SAN DIEGO FREE DIVING FIELD GUIDE
Three Days of Depth, Discipline, and Hunt: Intermediate Freediving off San Diego
A focused, three‑day Molchanovs Wave 2 course that advances breath‑control and open‑water depth work and culminates in a guided spearfishing boat day—this guide lays out the schedule, safety prerequisites, and what to bring.
Three Days of Depth, Discipline, and Hunt: Intermediate Freediving off San Diego.
This Intermediate Freediving Course from Just Get Wet pairs Molchanovs Wave 2 instruction with immediate application: pool and open‑water technique work across a weekend, then a boat trip for depth training and spearfishing where conditions allow—often the Coronado Islands—so students move from classroom and pool progressions to real hunting scenarios under guided supervision.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Boat Spearfishing and Depth Work
The course includes a boat charter day for open‑water depth work and spearfishing; when conditions permit the operator aims to run the boat to the Coronado Islands for clearer water and richer hunting opportunities—note that hunting there requires a Mexican fishing license.
Molchanovs Wave 2—Technique and Certification
Friday night and Saturday follow the Molchanovs W2 curriculum with classroom, pool statics and dynamics, and open‑water technique—training aimed at meeting the W2 standards for static, dynamic, and constant weight performance.
Pool, La Jolla Open Water, then Boat
The itinerary moves from online classroom work to pool sessions (statics, dynamics, technique), then to La Jolla open‑water practice, and finishes with a boat‑based depth and spearfishing day to apply the skills in real conditions.
What the day feels like
What the Weekend Feels Like
The course is a concentrated progression: an evening classroom to align technique and theory, an early‑morning pool session to refine static and dynamic skills, midday open‑water practice off La Jolla to translate those skills under natural conditions, and a full day on the boat for depth work and guided spearfishing—expect focused drills, repeated safety rehearsals, and coached dives that prioritize control over bravado.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should wait.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Spearfishing and freediving gear are not included—participants must supply their diving kit or arrange rentals through the operator; plan accordingly if you rely on personal fins, masks, or spearfishing equipment.
A Mexican fishing license is not included but is required for hunting at the Coronado Islands; confirm permit needs well before the boat day.
The course package includes the Molchanovs Wave 2 instruction, a boat charter for the spearfishing day, spearfishing/diving guidance, and the biosphere permit.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What pre‑requisites are required to join?
You must have successfully completed and be certified at Molchanovs W1 (or an equivalent entry‑level freediving course) before taking this Intermediate (Wave 2) course.
What happens if I don’t pass the W2 requirements during the course?
If you don't pass during the weekend, the operator provides two line‑diving or pool training sessions to address deficiencies so you can work toward certification.
Is equipment provided?
Spearfishing and freediving gear are not included, though the operator does have some equipment available to rent—confirm rental availability and sizes in advance.
Do I need any permits for the boat/spearfishing day?
Yes—if the boat goes to Mexican waters, such as the Coronado Islands, you will need a Mexican fishing license; that permit is not included in the course fee.
Where and when do we meet for the course?
The program begins with a Friday evening classroom session at Just Get Wet HQ, followed by Saturday pool work at The Plunge and open‑water dives at La Jolla Shores, and concludes with a Sunday boat day launched from Shelter Island.
How long is the course?
The Intermediate Freediving Course runs across three days—Friday evening through Sunday—but follows a specific schedule of classroom, pool, open‑water, and boat sessions.