Wave 1 Freediving Course

Freediving Fundamentals + Depth Session — Weekend Course $600 AUD (Save $20)

What's Included

Freediving Fundamentals (Day 1 — Saturday) Value: $450 3 hours classroom + 3 hours pool

Build your foundations in a controlled environment where you can focus on technique, not survival:

• Breath control and relaxation techniques
• Efficient finning and duck dives
• Equalisation fundamentals
• Rescue skills and safety protocols
• Small class sizes with personalised instruction

Depth Session (Day 2 — Sunday) Value: $170 Take your skills into open water with expert guidance:

• Line diving technique (8–20m depth, location dependent)
• Advanced equalisation at depth
• Postural analysis and corrections
• One-on-one coaching on every dive
• Video analysis with instant feedback

Outcome: Molchanovs Wave 1 Certification (upon meeting all requirements)

Why the Weekend Format?

Two days, one complete experience — complete both components back-to-back over a single weekend. No gap between pool and ocean for those focused on obtaining a certificate in the shortest timeframe.

Weather flexibility built in — if Sunday ocean conditions aren't right, your Day 2 is rescheduled to the next suitable window at no cost. Your Lap 1 certification remains valid. We never rush the ocean session.

Winter on the Gold Coast — May to September brings the Gold Coast's calmest, clearest inshore conditions and humpback whale migration. It's the best window of the year to start. 

Global recognition — Molchanovs certifications are recognised worldwide. Complete your depth session with any Molchanovs instructor anywhere within 12 months if needed.

Course Prerequisites

• 12+ years old
• Able to swim 200m unassisted
• No medical conditions interfering with diving
• No prior freediving experience required

Equipment needed: Mask, snorkel, freediving fins, weight belt, PVC-coated weights, and a temperature-appropriate wetsuit (3–5mm recommended for Gold Coast winter). *Rentals available upon request.

Who This Course Is For

✓ Complete beginners ready to start their freediving journey 

✓ Swimmers, surfers, or divers curious about freediving or spearfishing

✓ Athletes looking to improve breath control and performance

✓ Anyone who wants the complete Wave 1 pathway in a single purchase

✓ People who prefer learning in a small, focused group with personalised coaching

Important Notes

• Both days must be completed to earn a Molchanovs Wave 1 Certification
• If Day 2 ocean conditions require rescheduling, your instructor will notify you as early as possible — your spot is protected
• Depth Session can alternatively be completed with any Molchanovs instructor worldwide within 12 months of Lap 1 certification. If you choose to do so, the depth session component of your course fee is non-refundable
• This course runs as a winter-season offering only (May–September). Dates do not carry over to the following year