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Wilmington Intermediate July 23-26
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Intermediate Freediving Course in Wilmington – July 23-26, 2026
Take your freediving skills to the next level with Evolve Freediving’s Intermediate Freediving Course in Wilmington, NC, from July 23-26, 2026. Designed for certified freedivers looking to expand their depth, comfort, and breath-hold capabilities, this four-day course blends in-depth classroom learning with open water sessions in a supportive and safety-focused environment.
Led by certified freediving instructors with years of experience, this course covers advanced equalization techniques, breath-hold training, safety protocols, and mental strategies to improve confidence and performance underwater. Whether you’re training for recreation, competition, or spearfishing, this intermediate class is the perfect step forward.
You’ll train with expert instructors passionate about helping you evolve as a diver—both physically and mentally.
Course Highlights:
4-day intensive training (July 23-26)
Focus on technique, depth, and safety
Small group instruction for personalized attention
Located in scenic Wilmington, NC
Spaces are limited to ensure optimal student-to-instructor ratios. Register now to secure your spot and take your freediving journey to the next level!
Intermediate Course
2 classroom sessions
2 static breathold sessions
2 dive sessions
Max depth: 132’ (105′ in NC)
Max static: no limit
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 8:00am-1:00pm, confined water 2:00pm-5:00pm
- Day 2 confined water 8:00am-11:00am, classroom 12:00pm-5:00pm
- Day 3 open water 9:00am-3:00pm
- Day 4 open water 9:00am-12:00pm
- 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/day. Additional fee applies to charters if weather permits.
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)
Purchase:
In order to be best prepared consider purchasing one of our gear packages ahead of time.
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.
