One Week Options – 15th – 20th August or 22nd – 27th August 2010

Once you have submitted payment you’ll be contacted by the course organiser to identify which dates you’d like to join.

Two Week Options

Non-Diver Options

Alternative Payment Methods

If you are unable to pay by Credit/Debit Card you can also pay by Personal Cheque. To book your spot you need to email courses@DeeperBlue.com with your preferred date and then further information will be sent to you.

For beginner, intermediate and advanced freedivers, the Freediving Summer School in Malta is an unbelievable introduction to the sport and continued development for those with some freediving or spearfishing experience. Led by world class Instructor Trainer, Emma Farrell, and her team of AIDA instructors, the courses cover pool work, classroom theory, open water diving, and recreational freediving at wrecks, reefs and even in the nets of a tuna farm! We have one or two week packages and also packages for your non-diving friends and family members.

You can proceed directly to the Course Booking Page, or read on for more information…

What’s Included in the Diver’s Package

The package on offer is the most comprehensive available. Included in your course fee is:

• 7  or 14 nights Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in the 3 star Hotel*
• Airport transfers
• Transport around the island to and from diving locations
• Expert tuition from World Class Instructor Trainer Emma Farrell and her team of AIDA instructors
• Open Water Training and recreational diving in Malta
• Pool training in the 50m National Pool Complex and hotel pools
• Day trips to dive Caves, Blue Lagoon, reefs and tuna farm nets
• The DeeperBlue.com Manual of FreeDiving
• Pool Training & Dry Practice Course Materials
• Hire of weight
• AIDA Certification as *, **, ***, **** FreeDiver/ Instructor (depending on performance)
• Certificate showing you have completed the course

* The price is based on two or more person occupancy of the hotel room. If you wish a room to yourself then there is a single supplement of 84 euros + VAT per week payable to the Maltese Partner on depature. If you are coming alone and wish to share with another student, please let us know once you are booked onto the course.

What’s Included in the Non-Diver’s Package

• 7 or 14 nights Bed and Breakfast Accommodation in the 3 star San Pawl Hotel*
• Airport transfers

Dates

14th- 28th August 2010

The Courses

Courses run 15th – 20th and the 22nd – 27th August and you can come for either week or both!   There will be a number of options available to you:

One week options (either week)

• Beginners Course (AIDA */**) – 7 days
• Intermediate Course (AIDA ***)  – 7 days
• Advanced Course (AIDA ****) – 7 days
• AIDA Instructor Course (8 days) (second week only) 1,499.00
• Training and Trips only (AIDA ** and higher)

Two week options

• Beginners Course (AIDA */**) with Additional Training Days and Trips (14 days)
• Intermediate Course (AIDA ***) with Additional Training Days and Trips (14 days)
• Beginners and Intermediate Course (AIDA */** + ***) with Additional Training Days and Trips (14 days)
• Advanced and Instructor Course (AIDA **** + Instructor) (14 days)
• Training and Trips only (AIDA ** and higher) (14 days)

At the end of the course students will qualify with an AIDA (International Association for the Development of Apnea) qualification depending on performance during the course. Please note that if you are taking the AIDA **** course you must also complete a First Aid CPR qualification.

Non-Diver options

We also offer the option for non-diving friends/family to come along and make a real holiday of the trip.  Your options are as follows:

• One week adult non-diver
• Two weeks adult non-diver
• One week child non-diver
• Two weeks child non-diver

What’s Not Included

• Flights to and from Malta
• Personal Freediving equipment **
• Lunch and evening meal on all days

** Personal Freediving Equipment
It is your responsibility to bring with you the following items. If you do not have these items then you will be refused entry onto the course

• Low volume mask
• Snorkel
• Long, full foot Freediving bi fins
• A wetsuit, preferably a 3-5mm Freediving wetsuit. These can be ordered by emailing the Course Organiser Team via this contact form although we need AT LEAST 3 months notice
• A rubber, quick release weightbelt
• An AIDA conforming, one handed quick release lanyard. These can be ordered by emailing the Course Organiser Team via this contact form although we need AT LEAST 2 months notice. They are not available to buy in the shops. If you decide to make your own, please ensure it comes up to standard and email us at least 2 months prior to the course with detailed photos so we can assess the standard.

Extras for Divers & Non-Divers

Non divers are welcome to join us for any of our trips, for a small cost payable to our Maltese partners. Scuba diving is also available and on Saturday 21st August there will be a day trip to Gozo for scuba and freedivers. During the week, visits are also organised to visit Valetta and Mdina as well as other local social events! All divers and their families are welcome to extend their stay if they wish to see more of Malta after the course.

Flights

Details on flights will be released shortly.

What are the performance requirements and prerequisites?

There are some minimum requirements for people to attend the summer school. These are listed below:

• AIDA */** Freediver Qualification
  • Prerequisites
  • • Be 16 years of age or older
    • Be able to swim at least 200m non stop without fins and at least 300m non stop with mask, fins and snorkel
• AIDA *** Freediver Qualification
  • Prerequisites
    • Be 16 years of age or older
    • Have completed an AIDA ** course or equivalent
• AIDA **** Freediver Qualification
  • Prerequisites
    • Be 16 years of age or older
    • Have completed an AIDA *** course or equivalent and a first aid/CPR course
• AIDA Instructor Qualification
  • Prerequisites
    • Be 16 years of age or older
    • Have completed an AIDA **** course or equivalent and hold a current first aid/CPR qualification

Cost

Course costing depend on which option you choose.  

