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Level 1 Freediver

May 30, 2026
May 31, 2026

FII Level 1 Freediver Course

Port Angeles, Washington

Discover the world of freediving and experience the freedom of exploring the ocean on a single breath with the FII Level 1 Freediver course in Port Angeles, Washington.

Located on the Olympic Peninsula and surrounded by the waters of the Salish Sea, Port Angeles provides an excellent environment to begin your freediving journey. This course offers a structured and supportive introduction to freediving while building the skills needed to explore the underwater world safely and confidently.

This comprehensive freediving course is designed for anyone interested in learning how to freedive safely and efficiently. Whether you are a complete beginner or an informally trained freediver or spearfisherman with years of experience, this course will help establish proper technique, eliminate inefficient habits, and introduce the safest and most effective freediving practices.

This two day course is the fastest and most effective way to become a Level 1 certified freediver. Certification is based on each participant demonstrating the required knowledge, safety procedures, and in water skills learned throughout the course.

Course Overview

During this two day freediving course you will learn the core principles of breath hold diving, including:

• Safety and emergency procedures
• Breathing and relaxation techniques
• Equalization methods
• Efficient movement and finning techniques
• Proper freediving protocols and buddy procedures

Through a combination of classroom instruction, confined water training, and an open water freediving session, students will develop the skills needed to safely extend their breath hold and dive to depths of up to 66 feet (20 meters).

Schedule

Day 1
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Classroom and confined water training

Day 2
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Open water se

Level 1 Freediver

Instructor: Ryan Strong

Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles, WA

Tuition Fee: $ 550 USD

Deposit: $ 300 USD

Language: English

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