FreediveUK · Private beginner coaching · Cornwall

Start freediving.
At your own pace.

Two days of individual instruction to build the skills, understanding and confidence to begin freediving safely. No group timetable. No pressure to keep up.

The foundation

A proper introduction.
Not a rushed course.

Freediving is a skill you build, not a depth you chase. We take the time to understand how you move, breathe and respond in the water, then work through the fundamentals at a pace that makes sense for you.

I'm Ian Donald, founder of FreediveUK and an AIDA instructor trainer. I've been teaching freediving since 2009. Private instruction lets me give you the time and attention that can be difficult to find on a scheduled group course.

Your two-day foundation package

What the training includes.

01 / BEFORE THE WATER

Private video session

A one-hour call to cover the basics, talk through equalisation, answer questions and prepare for the days ahead.

02 / IN THE WATER

Two days of coaching

Individual tuition covering breath-hold fundamentals, safety, technique and confident progression. We adjust to your needs and conditions.

03 / AFTER THE COURSE

Follow-up review

A 30-minute conversation after the course to revisit your progress, answer questions and plan your next steps.

Learning with purpose

Confidence first.
Depth follows.

We work through the AIDA Level 2 syllabus with safety and good habits at the centre of the day. If you meet the required performance and safety standards, you can gain the internationally recognised AIDA Level 2 certification.

There is no guarantee of a qualification simply for attending. The priority is leaving with a sound foundation, clear feedback and a better understanding of your own diving.

Private foundation package

The two-day package.

£800

Two days · One-to-one tuition

Training with a friend? The two-person, two-day package is £1,000 in total.

Included: the pre-course video session, two days of water tuition, equipment hire, dive-site entry, post-course follow-up and AIDA certification fees where certification is achieved.

Dates and locations are arranged directly, with conditions and your objectives in mind. I'll discuss the practical details with you before we confirm anything.

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Your first step

Tell me what brings you to freediving.

Whether you're completely new or have spent time snorkelling, we can talk through the right approach.

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