Deep Diving at Y40 in Padua, Italy

The SSI Pool Freediver Course is the introduction to freediving. The theory training and exam are conducted using the digital course materials.During the practical training, the theoretical content is illustrated once again with real-world examples.In practice, the first day focuses primarily on breathing and relaxation techniques on land, as well as pool training. First, you’ll use dive tables to learn how to hold your breath longer and trigger the diving reflex. The goal isn’t to break records, but to slowly expand your comfort zone. Anyone who has covered at least 30 meters on the first day has already met the requirements for the SSI Pool Freediver certification.Freediving equipment can be borrowed and tested free of charge. Pool access, as well as digital certification, course kits, etc., are included at no cost. If you’d like, you can also book this course as a standalone course—as a standalone course, there is an additional fee of 150 EUR, or 75 EUR per person if you’d like to take the course as a pair. We’ll accommodate your preferred dates.

The SSI Freediver course is the introduction to freediving. The theory training and exam are conducted using the digital course materials.During the practical training, the theoretical content is illustrated once again with real-world examples.In practice, the first day focuses primarily on breathing and relaxation techniques on land, as well as pool training. First, you’ll use dive tables to learn how to hold your breath longer and trigger the diving reflex. The goal isn’t to break records, but to slowly expand your comfort zone. Anyone who has covered at least 30 meters on the first day has already met the requirements for the SSI Pool Freediver certification.On the second day, participants head to the warm-water diving pool at Monte Mare in Rheinbach. The program focuses primarily on descent techniques, streamlining, pressure equalization, as well as the buddy system, rescue, and self-rescue. These are fundamentals that are also essential for advanced training and deeper dives. A depth of at least 10 meters must be reached during this phase. Those who meet the requirements will receive the “SSI Freediver” digital certification and can participate in diving trips and rent diving equipment anywhere in the world.

Dive in one of the deepest pools in the world. On dives to depths of up to 42 meters, you’ll learn freefall, equalization techniques, CNF, and free immersion under lab conditions. Mono and stereo fins can also be rented at Y40, and you can learn how to use them under professional supervision.

Dive in one of the deepest pools in the world. On dives to depths of up to 42 meters, you’ll learn freefall, equalization techniques, CNF, and free immersion under lab conditions. Mono and stereo fins can also be rented at Y40, and you can learn how to use them under professional supervision.