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Wilmington Freediver May 1-3
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Freediver Course in Wilmington, NC – May 1-3, 2026
Start your underwater journey with Evolve Freediving’s Beginner Freediver Course in Wilmington, NC, running May 1-3, 2026. This 3-day program is designed for anyone looking to explore the art of breath-hold diving in a safe, structured environment.
Perfect for newcomers, this course teaches you the essential freediving techniques including breath control, equalization, body positioning, and dive safety. You’ll receive hands-on instruction from experienced freediving professionals in both classroom sessions and open water dives along North Carolina’s scenic coast.
Course Highlights:
3-day beginner freediving certification (May 1-3)
Classroom and open water training
Focus on safety, breath-hold efficiency, and technique
Small class sizes with expert instruction
Certification upon successful completion
Whether you’re pursuing freediving for ocean exploration, spearfishing, or self-discovery, this course offers a solid foundation to safely enjoy the underwater world.
👉 Register now to secure your spot in this transformational course and take the first breath-hold toward freediving freedom!
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
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.