One week options (either week)

• Beginners Course (AIDA */**) – £889.00
• Intermediate Course (AIDA ***) – £939.00
• Advanced Course (AIDA ****) – £989.00
• AIDA Instructor Course (8 days) (second week only) – £1,499.00
• Training and Trips only (AIDA ** and higher) – £789.00  (Please note that your depth will be limited to your qualification (** 20m, *** 30m, **** 38m). If you wish to dive deeper then you will need to take a course. At the start of the week a training plan will be made with you for your objectives during the week)

Two week options

• Beginners Course (AIDA */**) with additional training week and trips – £1,678.00
• Intermediate Course (AIDA ***) with additional training week and trips – £1,728.00
• Advanced Course (AIDA ****) with additional training week and trips – £1,778.00
• Beginner and Intermediate Course (AIDA ** + ***) – £1,798.00
• Intermediate and Advanced Course (AIDA *** + ****) – £1,898.00
• Advanced and Instructor Course (AIDA **** + Instructor) – £2,198.00
• Training and Trips only (AIDA ** and higher) – £1,578.00 (Please note that your depth will be limited to your qualification (** 20m, *** 30m, **** 38m). If you wish to dive deeper then you will need to take a course. At the start of the two weeks a training plan will be made with you for your objectives during the summer school)

You can upgrade to the next level at any point before or during the course and only pay the difference as long as we have instructors available.

Non-Diver options

• One week adult non-diver – £349.00
• Two weeks adult non-diver – £698.00
• One week child non-diver – £179.00
• Two weeks child non-diver – £358.00

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Summer Camp Information

• Course Information Page
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Course Booking Page

Important Information regarding Deposits: Full payment will have to be completed before starting the course. PLEASE NOTE DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

PLEASE NOTE: Payments are processed by Emma Farrell who is the course provider through Google Checkout.  Please click on the appropriate button below to place your order.

Courses Available 2010

Alternative Payment Methods

If you are unable to pay by Credit/Debit Card you can also pay by Personal Cheque. To book your spot you need to email courses@DeeperBlue.com with your preferred date and then further information will be sent to you.

“Open Water Freediving” Course – Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve never freedived before. Is the course suitable for me?

I smoke/ am unfit/ am older. Can I still learn to freedive?

What do I need to bring?

If I pay the deposit, is my place guaranteed?

Do I receive confirmation of my booking or some kind of ticket?

What does the price include?

I’m a vegetarian. Are specialist diets catered for?

My child is really keen on learning to Freedive. Can they come on a course?

What happens throughout the day?

What is the student/ instructor ratio and how many people are on each course?

What qualifications do the instructors have?

What depth do most people attain by the end of the course?

What certification do I get at the end of the course?

What are the performance requirements and prerequisites?

I have been to the SETT and received an AIDA Deep Tank or AIDA * qualification or *

What safety procedures do you have in place?

Is there any practice I can do before the course?

I’m travelling from far away, how do I get there and where should I stay?

When is the last day I can book on a course?

When do I need to pay the balance?

I may not make the weekend. Can I get my deposit back?

I can’t make the weekend but can make a different date. Can I swap the dates without incurring an extra charge?

I don’t hold a UK passport. Can I still come on the course?

I’ve done loads of freediving already. Can I come as a Qualified Diver?

I’ve already done a course and want to attend as a qualified diver. How many spaces are available at each weekend and how do I book?

I’m attending as a qualified diver. What is the timetable for my weekend?

Does DeeperBlue.com provide further training?

Why should I do this course?- what will I get out of it?

Will I get the bends?

I’m scared of water/ depth/ confined spaces- how confident do you have to be to take the course?

Who will be my instructors on the course?

Do you do private tuition?

For beginner and intermediate freedivers, this course is a fantastic introduction to the sport of freediving and continued development for those with some freediving or spearfishing experience. Covering confined water work with simple breath holds and underwater swimming, theory, safety and open water practice on the ‘Lily Pad’ at Vobster Quay Diving Centre and recreational freediving. You will receive a * or ** certification depending on your performance.

You can proceed directly to the Course Booking Page, Frequently Asked Questions or read on for more information…

The Course

We run a 2 day weekend freediving course at Vobster Quay in Somerset, combining classroom theory with practical exercises in confined and open water of the Quay.

The course will run from 08.30 to 17.00 on both days. At the end of the course students will qualify with a AIDA (International Association for the Development of Apnea) * or ** qualification depending on performance during the course.

What’s Included

The package on offer is probably the most comprehensive available. Included in your course fee is:

• Entrance to Vobster Quay
• Use of the “Lily Pad” diving platform
• Equipment hire (mask, fins, weight belt and weight, snorkel, neoprene gloves and socks, lanyard)
• The DeeperBlue.com Manual of Freediving
• Pool Training & Dry Practice Course Materials
• Delicious hot lunch on both days
• Snacks and beverages on both days
• AIDA Certification as * or ** FreeDiver (depending on performance)
• Certificate showing you have completed the course
• Significant discounts on purchasing equipment and apparel

What’s NOT Included

There are a small number of things not included in your course fee:

• Freediving Wetsuit hire (this can be arranged through Vobster Quay – information on this is in the Course Pack)
• 10 GBP refundable deposit paid to Vobster Quay for return of their security key ring at the end of each open water day
• Accommodation and meal on Saturday night

How long is the course?

• The course takes place with two days open water at Vobster Quay in Somerset.

What are the performance requirements and prerequisites?

There are some minimum requirements for people to attend this course. These are listed below:

• Be 16 years of age or older
• Be able to swim at least 200m non stop without fins and at least 300m non stop with mask, fins and snorkel

Cost

The freediving course is available at fantastic value of £324 GBP. To take advantage of this fabulous opportunity to learn FreeDiving please proceed to our Course Booking Page and choose which Open Water weekend you’d like to attend.

Vobster “Open Water Freediving” Course Information

• Course Information Page
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Course Booking Page