Take a Beginner Freediver Course in San Diego
Learn freediving basics with online lessons, pool training, and open-water sessions up to 20 m
Duration
2.5 Days
Includes
Online learning, Pool, Open water
Highlights
Build freediving skills step by step with online learning, a pool session, and open-water training. You’ll practice breathing, relaxation, equalization, and buddy safety procedures as you progress toward depth techniques.
- Complete online videos and a course manual before in-water sessions
- Practice static breath holds and dynamic diving in a pool session
- Train duck dives, body position, and equalization in confined water
- Learn free immersion (FIM) and constant weight (CWT) up to 20 m
- Follow buddy and rescue procedures throughout the course
What's Included
- Instruction
- Online learning materials
- Certification costs
Things to know
Open-water training includes about a 10-minute snorkel from the beach to a mooring. Equipment can be rented from Just Get Wet for around $80 total. If you answer “Yes” to any medical waiver questions, a signed physician clearance is required or a $100 rescheduling fee applies.
Cancellation Policy
Events with boats: 30+ days full refund; 7 days 50%; 72 hrs 25%; less than 72 hrs no refund. Events without boats: 7+ days 100%; 72 hrs 50%; less than 24 hrs no refund. Full refund or free rebooking if operator cancels due to weather.
FAQs
You must be 16+ to join. If you’re 16–17, bring a consent form signed by your legal guardian. If you’re 15 or younger, take a Junior Freediver course.
Yes. Open-water training includes about a 10-minute snorkel from the beach to a mooring. If that feels like too much, take the Lap 1 course (theory and pool) and add open water later.
Bring a mask, snorkel, 5 mm freediving or spearfishing two-piece wetsuit, long freediving fins (no split fins or open-heel/bootie style), a weight belt, and weights. You can rent gear from Just Get Wet; total rental cost is roughly $80.
Meeting details
4901 Morena Blvd Ste 309, San Diego, CA, 92117
