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Lake Jocassee Depth Training July 6-10
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Freediving Depth Training at Lake Jocassee – July 6-10, 2026
Join Evolve Freediving for five days of focused freediving depth training at Lake Jocassee, South Carolina, from July 6-10, 2026. Whether you’re preparing for certification, aiming to refine technique, or simply want deep-water experience in a safe and controlled setting, this training is for you.
Lake Jocassee is known for its clear freshwater, stunning mountain backdrop, and calm diving conditions—making it the perfect inland environment for serious depth work. You’ll receive expert coaching in equalization, free immersion and constant weight technique, safety protocols, and mental preparation for deep diving.
This event is ideal for certified freedivers who want to improve their depth performance, troubleshoot plateaus, or prepare for advanced courses and competitions. Our experienced instructors tailor the training to your level and goals, ensuring safe and progressive development.
Training Highlights:
5 days of structured depth training (July 6-10)
Personalized coaching in equalization and dive technique
Safety-focused sessions with professional instructors
Training line and lanyard setup in pristine lake conditions
Perfect for intermediate to advanced freedivers
With limited spots available, this is a unique opportunity to train at depth without ocean travel. Experience top-tier instruction in one of the Southeast’s most beautiful dive sites.
👉 Register now to secure your space at Lake Jocassee this July!
Training Details
- Direct coaching from Evolve Freediving
- All disciplines allowed
- Safety provided by Evolve
- Daily plan curated to each diver’s goals and abilities
- Stretching sessions
- Daily use of floats, rig and lines
- Warm up lines available
- One target line available
- Max depth: 60m
- $650 (5 day minimum)
Prerequisites: To attend the training session you must have proof of completion of the PFI Freediver level course or greater. Equivalent credentials from other agencies accepted. Divers will be depth restricted to the maximum allowable depth of their respective class. PFI Intermediates and greater will be allowed latitude to achieve new personal best depths.
- Perfect For:
- Becoming a safe freediver
- Learning competitive diving techniques in a controlled envioronment
- Getting deeper
- Developing vital skills for both freediving and spearfishing
- Becoming more comfortable in the water
- Learning to use competition specific gear
- Learning new freedive disciplines
- Sample Schedule:
- July 6-10: Stretching/Set-up, 9:00am-10:00am, Diving, 10:00am-2:00pm (or as needed)
- Open water sessions will be held at Lake Jocassee in Devil’s Fork State Park. Admission Fees: $8 adults; $5/ SC seniors (age 65 & older); $4 children ages 6-15; ages 5 and under, free.
- Required Gear:
- mask
- fins
- snorkel
- wetsuit (3mm in NC, variable in other locations)
- weight belt/weights
- timing device (dive computer or cheapo watch with stopwatch)
- Optional: fluid goggles, nose clips, neck weights
