Basic Freediving Safety Course in Kona, Hawaii

Build a Strong Foundation in Freediving and Spearfishing Safety

Dive into essential freediving and spearfishing safety knowledge with our one-day Basic Freediving Safety Course on the Big Island of Hawai'i. This course is designed for anyone involved in freediving or spearfishing activities, from beginners to experienced spearfishers without formal freediving education. It's an affordable starting point for those looking to build a solid foundation in freediving safety.

Led by Julia Donath, a certified FII instructor with extensive ocean safety experience, this course introduces proper freediving supervision and basic safety and rescue procedures. Whether you're a spouse, parent, or enthusiast interested in breath-hold activities, this essential safety information is crucial for everyone involved in water-based activities.

BASIC Freediving Safety

Course at a Glance

Duration: 1 day (6-8 hours total pending class size)

What You'll Learn & Benefits

This course will equip you with essential freediving safety knowledge and practical skills to ensure a safe and confident experience in the water.

• Understanding of hypoxia and hypoxic incidents
• How to prevent, recognize, & respond to blackouts & near-blackouts
• Proper freediving supervision techniques
• Recognition of signs and symptoms of hypoxia
• Essential freediving safety procedures
• Practical safety procedures through hands-on training in a confined water environment
• Increased confidence in water safety
• Ability to be a responsible diving partner
• Preparedness for common freediving emergencies
• Minimum safety knowledge required by many spearfishing clubs
  

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Your Instructor

Julia Donath

Your freediving journey will be guided by Julia Donath, founder of Jules of the Sea and a certified FII (Freediving Instructors International) instructor. Julia brings a wealth of experience to her classes, including:

• Extensive background as an ocean lifeguard
• Years of experience as a surfer and freediver
• Former school teacher with a passion for ocean education
• Environmental Studies graduate from U.C. Santa Barbara

Julia's unique blend of ocean expertise, teaching skills, and environmental knowledge ensures a safe, educational, and inspiring freediving experience. Her passion for the ocean and commitment to responsible freediving practices make her an ideal guide for beginners and experienced divers alike.

Details

Course Details

• 3 hours of classroom instruction
• 2 hours of confined water training
• Prerequisites: Competent swimming skills
  

What's Included & Equipment

• Access to our training facility in Kona
• Comprehensive course materials (FII Basic Freediving Safety manual and workbook)
• Instruction guided by the highest industry standards
  

Students Need to Bring

• Wetsuit (3mm, 2 piece freediving wetsuit preferred; basic neoprene wetsuit required)
• Mask (low volume freediving mask preferred; basic snorkel or dive mask required)
• Snorkel (the simpler & more flexible the snorkel, the better!)
• Fins (Short snorkel fins or long-blade freediving fins)
• Weight belt
• Sufficient weights

Equipment is easily available to rent at affordable rates from local dive shops. Please contact Julia directly for assistance.

Certification

Upon successful completion of all skills, you'll receive the FII Basic Freediving Safety certification.

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