Explore and grow through freediving

Beginner courses on Lake Whatcom

Courses

All courses are certified through AIDA International, the world's leading freediving organization. Currently, courses are capped at two students per instructor to keep instruction personalized and high-quality.

AIDA 1 Introduction to Freediving

An introduction to freediving technique and safety. Leave with your AIDA 1 certification and the foundation to dive further. Dives up to 10m (~33 ft).

This is the recommend starting point for most people.

$100 | 1 day

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AIDA 2 Freediver Course

For casual breath-hold divers ready to build proper freediving technique. Leave with your AIDA 2 certification. Dives up to 20m (~66 ft).

$299 | 2-3 days

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AIDA 3 Advanced Freediver

For certified AIDA 2 freedivers ready to push their depth and breath-hold to the next level. Dives up to 30m (~98 ft).

$449 | 3-4 days

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Location

For confined water and open water training, our sessions take place at Lake Whatcom, accessed from Sudden Valley. It's a quiet spot with easy shoreline entry, making it an ideal environment for learning freediving skills in a real open water setting. The site is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Bellingham.

 

    • Freediving instruction

    • AIDA certification (upon completion of course requirements)

    • Aquatic center entry

    • Safety buoy and lanyard

  • What to bring

    • Wetsuit (5mm or 7mm)

    • Mask and snorkel

    • Fins

    • Weights

    • Food and hydration

    Personal gear is not included. If you need help sourcing gear, feel free to reach out and I can point you in the right direction.

  • Sales Tax

    Prices do not include applicable sales tax.

    Cancellations

    Full payment is due at registration. Cancellations more than 21 days before the course date receive a full refund. Cancellations within 21 days are non-refundable, but you may transfer your registration to a future course.

    Cancellation by Instructor

    If I cancel due to weather or safety conditions, you will receive a full reschedule or full refund including your deposit.

    Removal from Course

    Participants removed for safety reasons (not following instructions, undisclosed medical conditions, impairment) will not receive a refund.

    Required waivers and forms

    Students must fill out the these required waivers and forms before attending a course.

Ready to get in the water?

Courses run June through September, with a few sessions offered each summer. Contact me to ask about availability.

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