RAID Basic Freediver2020-07-07T11:53:03+01:00
RAID Freediving centre

RAID Basic Freediver Course

You can purchase the manuals now without any obligation to complete the practical training!

Freediving is the purest form of diving. Learn the proper techniques to explore deep underwater on a single breath of air, familiarize yourself with the adventure of Freediving and how to turn this into a life long love affair with the ocean and all the amazing creatures that call it home.

FREEDIVING COURSE COST £295

Payment can be made in increments with an initial deposit of £50, or  £125 for the pool & theory section, and finally a payment of £170 to complete the open water. Alternatively the full amount can be made at the start.

Price includes, all equipment, course materials and pool fees. Entrance fees to dive site are charged separately if applicable.

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

In the RAID Basic Freediver course you will be introduced to freediving and the basic skills required for the sport. All practical training involved with this course will be conducted in a pool to allow you to enjoy freediving at its most basic level with minimal risk factor.

This programme is broken into two sections:

FIRST SECTION – THEORY

This is the theory or academic section, which any person may take and complete, followed, without obligation, the Practical Section which is the session where you can learn, with your Instructor, the underwater skills necessary for this level of training and complete your certification.

When you purchase this programme on-line you are effectively purchasing the access for 6 months to the theoretical content, knowledge reviews and exam for this level of diver training, which consists of downloadable PDF manuals with detailed information.

There is such a wealth of information in these comprehensive manuals and is well worth the cost alone!
RAID provides you with more information and knowledge development than any Instructor led lectures only or short video can provide in a limited time period generally offered.

Purchase this course and you will receive the comprehensive academic training package, without the need to complete the practical session (no obligation).

The on-line academic training package includes:
PDF Manuals
Quick Quiz and Exam (open book)
6 month access to manuals (can download)

SECOND SECTION – PRACTICAL TRAINING

With your RAID Freediving Instructor

Confined water – minimum 2 Freediving sessions

CERTIFICATION

Upon successfully passing the practical training you receive:

World Series Freediving International Recognized Freediver Certification
On-line logbook
Freediver certification E or C-card
Unrestricted access to manuals

Remember you can purchase the manuals now without any obligation to complete the practical training!

We must point out that the practical training cost is not included in the online fee. This cost must be discussed between yourself and the appointed RAID Dive Centre / Instructor who will complete the practical training.

PREREQUISITES for the Practical Training

To be a minimum of 10 years old (with written guardian consent up to the age of 18 yrs).
If you are already registered go to RAID ONLINE STORE in your login and purchase your course.
The above is subject to the RAID General Diving Standards and change without notice.

1/4: PICK A COURSE DATE

Find the next available AIDA 2 course from the google calendar below.

If you cannot find any dates for the above course, please contact steve@freedivers.co.uk or call +44 (0) 7940 998915 and we will accommodate you the best we can.

NOTE: Make sure you have the correct course location as there may be a few.

2/4: PAY NOW

Reserve your spot on the course by making the corresponding payment on the next page.

3/4: DOWNLOAD FORMS

When you purchase the course you will receive your Medical & Liability forms, please bring them filled in and signed on the day. NOTE: If you have answered ‘yes’ in any of the questions then you will need a doctor’s signature to verify it is safe for you to take part in freediving.

4/4: ALL DONE

Congratulations – you’re all done. We will send you an email in the next day or two with further course information including some exercises to start off with.

Are there any hidden costs?2020-07-07T11:50:29+01:00

Course fees include pool fees and equipment. For AIDA courses the certification costs are due at the end of the course you wish to be signed off for, normally 20 Euros per certification. The PADI courses include the first certification when you purchase the Freediver Touch. Open water fees are not included, some sites are free, some charge and that is payable locally.

Is all the equipment included?2020-07-07T11:50:28+01:00

Yes – all equipment is provided, the school carries full kit, enough to kit several groups at once, so sizing is rarely an issue.

Cross overs – if I am already a certified Freediver with another agency?2020-07-07T11:50:28+01:00

We have a cross over chart so that we can enrol you onto the appropriate course. Also those agencies that are not recognised, we can find fair ways of enrolling you onto the appropriate course and getting value from it. A freediver is a freediver, as well as rules being rules.

What is the minimum age?2020-07-07T11:50:28+01:00

18 years to become an AIDA Freediver, if you have parental permission and you are joining with a parent, the age is 16 years of age.

From the time I complete the pool and theory, and do the open water, how long do I have to complete the qualification?2020-07-07T11:50:28+01:00

12 months unless you visit us in-between that time and do some refresher training, then it can last another 12 months from that date. It is also possible to be signed off at the Pool Freediver level you are at (you would be charged a nominal fee for the certification if doing it using this method). Most people however want to move onto the open water section of the course and complete the full  Freediver course.

Do I need to be fit to do this course?2020-07-07T11:50:28+01:00

You can get fit doing the sport! General health is important for safety, you will get a medical form to fill in, it is a self-declaration form. If you have any significant medical problems (heart/lungs, diabetes, asthma for example) you would need to see a Doctor first to see if the sport was for you. Many people have mild symptoms that do not preclude them from the sport with a Doctors permission, however a serious condition would likely stop you. You will benefit from a basic level of fitness, but being slightly overweight or slightly unfit won’t stop you from doing really well in the course. It is something you can work on.

Is there any self-study to do?2020-07-07T11:50:28+01:00

We have put together some useful exercises and a reading pack for you to help you during the course. It is not compulsory to do this, however highly recommended.

Instructors

Steve Millard
Steve MillardAIDA Freediving Instructor Trainer & PADI Master Freediving Instructor
Gary Lowe
Gary LoweFreediving Instructor & Aida International Judge
John Moorcroft
John MoorcroftAthlete, Spearfishing & Freediving Instructor
Mandy Buckley
Mandy BuckleyFreediving Instructor & Aida International Judge
Matthias Ruttimann
Matthias RuttimannAthlete & Freediving Instructor
Bart Lubecki
Bart LubeckiAthlete & Freediving Instructor

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