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AIDA Master course

5.0 · 104 reviews · operator on TripAdvisor
5 days
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This is the highest level of training attainable within the scope of recreational freediving in the AIDA Educational system. Students will be familiarized with techniques, knowledge and safety procedures for deep freediving that goes beyond recreational freediving, such as FRC diving, mouth-fill equalization and packing.Students will develop their

Highlights

  • 6x Training sessions (2x Confined Water + 4x Open water sessions)
  • 2x knowledge review classes with theory exam
  • Advanced Frenzel & Mouthfill Equalization training
  • Yoga/breathing workshop & practice
  • Internationally recognized e-certification
  • Individual UW Photos

About this experience

This is the highest level of training attainable within the scope of recreational freediving in the AIDA Educational system. Students will be familiarized with techniques, knowledge and safety procedures for deep freediving that goes beyond recreational freediving, such as FRC diving, mouth-fill equalization and packing.

Students will develop their skills within these categories of freediving: Static Apnea, Dynamic Apnea, Constant Weight, Free Immersion and Variable Weight, even though the main focus is on Constant Weight.

Besides in-water skills, the students will be introduced to full body warm-ups and stretching, specific stretching of breathing muscles, training concepts and diet that will benefit their freediving development.  Also, an introduction to packing and reverse packing mainly within vital capacity is part of this course.

Another purpose of this course is to prepare successful candidates for the role as ‟assistant Instructors”, supervising students, leading warm up sessions, setting open water logistics, etc.

The course structure include, dry warm ups, confined water and open water sessions (6). It takes a minimum of 5 days with morning and afternoon sessions/classes, each training session takes around 2 hours. Theory development by independent study (PDF Manual), and 2 knowledge review classes with your instructor.


Pre-requirements:

  • 18 years minimum of age
  • AIDA Advanced  certification or crossover assessment
  • Have a qualification in First Aid including CPR, passed within the last two years

What's included

Included

  • 6x Training sessions (2x Confined Water + 4x Open water sessions)
  • 2x knowledge review classes with theory exam
  • Advanced Frenzel & Mouthfill Equalization training
  • Yoga/breathing workshop & practice
  • Internationally recognized e-certification
  • Individual UW Photos
  • Optional video footage

Not included

  • wetsuit
  • freedive gear

Meeting point

Meet at the operator's location

Exact location is shared after booking

Your tour operator will confirm the exact meeting point and any pickup details after booking.

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5.0
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based on 104 reviews on TripAdvisor

This experience is run by Blue Classroom Freediving Bonaire — rated 5.0★ from 104 reviews on TripAdvisor.

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What if plans change?+

The cancellation terms for this experience are shown during checkout and on your confirmation. See also our cancellation policy.

$800from · per person