COURSE OVERVIEW
APNEA HK FREEDIVING ACADEMY
CERTIFICATION AGENCIES
MOLCHANOVS
(Molchanovs International Freediving Education)
The Molchanovs system is renowned for its commitment to high-quality education and fostering a global community of freedivers. Training programs for each course levels cultivating the level of knowledge and skill of all freedivers encourage continuous learning and improvement.
AIDA
(International Association for the Development of Apnea)
Founded in 1992, AIDA is a global organization that sets the standards for competitive freediving. It has been instrumental in promoting the sport worldwide and establishing safety protocols.
PREREQUISITES
Ability to swim at least 200 meters
COURSE FEE
HK$4800
COURSE STRUCTURE
Theory Session 3 Hours
Pool Session 3 Hours
Half Day Shore Dive
Full Day Boat Dive
MOLCHANOVS WAVE 1
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Static Apnea 1 Min 30 Seconds
Dynamic Apnea 30 metres
Constant Weight Dives & Free Immersion Dives 12-20 metres (12m minimum)
Buddying 6-10m
Rescue 6-10m
AIDA 2
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Static Apnea 2 Mins
Dynamic Apnea 40 metres
Constant Weight Dives 12-20 metres (12m minimum)
Buddying 10m
Rescue 5-10m
PREREQUISITES
AIDA 2 / Wave 1 Certification or equivalent
COURSE FEE
HK$5900
COURSE STRUCTURE
Theory Session 4 Hours
Pool Session 3 Hours
Boat Dive 2 Days
MOLCHANOVS WAVE 2
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Static Apnea 2 Mins 30 Seconds
Dynamic Apnea 50 metres
Dynamic Apnea without Fins 35 metres
Constant Weight & Free Immersion Dives 24-30 metres (24m minimum)
Constant Weight No Fins Dives 15-20 metres (15m minimum)
Buddying 10-15m
Rescue 10-15m
AIDA 3
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Static Apnea 2 Mins 45 Seconds
Dynamic Apnea 55 metres
Constant Weight Dives 24-30 metres (24m minimum)
Buddying 15m
Rescue 10-15m
AIDA 1
PREREQUISITES
Ability to swim at least 100 meters
COURSE FEE
HK$3000
COURSE STRUCTURE
Theory Session 2 Hours
Pool Session 3 Hours
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Attend both sessions