Welcome to the Central Coast’s oldest freediving school
20% off Wave 1 courses
15% off 2-day Spearfishing courses
Only until 1 Dec!
Book with Coupon Code CCW1BF24 for Wave 1
Book with Coupon Code CCS2BF24 for 2-day Spearfishing
All our certified freediving courses have 3 components
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In person theory
For our Central Coast freediving courses we use the classroom and pool at the Mingara Aquatic Centre. 12/14c Mingara Dr, Tumbi Umb, 2261
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Pool freediving session
No need to drive anywhere. Our the pool is just a few short steps from the classroom. 12/14c Mingara Dr, Tumbi Umbi, 2261
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Ocean session
The diving on the Central Coast is stunning! We meet at Terrigal Haven Boat Ramp for a shore dive in the haven, followed by a boat dive at the HMAS Adelaide wreck!
Not just another freediving course
All our courses include high quality freediving hire gear in the cost of the course.
If you don’t pass the requirements of the course you can come back unlimited times for free until you do!
We'll take you to the Central Coast’s best dive spots. The ocean can be unpredictable but we've got you covered. Our main dive site is the HMAS Adelaide wreck but if the weather is too rough we always have the protected waters inside Terrigal Haven.
This is not some course where you hop in the water, tick the boxes and wave goodbye. When you take a course with us you are joining The Central Coast’s largest, oldest, most active and inclusive community of freedivers. You will be a part of our tribe, with access to our social dives + trips, pool training sessions, free ocean training sessions.
Which freediving course is for you?
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Wave 1 Freediving Course
2 days - $575
Discover the incredible skills that will open up the the ocean to you. You'll be surprised by what you can accomplish and astonished by how effortless it can be. Everyone is welcome to join! This is where your freediving journey starts!
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Wave 2 Freediving Course
2.5 days - $675
Prepare your body for improved freediving achievements. With the correct strategies and methods, the human body can achieve remarkable dives. This is where you transform your diving skills that will take you to new depths.
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Wave 3 Freediving Course
7 days - $1175
Master advanced relaxation and equalization methods. These techniques enable you to optimize your performance in both dives and breath-holding. This course represents the pinnacle of recreational freediving training worldwide.
Kelly Roberts
“This course surpassed my expectations so much! I thought that I would enjoy freediving but now I absolutely love it”
Alex Allen
“My instructor was a legend, very knowledgeable, friendly and generous with his time and sharing his knowledge and experience.”
Sometimes it’s easier to just get in touch!
Got a question?
PH: 0413109881
We also run spearfishing courses
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1 day spearfishing course
$305
Acquire all the essential skills to become a skilled spearfisher! Discover proper equipment handling, identify edible fish species, master hunting and stalking techniques, and prioritize safety measures. In this one-day course, you'll spend the morning learning these skills before going for a guided spearfishing session with your instructor. Not only is spearfishing an invaluable life skill, but it's also incredibly fun!
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2 day spearfishing course
$575
Our two-day spearfishing course covers all the content of our one-day course, with the addition of thorough freediving instruction. Our goal is to enhance your freediving skills, ensuring you feel confident and at ease hunting underwater. If you're eager to delve deeper into spearfishing, this two-day course is perfect for you!
Meet your Sydney instructors
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Adam Stern
8 x time Australian Freediving Record Holder, founding member and creator of the Molchanovs Education Sydney. Adam is one of the most experienced freediving educators in the world. Almost every single freediving instructor in Australia was trained by Adam
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Igor Zatsarevnyi
Igor has been freediving for as long as he can remember. Since he was 3 years old, his father taught him how to dive in Ukraine in lakes, rivers and the Black Sea. After moving to Australia he was trained and certified as a freediving instructor by Adam Stern. For him, freediving is not about numbers, but about the way we feel and perceive ourselves.
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Daron Joseph
Darons’ approach to freediving is based on his 3 symbiotic pillars of development: safety, relaxation, and fun. Utilising attributes of patience, persistence, and an energetic growth mindset, he supports his students to achieve their purpose for taking up freediving with years of experience as a freediving instructor.
Daron has also competed at the Australian National Pool and Pan Pacific Pool Championships.
FAQs
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Gear hire is included free of charge in all our courses. Our hire gear is all high quality freediving equipment. It makes a big difference!
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All of our courses are Molchanovs courses. Once you finish your course and complete all the requirements you will receive a certification.
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If you don’t pass the performance requirements during the course you can come back and dive with us unlimited times until you do! You have 1 year to complete the requirements of the course.
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DO NOT scuba dive 24 hours before freediving.
DO NOT dive if you are congested.
DO NOT have a heavy breakfast before your dives.
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You need to be at least 16 years old (with a parental/guardian's signed consent).
You need to bring your Medical & Liability Release forms signed and completed before starting the course.
For each level, there are specific prerequisites that you can check above.
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The minimum amount of students we can take per course is 3 persons. So if you and your family or friends would like to have a private course (and there are at least 3 of you), then we can definitely arrange a date exclusively for you.