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Wilmington Freediver August 7-9
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Freediver Course in Wilmington, NC – August 7-9, 2026
Looking to explore the underwater world on a single breath? Join Evolve Freediving’s Beginner Freediver Course in Wilmington, NC, from August 7-9, 2026, and build a strong foundation in safe, efficient freediving.
This 3-day course is perfect for new divers or water enthusiasts who want to learn how to freedive with confidence. With small class sizes and expert instruction, you’ll master the core elements of breath-hold diving—including equalization, body positioning, relaxation, and freediving safety protocols.
Course Highlights:
3-day beginner freediving certification (Aug 7-9)
Breath-hold training, safety, and equalization techniques
Experienced instructors and low student-to-instructor ratios
Open water dives and classroom learning
Certification upon successful completion
Whether you’re preparing for spearfishing, underwater photography, or simply want to dive deeper with control and confidence, this is your ideal starting point.
Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to train with one of the most respected freediving teams on the East Coast.
👉 Register now to begin your freediving journey in Wilmington!
Freediver Course
- 2 classroom sessions
- 1 static breathold session
- 1 dive session
- Max depth: 66’
- Max static: 4:00
Prerequisites:
You MUST be comfortable using a mask and snorkel.
You must complete the mandatory online equalization workshop, Road Map to Frenzel, by Ted Harty before being admitted to class. The workshop link will be provided to you at no extra cost upon registration.
Perfect For:
- Becoming a safe freediver
- Learning both competitive and spearfishing diving techniques
- Getting deeper
- Developing vital skills for both freediving and spearfishing
- Improving your static or dynamic skills
- Learning to better manage your air while SCUBA diving
- Becoming more comfortable in the water
Sample Schedule:
- Day 1 classroom 5:00pm-7:30pm
- Day 2 classroom 8:00am-1:00pm, confined water 2:00pm-5:00pm
- Day 3 open water 9:00am-3:00pm
- Schedule may vary depending on boat cost and conditions at specific locations
- Open water sessions for most classes taught out of Wilmington, NC will be held at Mystery Lake Scuba Park, a deep quarry in Wendell, NC. Quarry fee $20. Additional fee applies to charters if weather permits.
Required Gear:
- mask
- fins
- snorkel
- wetsuit (3mm or 5mm in NC, variable in other locations)
- weight belt/weights
- timing device (dive computer or cheapo watch with stopwatch)
In order to be best prepared consider purchasing one of our gear packages ahead of time or rent gear when you arrive.
Gear Rental:
Rental gear is available through both Evolve Freediving and Reef Runner Dive and Spearfishing. An opportunity to procure all needed gear will be offered during our Saturday session.
Daily Rental Rates:
Wetsuit: $30
Fins: $30
Mask: $20
Snorkel: $10
Weight Belt: $10
We also recommend you bring a bathing suit, towel and writing utensil for the lectures.
