February 28, 2019

Freediving Trip to Mactan, Cebu (Philippines)

Come join our freediving trip to Mactan, Cebu (Philippines) from 26 April to 1 May 2019!

Recreational Dives and Training Spots

Zen Freediving Trip to Cebu Philippines

Schedule:
  • 26 Apr 2019 - Take night flight to Cebu, Philippines and travel to accommodation.
  • Recommended flight - Air Asia Z2 7237, Fri 26 Apr, 2355 - Sat 27 Apr 2019, 0350 hrs OR Cebu Pacific 5J 548, Sat 27 Apr, 0025 - 0420 hrs
  • 27 Apr 2019 - Afternoon training dive
  • 28 Apr 2019 - Morning and/or afternoon training dive. Possible night dive.
  • 29 Apr 2019 - Morning freediving trip to Hilutungan marine sanctuary, afternoon training dive (optional), or reverse. Possible night dive.
  • 30 Apr 2019 - Morning and/or afternoon training dive 
  • 1 May 2019 - Morning and/or afternoon training dive. Travel to airport in the evening.
  • Recommended flight back - Cebu Pacific 5J 547, Wed 1 May, 1945 - 2340 hrs

Please note that the schedule may be subject to change.

Freediving:
 
We will be diving from FreediveHQ, a freediving centre located in Mactan, Cebu (30min-1 hour from Cebu airport). The shop sits about 100m from the reef drop off. All training dives are done from a boat, with 2 dive sessions available per day at 10.30am and 2.30pm. Free yoga and stretching sessions are held before the morning dive. Hilutungan marine sanctuary is a short boat ride away and we will make a half day trip there for some recreational freediving. There is the possibility of doing one or two night dives as well, but this will be dependent on the tides and current. 

This trip is open to freedivers of all levels who have taken a course with an open water component before (e.g. Molchanovs Wave 1, AIDA 1 or 2, SSI Level 1, PADI Freediver). 

We will be running Molchanovs Wave 2 and 3 Courses concurrently during this trip with the theory and pool segments on 20 & 23 Apr 2019). Do let us know if you are keen!

For more information on the trip, CLICK HERE!

Wave 2 Course

Zen Freediving Trip to Cebu Philippines - Molchanovs Wave 2 Course

To maximise your holiday time, we will complete the theory and pool components in Singapore and focus on depth and recreational dives overseas.

This course is for those who are interested in improving their freediving techniques for longer breath holds. You will learn how to train the body for freediving and all the skills and knowledge needed to dive comfortably up to 24-30 meters, as well as hold your breath beyond two and a half minutes. 

You will cover more advanced theories of freediving to help you understand the physiology and techniques behind diving deeper. Topics include breathe-up modifications, improvement of Frenzel equalization, introduction to the dolphin kick and much more. 

On the successful completion of the course, you will receive a Molchanovs Wave 2 certification (equivalent to AIDA 3, SSI Level 2, PADI Advanced Freediver)*.* **Molchanovs Wave 1 certification (or equivalent - AIDA 2, SSI Level 1, PADI Freediver) is prerequisite for this course.

Course schedule:
  • At your own time, before 20 April 2019 - Go through materials and complete exam online 
  • 20 Apr 2019 - 3-4pm Discussion on material and techniques, 4-6pm Pool session
  • 23 Apr 2019 - 7-9pm Pool session
  • 26 Apr - 1 May 2019 - Trip and open water dives (4 included, additional training dives can be done at $55 per session.)

Requirements to pass the Wave 2 course:
  • STA: 2’30”
  • DYN: 55m
  • DNF: 35m
  • FIM/CWT: 24-30m
  • CNF: 15m
  • Freefall for last 5m of dive
  • Rescues at 15+m

For more information on the Wave 2 course, please CLICK HERE!

Wave 3 Course

Zen Freediving Trip to Cebu Philippines - Molchanovs Wave 3 Course

To maximise your holiday time, we will complete the theory and pool components in Singapore and focus on depth and recreational dives overseas.

This course covers advanced freediving techniques to help you achieve maximum performances.You will be taught how train in preparation to dive up to 40 meters, and hold your breath for over three and a half minutes. Topics include advanced breathing techniques, introduction to mouthfill (Frenzel-Fattah) equalization, attention deconcentration and much more.

On the successful completion of the course, you will receive a Molchanovs Wave 3 certification (equivalent to AIDA 4/SSI Level 3/PADI Master Freediver). Molchanovs Wave 2 certification (or equivalent - AIDA 3, SSI Level 2, PADI Advanced Freediver) is a prerequisite for this course. Certification in administration of First Aid and CPR (AED and O2 administration optional but good to have) is required for Wave 3 certification, this can be done before or after the course. After attending Wave 3, you may take the Molchanovs Instructor course.

Course schedule:
  • At your own time, before 20 April 2019 - Read through course manual and complete online exam
  • 20 Apr 2019 - 2.30-4pm Discussion on material and techniques, 4-6pm Pool session
  • 23 Apr 2019 - 7-9pm Pool session
  • 26 Apr to 1 May 2019 - Trip and open water dives (5 included, additional training dives can be done at $55 per session.)

Requirements to pass the Wave 3 course:
  • STA: 3’30”
  • DYN: 75m
  • DNF: 50m
  • FIM/CWT: 34-40m
  • CNF: 25m
  • FRC: 8m
  • Mouthfill at 5m, take to 15m
  • Rescues at 20+m

For more information on the Wave 3 course, please CLICK HERE!

*Price adjustments can be made if you would like to book your own accommodation. Contact us at info@zenfreediving.org for more info!