{"product_id":"intro-to-freediving-nelson-bay-incl-boat-dive-at-cabbage-tree-island","title":"Intro to Freediving Course – Nelson Bay (incl. Cabbage Tree Island Dive)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDiscover freediving, then take it to the ocean.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresented by Sea State Co x Elementa Freediving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEver wondered how far you could go on a single breath, but not ready to commit to a full freediving course? This intro is the easy way in. You’ll learn the foundations of freediving, how to relax, breathe, equalise and dive safely, without the time or cost of a full certification. Then we head out by boat to put it all into practice in the waters around Cabbage Tree Island, one of Port Stephens’ most beautiful dive spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday 5 December\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8:00am-2:00pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, with a boat dive at Cabbage Tree Island\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16+ (under 18s require parent or guardian permission)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGear hire available for small fee from Elementa freediving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert instruction in a small group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLand-based theory session covering the fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoat trip and guided freediving session at Cabbage Tree Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Gear hire available for small fee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreathing and relaxation:\u003c\/strong\u003e how to prepare for a dive and stay calm underwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow your body responds:\u003c\/strong\u003e what happens during a breath-hold, explained simply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqualisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e techniques to clear your ears comfortably as you descend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuck dives and finning:\u003c\/strong\u003e efficient, relaxed technique to get down with less effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e buddy systems, blackout awareness and how to look after each other in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecovery breathing:\u003c\/strong\u003e what to do when you surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour instructors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJordan Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Molchanovs Freediving Instructor Trainer who has taught over 1,000 students. He grew up in Port Stephens, co-founded Salty Pilgrims Freediving and knows these waters inside out. He's known for quick, fun and simple analogies that make freediving click.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTara Rawson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has held 4x Australian national freediving records, and is also an accredited practising dietitian, sports dietician, freediving and yoga instructor. She brings a calm, fun, whole-body approach to breath-hold, relaxation and feeling at ease in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo freediving experience needed, just be a confident swimmer and comfortable in open water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear hire available through Elementa Freediving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoat dive is subject to weather and sea conditions. If conditions aren't safe, we'll reschedule or offer an alternative dive site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether you're a confident swimmer who's always been curious, a snorkeller wanting to go deeper, a surfer or spearfisher looking to improve your breath-hold, this is the perfect first step.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea State Co","offers":[{"title":"Saturday 5 December","offer_id":51554207826087,"sku":"FREEDIVE-NB-2026-12-05","price":315.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7169\/4503\/files\/IMG_1010.heic?v=1792390793","url":"https:\/\/seastateco.com\/products\/intro-to-freediving-nelson-bay-incl-boat-dive-at-cabbage-tree-island","provider":"Sea State Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}