Hi All,
I’m running another Intermediate freedive course in Geelong on the weekend of January 15/16 2011. This will better suit divers that are already diving 10m or more and are looking to improve their skills and safety. If you are interested in doing the course please contact me via email :- walter_steyn – at – yahoo.com.au (replace with @ symbol, don't want to get spammed) for more details. I am taking deposits already which you will need to do to confirm a place on the course, there are 7 spots available at the moment. Cost will be $395 but if I will drop it to $350 if all the spots are filled. If the course fills up and there are still 4 or more people wanting to do it I will run another course on Jan 22/23. I need to get a minimum of 4 people confirmed before the end of next week, ie Xmass. As January is peak season I need to confirm the boat charter, Flights, Accommodation and pool asap. More details about the course below :-



Course plans :-
Day 1 Theory 3 hours from 9 am
Practical drills in the Pool after lunch - 3 hours

Day 2 Boat from Queenscliff 3-4 hours, leaving 8.30 - 9 am

If conditions allow we could dive outside the bay to such wrecks as the Canberra or some of the subs.


Course Outline
Classroom theory day1

Introduction
freediving safety

Physiology -
mental vs physical adaptations
SaO2 and blackouts
CO2, contractions and breathing stimulus
Dive Reflex & Aquatic adaptations
Mind-Body link

Simple Static Routine
Training approach & Technique

Practical:-
Breathing & Relaxation
Dry statics

Static safety & tapping
Diet
Static relaxation tips
Questions

Pool session day1

Static-
safety
demonstration
practice
Dynamic
turns
streamlining & buoyancy
practice

Classroom theory day2

Genetic differences
Static training - CO2 tables
O2 tables
exhale statics
Alternative static routines
Packing and stretching

Dynamics
training
speed and efficiency
monofin vs bi-fin
warmup routine
buoyancy
streamlining

Depth diving
Safety & equipment
streamlining
warmup routine
empty lung dives
equalising at greater depths
mouthfill technique
diaphragm stretching
Spearfishing at deeper depths
Apnea competitions
Questions



Ocean Session Day2

Depth diving Safety
Bouyancy/weighting
Static hangs/diving warm-ups
empty lung dives
Free immersion
Constant Ballast


Cheers,
Wal

Welcome to the forum Walter.

I did this course earlier this year and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to improve their breath hold diving.

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