Level 1 Freedive Course
+Intro To Spearfishing™ $445
Upcoming Courses:
The Dive Source St. Augustine, FL
*June 24th/25th *July 22nd/23rd
Hudson, FL
*July 8th/9th
Dean’s Blue Hole Bahamas
*August 4th/5th *September 1st/2nd
Group & Private Courses Available Upon Request
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This Two-Day Course Includes Level 1 Freedive Course +Intro To Spearfishing™ Course
Level 1 Freedive Course is PADI credited, tailored & focused on training divers to spearfish as well as line-dive! Course curriculum written by Ryan Rush & Copy-Write by SAVAGE DIVING. Contains four phases – knowledge development, a confined water session, open water sessions & intro to spearfishing. During knowledge development you learn about how your body reacts to breathholding and how water pressure affects you as you dive. You’ll also learn about freediving & spearfishing equipment, important safety/rescue techniques and buddy procedures.
With a student to teacher Ratio of 4:1, we assure MORE time per student/instructor as well as more time in the water Developing valuable skills…. our focus on SAFETY and PERFORMANCE driven curriculum touches on all aspects of Spearfishing & Freediving!
*Boat fees are not included; Fees range depending on location of boat/dives.
*You have an option for a Spring’s Only Course so there will not be any Boat Fee.
Day 1
9:00 AM-1:00pm Classroom
1:00PM-1:30PM Break
1:00PM-4:00PM Confined Water Training
Day 2
8:00AM-4:00PM Offshore Open Water Training
We Will Hit A Local Spring If We Can’t Get Offshore Due To Weather.
Level 2 Freedive Course
+Spearfishing Fundamentals™ $795
Upcoming Courses:
The Dive Source St. Augustine, FL
*July 14th-16th
Hudson, FL
*June 2nd-4th
Dean’s Blue Hole Bahamas
*August 24th-26th
This Three-Day Course Includes Level 2 Freedive Course & Spearfishing Fundamentals™ Course.
Level 2 Freedive Course is PADI credited, designed to fulfill that personal need to refine and improve your freediving skills, allowing you to progress slowly while learning how your body performs during apnea. Includes free eLearning. Course curriculum written by Ryan Rush & Copy-Write by SAVAGE DIVING.
Course consists of four main phases: Knowledge development about advanced Spearfishing & Freediving techniques and equipment, Confined Water session to learn stretching and relaxation techniques as well as refine static/dynamic apnea, Open Water sessions to practice deeper free immersion and constant weight freedives, along with additional buddy procedures and rescue techniques.
Includes Spearfishing Fundamentals Course; whether you are a complete noob or seasoned Spearo with years of experience this course will set you on the right path to improve your breath hold, get comfy at depth, eliminate bad habits while acquiring new hunting/rigging techniques. Teaching you how to spearfish using the most efficient and safe freediving practices.
*Boat fees are not included; Fees range depending on location of boat/dives.
* Must have Level 1 Freedive Certification before you can move on to Level 2 or Level 3 Freedive Course.
*You have an option for a Spring’s only course so there will not be any Boat fees.
Day 1
9:00AM-12:00PM Classroom
2:00PM-2:30PM Break
3:00PM-5:00PM Confined Water Session
Day 2
9:00AM-12:00PM Classroom
2:00PM-2:30PM Break
3:00PM-5:00PM Confined Water Session
Day 3
8:00AM-4:00PM Open Water Secessions
Level 3 Freedive Course
+BlueWater Spearfishing™ $1250.00
The Dive Source St. Augustine, FL
*June 28th-July 2nd
Dean’s Blue Hole Bahamas
*August 28th-31st
This four-day course includes Level 3 Freedive Course, Blue Water Hunting™ Course.
Level 3 Freedive Course is PADI credited, designed to fulfill that personal need to refine and improve your freediving skills, allowing you to progress slowly while learning how your body performs during apnea. Includes free eLearning. Course curriculum written by Ryan Rush & Copy-Write by SAVAGE DIVING.
To become a better diver, you need to train freediving & dive as much as possible. The more time spent diving & training; whether it is static, dynamic or depth training, the better you will become. When it comes to depth at some stage you will reach a plateau, where equalizing can stop you from getting further. At around 30-40m depth your lungs will reach what is called the residual volume. This simply means that your lungs are too compressed for letting air out. The air to equalize will run out and you will not be able to go any deeper.
