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Hi, I’m Natalie,
I fell in Love with Freediving because as a scuba diver I would see the beautiful serene Freedivers come down to the same depths as us with no fear and with absolute grace and agility, seeming far more connected and belonging to their surroundings than I did with my tank.
I started to compete out of curiosity in 2017 and have been traveling and competing since then, attaining 8 South African National Records and winning 2 competitions.
I love to share my passion of the sport with others and help to make my students feel calm, relaxed and supported in the water
Are you ready to start your freediving Adventure?
Join the Molchanovs movement with Wave 1 Freediving Course and you will see how comfortable you can be in the water! You will learn the basics of freediving and all the techniques you need to dive down to 20 meters in the safest and most comfortable way.
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 WAVE 1 COURSE OUTLINE
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
Multiple choice exam
Two Pool Sessions
A Pool session will be set up in the shallow Water of the Ocean
In this 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
Three Open Water Sessions
In the open water sessions you can apply all that you have already learnt from the theory and pool sessions! Option to have a professional photographer come out to document your diving.
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 be able to meet the following requirements:
1:30+ min static breath hold
30m diving horizontally in the pool
Diving 12 – 20m depth in open water
Course Duration: 3 Days.
Option to make a liveaboard experience and stay aboard a 38-foot catamaran where we will enjoy healthy food, yoga, meditation, and Freediving, helping you to relax completely to enjoy your Freediving experience.