs systems. The Wave courses below follow the Molchanovs system. For an AIDA course, contact us to confirm the appropriate level, instructor availability and price. Certification depends on meeting the theory, skill and performance requirements of your course.
The Molchanovs Freediving Education will teach you freediving, from the basics of breath-hold and water skills through to an elite competition freediver. There are four open water course levels, each of which is known as a Wave. All levels are also available as Lap courses. Lap courses cover the same theory and pool requirements as the corresponding Wave course but do not include open water depth sessions.
Molchanovs – Wave 1 – Beginner Freediving
The Wave 1 freediver course is the foundation freediving course covering the necessary skills and knowledge for recreational freedivers to safely freedive with or without a line.
You will be introduced to four freediving disciplines : static apnea, dynamic apnea, free immersion and constant weight. The course will follow your abilities and it is not a competitive course.
Enjoyment is the most important point for us. We will first start in confined water and then explore the beautiful Adriatic Sea for depth sessions.
The Wave 1 course consists of:
- two theory sessions
- two breathing and relaxation sessions
- two confined water sessions
- three open water sessions
- exam at the end of the course
To successfully complete the Wave 1 freediver course you will have to perform a 1:30 minutes breath-hold, swim 30m in Dynamic Apnea with fins and freedive to 12-20m in open water. Training progresses at your pace; reaching a particular depth is not guaranteed.
Duration: 3 days (Day 1 – Theory & Ocean, Day 2 – Ocean, Day 3 – Ocean & Exam)
Prerequisites: Be 18 years of age or older (16 years with parent or guardian consent), Ideally: Be confident and happy in the water, be able to swim 200m.
Price: 400 EUR (equipment included) | Accommodation at SeaSpace can be arranged on request.
Molchanovs – Wave 2 – Advanced Freediving
In the Molchanovs Wave 2 Advanced Freediver course, participants will push their boundaries across all disciplines, reaching depths of up to -30m. This advanced training focuses on refining no fin techniques and introduces the monofin technique, recognized as the fastest and most powerful method for underwater navigation. The curriculum delves into the historical origins of freediving, exploring its evolution, reasons behind its inception, and the journey to its current state. Participants will deepen their understanding of the physics of freediving, including the impact on the body, insights into Dalton’s law and Henry’s law, and their relevance to ensuring safe freediving practices. The course extensively covers depth and distance dives, elucidating the key distinctions and adaptations within the human body. Breathing education continues with an emphasis on enhancing the Frenzel equalization maneuver through specialized drills, tips, and guidance.
Advancing not only in technical skills but also in mental fortitude, participants undergo further mental training, incorporating mindfulness techniques tailored for various scenarios. The curriculum also addresses freediving-related injuries in the middle ear, inner ear, sinuses, and lungs, providing insights into prevention and treatment. Safety protocols are elevated to a higher standard, covering aspects such as blackouts, decompression illness, and advanced rescue techniques to ensure participants are well-versed in avoiding and responding to potential risks.
The Wave 2 course consists of:
- two theory sessions
- two breathing and relaxation sessions
- two confined water sessions
- three open water sessions
- exam at the end of the course
To successfully complete the Wave 2 freediver course you will have to perform a 2:30 minutes breath-hold, swim 50m in Dynamic Apnea with fins, 35m in Dynamic No-Fins and freedive to 24-30m in open water. Training progresses at your pace; reaching a particular depth is not guaranteed.
Duration: 3 days (Day 1 – Theory & Ocean, Day 2 – Ocean, Day 3 – Ocean & Exam)
Prerequisites: Completed Wave 1 course or similar.
Price: 470 EUR (equipment included) | Accommodation at SeaSpace can be arranged on request.
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