Wave 2 Freediving Course: Boat Dive

Take your freediving to the next level with the Molchanovs Wave 2 Advanced Freediver course, delivered by Elementa Freediving in the beautiful waters of Nelson Bay, Port Stephens. 

Who is this for? 

This 2 day course is for certified Wave 1 freedivers (or equivalent) and focuses on building confidence, refining technique and developing the skills to explore greater depths with control, efficiency and relaxation.

You'll gain a deeper understanding of the physiology behind freediving, learn how to work with your body's natural responses to depth, and develop the techniques needed to become a more capable and confident freediver.

With a combination of classroom learning, pool training and three dedicated open water line sessions, you'll have plenty of opportunity to put your skills into practice under the guidance of your instructors.

Your two-day course experience

Day 1 – Foundation, technique & preparation

Theory session | 1–2 hours

We'll begin with an in-depth theory session covering advanced freediving physiology, depth adaptation, relaxation, equalisation, safety and the techniques you'll be developing throughout the course.

Pool session | 2 hours

Put theory into practice with an extended pool session focused on breath-hold development, relaxation, technique and preparation for deeper open water dives.

Open water session 1 | Approximately 2 hours

Our first ocean session is designed to get comfortable back on the line, refresh your technique and build confidence ahead of the deeper dives on Day 2.

This session may take place at Little Beach, depending on conditions and logistics. We'll also aim to complete the required rescue training during this session, allowing us to dedicate more time to depth progression and no-fins diving on the following day.

Day 2 – Depth, progression & exploration

Open water session 2 | Approximately 2 hours

Time to put your new skills to work! We'll focus on progressing towards 30-metre dives, refining your freefall and developing your confidence at depth.

You'll also be introduced to Constant Weight No Fins (CNF), exploring the unique technique of descending without fins and developing the body awareness and efficiency needed for this style of freediving.

Boat diving session – Broughton Island

Weather permitting, we'll head out by boat to Broughton Island for our deep-water line sessions.

The full-day boat experience provides access to some fantastic freediving locations, with the opportunity to explore the area and enjoy an additional recreational freediving session. Depending on conditions, this may include a wreck or a visit to a grey nurse shark gutter.

We'll also film your dives so you can review your technique and see your progression firsthand.

What's included

• Advanced freediving theory sessions.
• One extended two-hour pool session.
• Three open water line diving sessions across the course.
• One shore-based ocean session.
• Two boat-based freediving sessions at Broughton Island, weather permitting.
• Full-day boat charter and skipper.
• Video footage of your dives for technique review.
• Molchanovs Wave 2 Digital Freediving Manual.
• Molchanovs Wave 2 Freediver certification upon successful completion.

What you'll learn:

Throughout the course, we'll focus on developing the skills and knowledge to help you progress as a freediver, including:

• Developing breath-hold techniques and working towards breath-holds beyond 2:30 minutes.
• Advanced relaxation techniques to improve comfort and efficiency in the water.
• Refining your freefall and equalisation techniques.
• Building confidence and control when diving between 24–30 metres.
• An introduction to Constant Weight No Fins (CNF), learning the techniques required to dive towards 15–20 metres without fins.
• Improving overall body positioning, streamlining and movement through the water.
• Understanding freediving physiology and the body's adaptations to depth.
• Recognising barotrauma risks and learning how to reduce the likelihood of injury.
• Introduction to lung stretching techniques.
• Performing deep-water rescue procedures.
• Reviewing filmed dives to identify areas for improvement and refine your technique.

Your certification

On successful completion of all course requirements, you'll receive your internationally recognised Molchanovs Wave 2 Freediver certification.

This qualification opens the door to further progression through the Molchanovs education pathway, including Wave 3, where you can continue developing your skills towards becoming an assistant freediver.

Course details

• Location: Nelson Bay, NSW
• Duration: 2 full days
• Prerequisite: Molchanovs Wave 1 certification or equivalent Level 1 freediving qualification
• Maximum group size: 7 students
• Instructor ratio: 1:3 

Wave 2 is about more than reaching a new depth. It's about becoming a more relaxed, efficient and knowledgeable freediver, developing the skills to enjoy the underwater world with greater confidence.

Join Elementa and take the next step in your freediving journey.

See you in the water,

Elementa Freediving