AIDA 2 Course

The most popular way to get into Freediving

Aida 2 course freedivers training

Combining Aida levels 1 & 2

The AIDA 2 course is the most popular way to get into freediving as it combines the 1st and 2nd levels of the AIDA educational system in a fun 2 day course (with an optional 3rd day, exploring the ocean)

Start your Freediving Journey

Course information

The course is in two parts – POOL/CONFINED WATER and THEORY then OPEN WATER

Just about everyone who signs up on this course surprises themselves with what they achieve. You will be amazed how much difference just a small amount of training can make to your breath-hold time and dive depth

Cost: £320 (£420 for optional 3 day course*)
(if you bring a friend you both receive 10% discount)

Duration: 2 or 3 Days*

Equipment: Swimming kit and comfortable clothes.
All freediving equipment used during the course will be provided and included in the price.

Maximum course size: 4

All courses are taught in Cornwall, specific location dependent on weather.

Requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years old (16 years with parental or guardian’s consent)
  • Be able to swim at least 200m non-stop without fins and at least 300 m non-stop with mask, fins and snorkel
  • Be medically fit
person freediving and training

Certification as an AIDA 2 Star Freediver is dependent on reaching the target performances required, by the end of the course. As a certified AIDA 2 Star Freediver you will be able to demonstrate the following standards:

  • 2:00 min static breath hold
  • 40m diving horizontally with fins
  • 12m depth in the open water
  • Safety diving for your buddy
  • Pass theoretical exam

Booking

Please fill in the contact form to find out upcoming availability
and ask any questions

Day 1

Begins with theory in the classroom covering a number of fundamentals for freediving. We then move to the confined water where we cover Static and Dynamic Apnea and cover how to safety each other and rescues so that you can start to dive safely.

The static and dynamic sessions in confined water are used to teach relaxation, breathing, finning and safety techniques.

  • Introduction to Freediving

  • Freediving Breathing Cycle

  • Basic Physiology of Freediving

  • Equalization

  • Freediving Techniques

  • Safety in Freediving

  • Equipment in Freediving

  • Freediving Disciplines

Day 2

In the open water sessions you will apply the skills you have learned in the pool / confined water sessions and combine them with the basic skills of open water freediving such as equalizing, duck diving, vertical swimming, body positioning, turns and use of buoyancy.

You will learn dive between 12-20M.

freediver exploring the ocean

If you do not pass the course we will offer at least one additional day’s training, at no extra cost before we start charging extra, or offer the AIDA 1 STAR Freediver qualification to get you onto the ladder. 

Day 3 (Optional*)

Adventure day! Once you have mastered the fundamentals of freediving, we will take you to one of our favourite spots to explore the hidden underwater gems of Cornwall and to put your skills into practice!

freediver in open water course

Booking

Please fill in the contact form to find out upcoming availability
and ask any questions

FAQ

Yes, Freediving is safe when done properly, with the correct knowledge and supervision.

No, this is a beginner course. If you have already completed AIDA 1 with us, we will offer the AIDA 2 at a discounted price. Otherwise the AIDA 2 is suitable for beginners, with no previous freediving experience.

We bet you can hold your breath longer than you think! We will teach you how to improve your breath hold. People often surprise themselves with what they can achieve with the right knowledge and environment. Once you have booked on a course, we will also give you some dry exercises to try at home in preparation for the course.

Currently Alice Hickson is our main instructor but we do have other instructors who help from time to time. All our instructors are fully qualified, insured and experienced.

Our main base is Cornwall, Newquay, but where we run our courses is dependent on the weather. We do run courses and trips in other locations around the UK and abroad, so make sure you follow us on social media for the most up to date information.

If for any reason we cancel the course, we can reschedule or provide a full refund. By booking the course you are agreeing to attend. If you have to cancel up to 1 month before the start date you will receive 100% of the course fee or we can look at rescheduling, depending on circumstances. Within 1 month of the course start date we cannot provide a full refund, but will look to reschedule for a future date.