PACIFIC PALISADES FREE DIVING FIELD GUIDE
Holding Your Breath Off the Palisades: An Introductory Freediving Course
An entry-level PADI Basic Freediver or SSI Freediving Basic Course that teaches core freediving principles, relaxation and breath‑hold skills in confined water—a practical primer for anyone considering full certification.
Holding Your Breath Off the Palisades: An Introductory Freediving Course.
Set at Pacific Palisades, this short, focused course with Fish Out of Water Tours introduces beginners to the fundamentals of freediving: basic theory, relaxation methods and breath‑hold practice, with static apnea drills carried out in a pool or other confined water site. It’s designed as a practical first step for anyone curious about progressing to SSI Level 1 or PADI Freediver certification.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Core Freediving Fundamentals
Students learn basic freediving principles and relaxation techniques that underpin safe, efficient breath‑hold diving — the essential building blocks before formal certification.
Breath‑Hold and Static Apnea Training
The course places emphasis on breath‑hold techniques and static apnea practice carried out in a pool or other confined water site, giving students controlled, supervised repetitions.
A Foundation for Certification
This introductory course is tailored for those deciding whether to proceed to SSI Level 1 or the PADI Freediver certification, offering the practical foundation required for those next steps.
What the day feels like
What the Course Feels Like
The session moves from calm classroom or shoreside briefings into confined‑water practice: slow, deliberate breathing and relaxation drills give way to coached static apnea attempts in the pool. The pace is instructional, safety‑first and oriented toward building confidence and repeatable technique rather than depth or endurance.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short freediving primer suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meeting locations are listed as San Jose and Cabo Mexico; confirm the exact pick‑up or meeting point with Fish Out of Water Tours prior to arrival.
The published rate for the course is $210 per person.
Instructor or operator will provide guidance on required gear; check with Fish Out of Water Tours for specific equipment recommendations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes — the course is designed as an introductory program ideal for those curious about freediving and for beginners.
What will I learn during the course?
Participants learn basic freediving principles, relaxation techniques, breath‑hold methods and practice static apnea in a pool or other confined water site.
Does this lead directly to certification?
The course lays the foundation for SSI Level 1 or PADI Freediver certification, but it is an introductory step rather than a full certification program.
Where does the course meet?
Meeting locations are listed as San Jose and Cabo Mexico; confirm details with the operator.
How much does the course cost?
The rate is $210 per person.