If
you want to give freediving a try, or learn to freedive, there
are several options with Extreme Sports Cafe... There are options
that people with little, or no experience can choose, or those
of you wishing to grow existing freediving skills and perhaps
take a hand at teaching can elect...
HMS
Dolphin, Portsmouth U.K. - AIDA Deep Tank Freediver course
 Learn
the amazing sport of breath-hold diving (more commonly known
as FreeDiving) in the stunning 30m dive tank in Portsmouth,
UK. The Submarine Escape Training Tank (S.E.T.T) is a unique
experience in the world with 34 Celsius / 94 Fahrenheit warm
water that you can dive in all day.
Our
experienced instructors will lead you through an AIDA certification
course that will provide you with the basics in FreeDiving
and equip you to be relaxed and comfortable in the water.
Without the use of underwater breathing apparatus, FreeDivers
on a single breath of air can explore the underwater world
for minutes at a time with relative comfort.
The
'Dolphin Tank' freediving course is perfect for beginners
who are interested in learning the sport of Free-diving.
The
Freediving Course..
We
run a 2 day weekend freediving course at the tank.
Combining
classroom theory with practical exercises in the tank. The
course will run from 08.30 to 16.00 on both days. At the end
of the course students will qualify with a AIDA (International
Association for the Development of Apnea) Deep Tank Freediver
qualification.
What's
Included...
The package on offer is probably the most comprehensive available.
Included
in your freediving course fee is:
• Access to the S.E.T.T. for 2 days (Saturday and Sunday)
• Theory and Practical lessons with qualified instructors
• All course materials
• Equipment Hire
• Lunch, snacks and beverages on both days
• AIDA Certification as AIDA Deep Tank FreeDiver
• Certificate showing you have completed the course
Guest
Freediving Instructors
In addition to our highly experienced FreeDiving Instructors
we also have guest instructors come and teach at the facility.
Guest instructors currently include World Champion Tanya Streeter
and Former World Champion Frederic Buyle.
 Cost
£349 GBP.
To
book you place with this time limited offer, proceed to our
2008
Course Selection page.
You’ve
tried Freediving & want to progress…
Try the Intermediate
Freediving Course.
More information on that is available
here.
And
after that?
AIDA * Freedive
Trainer Course
We
can provide ongoing development of your newfound skills. The
Sled course (as seen in the film “The Big Blue” is
also over a weekend and run from Freediver 1 (a RIB) in Plymouth.
 You
will need to able to freedive to attend these weekend sessions
and it will be our pleasure to train you for this next step.
We will also ensure there is time to introduce you to &
get you to try out Constant Weight and Free Immersion on these
weekends
Reaching depths well in excess of 30 metres are quite possible…
The next stage is to use your skill on
one of our Extreme Diving trips....
*Please note: Our courses in the Red Sea
are not running this season.*
Imagine
freediving, or learning to freedive in the crystal clear waters
of the Red Sea. Well now you can with our new freediving courses
based in Egypt and the Red Sea.
Extreme
Sports cafe has teamed up with a new Freediving School, run
by Andy Laurie, an experienced AIDA freediving instructor who
has teamed up with Emporer at their dive centers in Hurghada
and Soma Bay to offer Freediving courses, Snorkeling courses
and freediving guides for those who are experienced/certified.
Andy is an extremely competent AIDA instructor. His major consideration
is safety and he is able to create a friendly environment for
his students to help them to progress.
| Freediving
in Soma Bay or Hurghada |
The
diving centre in Soma Bay is ideal with air conditioned class
rooms, warm showers, but most importantly two fixed lines a
few meters from the end of the jetty, are positioned in 20m
and 40m of water.
A natural lagoon from it’s own House Reef provides a perfect
safe environment to learn the basics of freediving as well as
improving and fine tuning your skills.
Having ropes near the reef is fantastic because, after practicing
technique and training on the ropes, you can watch and play
with the fish and the resident turtle before getting out of
the water. Big Kingfish, Sunfish can be seen around the 40m
line.
Pool training takes place in a heated pool just 200m away from
the dive centre. Both locations are beautiful.
Tuition
on understanding relaxation and breathing techniques whilst
in the water is also available for divers. These techniques
can extend dive times due to increased relaxation and economical
use of air whilst diving. Using these teaching methods, students
gain confidence and achieve new levels of mental control and
ways of moving that provides the ultimate in underwater efficiency,
whilst also maximizing air supply
For
those with no previous freediving experience, these simple and
enjoyable courses offer easy-to-understand information on the
most important and basic principles related to freediving.
This
is a course for all ages with no previous experience of Freediving.
It introduces you to the surreal silence of the undersea world
taking in depths of up to 10 meters just on your first day!!!
This
course is an extension of the Discover Freediving Course, developing
the skills previously learnt. By the end of this course you
will receive a 1* Aida Freediving Certificate.
| Intermediate
Freediver (2*) |
This
course looks into self/buddy rescue and is the most popular
of the Freediving Courses available. I enjoy teaching this course
the most as students dramatically improve their style and technique.
After 2-3 days you will gain your 2* Aida Freediving Certificate.
| In-water
Freediving Guide |
This
is not a course and you must already be an experienced
Freediver. We will guide you and be your buddy whilst
YOU Freedive, giving hints and tips along the way.
Including
FREE Fish Identification Card!
This
involves a classroom session describing the equipment
and theory behind snorkeling. You will learn how to snorkel
safely and confidently in our 2 meters deep lagoon.
|
Boat
Snorkeling Guide, half day
Boat Snorkeling Guide, full day |
A
buddy or safety guide for experienced snorkelers. Many a seasoned
snorkeler has been surprised by how much they didn't know about
the techniques and safety aspects of snorkeling. With a personal
guide, you get to know the best local reefs in the safest locations.
| Breathing
Relaxation Course |
This
course can help nervous divers, scuba divers, heavy breathers,
those who are prone to overexertion and any one else who wants
to be more relaxed in the water.
By making students aware of how the body interacts with itself
and how it breathes, students gain a greater confidence knowing
that they can actually control their reactions.
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Please
do be aware that the courses below, in The Red Sea are
not running this sesaon |
Courses
in Egypt - Red Sea. |
Duration |
Cost |
Discover
Freediving |
1
day |
€70 |
Beginner
Freediver |
2
days |
€165 |
Intermediate
Freediver |
3
days |
€250 |
Freedive
Safety Cover |
1
day |
€50 |
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|
Snorkelling
Course |
2
hours |
€30 |
Breathing
Relaxation |
1
hour |
€25 |
Boat
Snorkelling Guide |
Half
day |
€45 |
Boat
Snorkelling Guide |
Full
day |
€55 |
Please
contact Extreme Sports Cafe for details.
Also available are charter freediving trips and
Spearfishing Courses…
For
those of you who are following the primal hunter instinct, ESC
can arrange equipment and freediving safaris to prime locations
around the world. New locations in
Asia, Africa and South
America coming in 2006...
Please
contact Extreme Sports Cafe for details.
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