SEATTLE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Three Days to the Deep: Open Water — Wave 2 Freediving in Seattle
A focused, three-day freediving course in the greater Seattle area that pairs classroom theory with hands-on water sessions and ocean practice to teach core techniques like Frenzel equalization.
Three Days to the Deep: Open Water — Wave 2 Freediving in Seattle.
Set against the Pacific-influenced waters around Seattle, Open Water: Wave 2 is a compact, three-day freediving course that moves students from in-depth classroom theory to practical water sessions and into the open ocean, with a curriculum built to teach essential skills such as Frenzel equalization and full equipment familiarity.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Frenzel equalization and core technique
The course emphasizes critical freediving techniques, including dedicated practice of Frenzel equalization and hands-on drills to become fully acquainted with your gear before venturing deeper.
From classroom theory to ocean practice
Instruction begins in the classroom with detailed theory, progresses to concise practical water sessions to observe and rehearse skills, and culminates in supervised ocean freediving practice.
Structured depths and rescue training
The curriculum includes measured progression across disciplines and rescue practice — a framework that covers competitive-style depth targets and buddying protocols to build competence and confidence in open-water settings.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
The three-day flow is deliberate: concentrated classroom sessions lay the physiological and safety groundwork, practical water sessions let you test and tune gear and equalization, and ocean sessions give you the rare chance to apply those skills in open water under guided supervision.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course fits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
If you can, bring a standard set: goggles, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, plus weights. Essential items are listed by the operator and gear is also available for rent.
Standard freediving equipment and weights are available for rent if you cannot bring your own set.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Open Water: Wave 2 course?
The course runs for three days.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 16 years old.
What skill levels does the course serve?
The program serves beginner, intermediate and advanced freedivers.
What will I learn during the course?
You will cover in-depth classroom theory, practice crucial skills including Frenzel equalization, become familiar with your equipment, and apply those skills in supervised open-ocean sessions.
What depth standards and drills are included?
Training details reference CWTB & FIM depths of 24–30 m (78–98 ft), CNF to 15 m, buddying at 10–15 m (32–49 ft), and rescue training from 15 m.
Do I need to bring my own gear?
If possible bring a standard set—goggles, snorkel, fins, wetsuit—and weights; gear is available for rent if needed.