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Wilmington Freediver June 5-7
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Freediver Course in Wilmington, NC – June 5-7, 2026
Begin your underwater adventure with the Beginner Freediver Course in Wilmington, NC, hosted by Evolve Freediving from June 5-7, 2026. This 3-day program is ideal for anyone new to freediving who wants to learn proper breath-hold diving in a safe, supportive environment.
Led by experienced instructors, this course covers the essential techniques and knowledge needed for freediving, including breath control, equalization, body positioning, and safety protocols. You’ll train in both classroom and open water settings, with personalized instruction designed to help you build confidence and skill.
Course Highlights:
3-day beginner freediving course (June 5-7)
Breath-hold training, safety procedures, and equalization
Small class sizes for personalized coaching
Classroom learning + open water sessions
Certification upon completion
Whether you’re interested in spearfishing, ocean exploration, or simply pushing your physical and mental limits, this course is the perfect entry point into the world of freediving.
👉 Sign up today and take the first breath-hold toward your freediving journey!
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.