During your Level 3 +Bluewater Hunting Course you will master skills such as FRC diving, Variable diving, Dieting, Mental Preparation & Visualization, Blue Water Hunting Techniques, Ocean Trauma +EFR Course & more. This Freediving course will provide you all tools needed to reach new depths & trophy fish!
The PADI Master Freediver course consists of three main phases:
Knowledge development about nutrition, relaxation and advanced breathing techniques. You’ll study independently using the PADI Freediver eLearning. You’ll also complete independent research as part of the Master Freediver Assignment.
Confined water session to improve static and dynamic apnea attempts, including a no fins dynamic apnea.
Goal – static apnea of 3 minutes, 30 seconds and dynamic apnea of 70 metres/230 feet.
Open water sessions to practice mouthfill equalization and perform warm-up and workup dives for free immersion and constant weight freediving.
Goal – constant weight freedive of 32 metres/105 feet.
Level 3 Freedive Course is PADI credited, designed to fulfill that personal need to refine and improve your freediving skills, allowing you to progress slowly while learning how your body performs during apnea.
*Must have Level 1 & 2 Freedive Certification
**Boat fees are not included; Fees depending on location of boat/dives.
Day 1
9:00AM-12:00PM Classroom
2:00PM-2:30PM Break
3:00PM-5:00PM Confined Water Session
Day 2
9:00AM-4:00PM Open Water Secessions Local Spring
Day 3
8:00AM-4:00PM Open Water Secessions & Offshore Spearfishing
Day 4
8:00AM-4:00PM Bluewater Spearfishing Excursion
Personal Apnea Training
Join Ryan Rush for a personalized apnea training session and experience the freedom and serenity of freediving. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced freediver, Ryan will tailor the session to your needs and goals. You’ll start with a safety briefing and a warm-up, followed by breathing and relaxation techniques to improve your breath-holding capacity. Then, Ryan will guide you through different apnea drills and exercises to increase your comfort and confidence underwater. You’ll also learn about equalization techniques, body positioning, and buoyancy control to enhance your diving skills. Ryan’s extensive knowledge and passion for freediving will ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable session that will leave you feeling empowered and rejuvenated. All sessions take place in a local spring or pool, where you can enjoy the crystal-clear water and the beauty of the underwater world.
St. Augustine Session
Dean’s Blue Hole Session
Spearfishing Fundamentals™ Course/Charter $695
Spearfishing Fundamentals Workshop is a hands-on course tailored to the complete noob or seasoned Spearo with years of experience! This course will set you on the right path to improve your breath hold, get comfy at depth, eliminate bad habits while acquiring new hunting & rigging techniques; showing you how to spearfish using the most efficient and safe freediving practices.
5:00PM-7:00PM Classroom
The Dive Source: 2450 State Road 16 St. Augustine, FL
7:00AM-4:00PM
Offshore St Augustine: Conch House Marina 57 Comares Ave St. Augustine, FL
*Times are an estimate & are subject to change.
*Captain will make the “weather call” for offshore days, weather/vis doesn’t allow for us to get offshore we will hit one of the local springs.
Bluewater Spearfishing™ Course/Charter $895
The course was made by commercial spearo Ryan Rush from his tried-and-true techniques that he used to make SEAC’s international spearfishing team, rated as one of the world’s most prestigious spearfishing teams. The information he shares comes from a three generations of dive instruction & commercial spearfishing!
This course is for all levels & focuses on; Physiology & The Bluewater Hunter, Bluewater Rigging, Drift Diving, Shrimp Boat Diving, Flasher & Chumming Techniques, Pelagic Hunting Techniques, Variable Diving For Deep Snapper/Grouper, Sharks, Survival In The Bluewater Environment, Spearo Ethics & Conservation, World Record Rules & more.
5:00PM-7:00PM Classroom
The Dive Source: 2450 State Road 16 St. Augustine, FL
7:00AM-4:00PM Charter
Offshore St Augustine: Conch House Marina 57 Comares Ave St. Augustine, FL
*Times are an estimate & are subject to change.
*Boat fees are not included; Fees range depending on location of boat/dives.
*Captain will make the “weather call” for offshore days, weather/vis doesn’t allow for us to get offshore we will hit one of the local springs.
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* Prices are subject to tax and harbor fees.
* There is a 15 Day cancellation policy for all dive and spearfishing trips.
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