Water Safety Course

Freedive Northern Ireland

Available to 25 November 2024

Book now from £50.00

Up to 5% discount with promo code DAYSOUT

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Safely experience a real rip current!

Most beginner surfers and open water swimmers will have experienced currents but not many know how to spot them.

In this course you will learn the tools to analyse any beach and surf zone and develop a systematic approach to see patterns in a chaotic environment and understand how to avoid or use currents to your advantage as well as safely and calmly get out of them again.

If you are surfing/swimming in cold water, do you know about the cold water shock or the effects of the afterdrop? In this course we will raise your ocean awareness, analyse your beach and ocean area and help you to learn everything you need to know so you can go into the water with confidence.

What you'll learn on your water safety course

  • Know how to spot currents
  • Know how to use and get out of rips
  • Know how to deal with Hypothermia, cold water shock, incapacitation and the after drop
  • Understand how to analyse any surf / swim zone
  • Learn about swell, waves, tides and rules of the line up
  • Know how to accurately interpret surf forecasts
  • During the practical part of the in-person course you can experience a real-life rip current 

Learn from the experts

Hanno is the face behind Freedive NI, allow him to inspire you to make memories in the water too!

Hanno is now trained by Italian national record holder Linda Paganelli and is a certified SSI Level Two Instructor excited to bring the amazing underwater world to people of all levels and abilities.

Hanno now specializes in helping you achieve your personal goals on, below, or out of the water by working on the specific needs of each individual so that they can progress with joy and bliss!

More watersport fun!

Not sure if this course is for you? Check out Freedive NI's page for all of their activities! From family-friendly swimming tours to romantic cave paddleboard tours for couples. From boat snorkel tours as part of your hen do weekend in Northern Ireland to freediving courses for beginner and advanced thrill seekers, they offer a wide range of new and exciting tours and packages!

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