Freediving is an amazing sport that gives you the opportunity to learn how to swim underwater whilst breath holding safely. Whilst it may appear that there is little to 'learn', all students without exception are amazed at the science behind it and glad that they learnt more. I teach students who are complete beginners, through to those who want to be instructors themselves.

My students range from children through to people in their 70s, from those who have never ventured deeper than their local swimming pool to scuba divers, spear fishers and advanced freedivers. I teach deep tank courses at the stunning SETT tank, open water courses in the idyllic setting of Vobster Quay in Somerset, and also abroad. I have also co-authored the DeeperBlue.net Freediving Manual, written AIDA International courses and all extra material for every course I teach. On every course you are guaranteed the highest standards of tuition with the most complete and comprehensive freediving package available anywhere in the world.

Have a read about some of the courses to find the one that will suit you. Dates coming up are at the bottom of the page.
Courses for freedivers, scuba divers and people who like to live on land!

Beginners/ Scuba Divers

Try Freediving course
3 hours
Taking place in a classroom and a pool, this course introduces freediving theory combine with practical exercises in static and dynamic apnea. If you go onto take a full open water qualification after the evening then the cost is taken off the price of the open water course. This course is available in Bath, London, and also through dive clubs. Please contact me for more information.

Gas Guzzler Course
3 hours
Are you a scuba diver? Tired of using more air than your buddies? Want to stay down longer? Then this course is for you! Taking place in a classroom, this course is an incredibly successful way to learn how to reduce air consumption. With some theory and mainly practical exercises, I take you through the mechanics of breathing, working with each individual to learn how to slow and calm your breath and work to discover how to still your mind as well! I teach this course through Bath Dive Centre and can also teach at other Scuba clubs. Please contact me for more information.

Reflexology and Diving Course
3 hours
Have you ever been interested in helping sinus congestion without using decongestant drugs? Reflexology is an ancient healing system that uses points on the feet, hands and head to stimulate the body's own healing mechanisms and promote the removal of toxins and tension from the body. As a fully qualified reflexologist, I teach an evening course aimed at freedivers and scuba divers. With diagrams and charts which you can take away with you, you will learn how to find and activate the points on your feet which can help clear your head! The course is hands on so you will both give and receive reflexology. As well as this, you will also learn head massage designed to help clear the sinuses. The course is suitable for all. Please contact me for more information.

Introduction to Freediving Course
AIDA Deep Tank Freediver - 2 days
This course takes place over a weekend at the stunning SETT tank in Gosport. 30 metres of 35 degree clear water await you, along with 4 classroom and 4 tank sessions spread over the weekend. You will receive the qualification 'AIDA Deep Tank Freediver' at the end of the course, and, providing you pass the exam (!), you have then completed the theory for the AIDA 2 star qualification (see below). Please go to Deeperblue.net/courses for more information and to book.

Introduction to Freediving Course
AIDA 1 and 2 star Freediver - 2 and a half days
This course takes place over a weekend at the idyllic Vobster Quay in Somerset and also on one evening in Bath or London. You'll get the chance to freedive submerged boats, planes, cars and also to dive deep on the amazing 'Lily Pad' platform. You will receive an AIDA 1 or 2 star qualification depending on your performance during the course. Please go to Deeperblue.net/course for more information and to book. Note that you do not have to hold an AIDA * Freediver certification in order to undertake the ** course.

Intermediate Courses

Rescue Freediver Course
1 day
Taking place over a day at Vobster Quay, the morning is spent doing a Primary Care/ CPR qualification that conforms to the HSE standards for appointed person in the workplace. You will learn how to deal with all kinds of emergency situations as well as how to use an AED machine and administer Oxygen. In the afternoon we move to the Lily Pad diving platform and practice a variety of rescues from using 2 people, to the rope lift and air bag lift from depth. The morning course is suitable for all, including children and non divers and the afternoon is suitable for those who have completed the 2 star qualification. If you are enrolled on the 4 star and instructor development program then this course is free. Please contact me for more details.

AIDA 3 star Freediver Course
2 and a half days
This course is for intermediate and advanced freedivers. It will look in more detail and depth about physiology, psychology, physics and freediving safety. More advanced buddying and rescue skills will be covered as well as performance freediving. It takes place over a weekend at Vobster Quay and also an evening in the pool in either Bath or London. Please go to Deeperblue.net/courses for more information and to book.

If you are a *** freediver then you can supervise a BFA affiliated club pool session and teach the BFA pool induction if you have been observed leading a session first by a BFA committee member who is also an AIDA instructor.

Advanced Courses and
Instructor Development

AIDA 4 star Freediver Course
4-5 days
This course is for advanced freedivers only and is part of our instructor development program. You will take the Rescue Freediver Course above as part of the course, learn more freediving theory, as well as how to assist instructors. You will also be expected to perform stamina tests in the water and deep rescues. The course lasts between 4 and 6 days and takes place over evenings and weekends at Vobster Quay and in Bath or London. Please contact me for more details.

AIDA Instructor
5-6 days
This culmination of the instructor development program, you will be expected to teach other students and demonstrate your ability in the water. Taking place over weekends and evenings, this course is taught at the SETT tank, at Vobster Quay, and in pool sessions in Bath or London. After passing this course you will be able to instruct and certify students on your own up to the level of AIDA *** Freediver. Please contact me for more details.

We offer the most complete freediving package in the world, along with the most experienced instruction. On every course (except Try Freediving and gas Guzzler Courses), the following is included:

You can read more about the courses and book a place by clicking here!

Here's what two of my students had to say about the courses:

'Thank you so much for such an incredible weekend. it was truly an inspirational experience, I would go as far as to say one of those defining moments that has subtly changed my outlook on life as a whole; it was that fantastic'

Clifford Jones
RAF
Scotland

'When I was struggling with the ten metre mark, Emma helped 1-on-1 and dealt with me - Perfect. Thank you! Light hearted and serious at the same time. VERY SAFE! Great Instructors- Thanks!'

Ian Ballantyne
Writer
Buckinghamshire

Any questions? Just contact me.

Dates coming up with spaces still left.

See Diary for more details and even more dates!

Monday 5th Feb - Intro to freediving evening
Monday 19th Feb - Intro to freediving evening
Thursday 22nd Feb - Gas Guzzler Course
May 26/27 - Open Water Courses

If you have any questions about any of the courses, please do not hesitate to contact me via email.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

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