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Wave 3 Master Freedive course

Dive beyond 30m and master your mind and body underwater. Become a MASTER FREEDIVER

🌊 Molchanovs Wave 3 – Master Freediver Course

Dive Deeper, Train Smarter, Teach Others

The Molchanovs Wave 3 course is the pinnacle of recreational freediving education, designed for experienced divers ready to master advanced techniques and prepare for professional roles. This semi-professional certification enables you to act as an assistant instructor and is the final step before enrolling in the Molchanovs Instructor Course.

🧠 What You'll Learn

  • Advanced Equalization: Master the mouthfill technique to equalize beyond residual lung volume, essential for deep dives.

  • Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) Dives: Simulate depth and train equalization through passive exhale dives.

  • Breathing Techniques: Learn packing and reverse packing to safely expand your lung capacity.

  • Mental Strategies: Develop attention deconcentration to enhance relaxation and focus during dives.

  • Freediving Physiology: Understand the effects of narcosis, lung squeeze, and decompression illness.

  • Safety and Rescue: Advance your skills in safety procedures and rescue techniques.

  • Assistant Instructor Skills: Gain knowledge in supervising students and managing open water sessions.

  • Buoy and Rope Setup: Learn how to set up and handle equipment, including buoy placement, knots, and rope management, essential for depth sessions and acting as an assistant instructor.

  • Planning and Training for Limiting Factors: Develop personalized training plans that address your individual limiting factors, enhancing performance and safety

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Prerequisites

  • Minimum age of 18 years (16 with parental consent).

  • Molchanovs Wave 2 certification or equivalent from another agency (crossover evaluation may be required).

  • Valid first aid certification.

🎓 Certification

Upon successful completion, you'll receive the Molchanovs Wave 3 certification, qualifying you to assist in Molchanovs courses and paving the way to become a certified instructor.

📘 Course Structure

  • Duration:  5 days

  • Components:

    • Online theory sessions

    • Confined water (pool) training x 2

    • Open water dives x 6 (3 Days)

    • Knowledge review and final exam

📅 Course Availability

  • The Wave 3 course schedule is flexible and may vary based on the number of students and available diving locations. To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information on upcoming Wave 3 courses, please contact us directly.

Who is the Molchanovs Education System?

Founded by world champion freedivers Alexey Molchanov and Natalia Molchanova, the Molchanovs Education System is one of the most respected freediving organizations globally. Their system is built on decades of elite-level expertise and is constantly evolving through the latest scientific research and athlete contributions.

Molchanovs training goes beyond just a certification — it’s a lifelong path for personal and athletic development. Students become part of a global freediving community, with access to a continuous training platform designed to keep you progressing long after your course ends.

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