Bill Van Deman
PFI Freediver Instructor
wvandeman@gmail.com
317-412-2626 office
Below are items that you need for the course with some freediving specific suggestions.
Scuba Monkey Dive Center, where we hold classroom and pool sessions, carries a full line of freediving gear specifically recommended for your course requirements.
Gainesville (Gainesville/Alachua, Florida, US)
Classroom and Pool Sessions: Scuba Monkey Dive Center, 13585 NW 101st Dr Ste 700, Alachua, FL 32615
Open water Sessions (open water sessions not included on Pool Only courses): Troy Springs State Park, 674 NE Troy Springs Road, Branford, FL 32008 (Entry fee $5)
The following schedule is subject to change. The course starts right on time each day. Please arrive ready to start class Day 1. Full course payment is due at this time.
Day 1
8:00am – 8:30am: Registration and introductions
8:00am-Noon: Classroom
12:30pm: Break/Lunch (feel free to bring a light lunch/snacks to class)
1pm – 5:00pm: Pool sessions
6pm-8pm: Classroom
Day 2 (Open water courses only)
10am to noon: Open water (Free immersion)
1pm-3pm: Open water (constant ballast)
Schedule and spring location is always subject to change due to changes in weather (particularly rain or flooding). Please contact instructor the week prior to course for latest forecast of conditions and any changes in schedule.
*Note: We require a minimum of 3 students to run this basic course.
Accomodations are available in nearby Gainesville (10 miles) and Alachua (3 miles) near classroom and within 45 minutes of open water location.