Yes! If you can swim 200m nonstop and if your doctor says you have no medical contraindications, then you should definitely try freediving.
We recommend that you invest in a few swimming lessons to build your skills and confidence in the water before signing up for the course.
In Ottawa, our coach keeps a good stock of wetsuits, fins, masks, snorkels and weights for you to use. The price of rental is included in the course fees.
If travelling abroad, contact Jake ahead of time to secure gear rentals, either an entire set or just what you need.
Yes, Morrison’s Quarry is about a 30 minute drive from downtown Ottawa and you must provide your own transportation. Carpooling is encouraged.
Lots of foods can make freediving more challenging, but you need to eat to keep your energy up during the day. Sugary juices, crackers, hard boiled eggs, and some light fruits are great. Avoid dairy, heavy proteins, green vegetables, and surprisingly bananas!
Freediving puts a lot of stress on your body, more specifically your nervous system, which is difficult to gauge when having fun in the water. You’re also outside all day long. We recommend lots of water, electrolytes, a good meal, rest, and a good sleep after both days of the course.
No worries! There are lots of different reasons why people don’t pass their first course. Listen to what your coach tells you to work on, practice at home, and come back out for an individual or group coaching session to practice more. You have one year to pass the course from when you registered on the website.
Course dates are typically announced on the @jake.freedives and @FreediveOttawa instagram accounts. You can also subscribe for an email newsletter by clicking here.
You may be more interested in our pool courses! Spread over two nights, it covers all of the same Theory but it is hosted exclusively in a pool environment where you learn to hold your breath for more than 1 minute 30 seconds and swim underwater horizontally for more than 30 meters.
Yes! Get in touch to discuss discounted rates.
Absolutely. Please get in touch to discuss pricing for private courses and training sessions.
Get in touch to discuss the possibility of having us come out to visit you! Either in Canada or elsehwere abroad – we are excited about freediving adn will happily travel to meet you there!