Freediving Logo

Level 1 Freediver

Key West - Level 1 Course

Mar 21, 2026
Mar 22, 2026

Day 1 - Classroom and Pool
Day 2 - Open Water Session Line Diving on Ship Wreck in Key West

During this course, students train the fundamentals of the FII education system in an easy-to-learn course format operating between the classroom, pool and open water setting. With a high emphasis on freedive safety training and technique development, students master the proper skills to effectively freedive up to depths of 66 feet/20 meters.

Whether a complete beginner or an informally trained freediver/spearfisherman with years of experience, this course will set you on the right path to eliminate bad habits and show you the most efficient and safe freedive techniques.

Course Syllabus
-Level 1 Safety & Problem Management
-Freediving Equipment
-Physics and Physiology for the Level 1 Freediver
-Correct Breathing for Freediving
-Breath-Hold/Static Apnea Technique Development
-Freediving Technique Development
To pass this course level, students must attend all sessions and demonstrate mastery of the F.I.I. Level 1 Freediver skills and knowledge.

Course Duration:
2-day program. Minimum 4 hours of academic work, 3 hours of confined water training, and 3 hours of open water depth training (varies per location and size of class).

Prerequisites:
Competent swimming skills and comfortable in open water.

Age Requirement:
Participants must be 16 years or older! (Juniors courses are offered for ages 12-15)

Required Equipment:
Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt, weights and timing device.

Freedive Key West has great gear available for a great price. Please ask about the gear availability upon registering.

LEVEL 1 COURSE FEE
The Course fee is $595 which includes a $50 facility fee
The boat fee is $150 per person.

Level 1 Freediver

Instructor: Tracy Wollschlager

2940 Overseas Highway, Formula Freediving, Marathon, Florida

Tuition Fee: $ 595 USD

Deposit: $ 595 USD

Language: English

more Cancelaton Terms