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Molchanovs Wave 1 Course
Discover your natural freediving ability and join the Molchanovs Lap or Wave 1 Course. You will learn the basics of freediving and all the techniques you need to be safe freediver in the pool (Lap 1) and in open water (Wave 1, to 20 meters).
In this course, we will also introduce you to the basics of freediving, including diving without fins and developing your skills to become a reliable freediving buddy.
Molchanovs Lap / Wave 1 Course
Online Learning
By means of online videos and a course manual, you will learn:
- Physics and physiological basics of freediving
- Relaxation and breathing techniques
- Mental techniques/relaxation
- Introduction to equalization
- Mamalian Dive Reflex
- Potential trauma
You will test your knowledge with a multiple choice exam.
Two Pool Sessions to become Lap 1 Certified
We also document your progress with video footage and analyze it at the end of each pool session. In these sessions you will learn:
- Introductions of freediving equipment
- Static breath holds (STA)
- Techniques: Finning technique, body position and turns
- Dynamic diving (DYN)
- Introduction to Dynamic without Fins (DNF)
- Buddy and rescue procedures
As a certified Lap 1 freediver you will be able to meet these requirements:
- 1:30+ min static breath hold
- 30m+ diving horizontally in the pool
Three Open Water Sessions to become Wave 1 Certified
In the open water sessions you can apply all that you have already learnt from the theory and pool sessions! We also document your progress with video footage and analyze it at the end of each open water session!
In open water you will learn:
- Introductions of techniques: Duck dives, body positioning, equalization
- Basic safety and rescue: Buddy and rescue procedures
- Freediving techniques: Free Immersion (FIM) & Constant Weight (CWT) to 12-20m depth.
As a certified Molchanovs Wave 1 freediver you will additionally be able to meet the following requirements:
- Diving 12 – 20m depth in open water