Apnea Academy Instructors Course

[Will]

It’s finally here: the first Apnea Academy International Instructors Course.

This is by far the most prestigious title in freediving, as the intensity and comprehensiveness of the course are second to none.
Everything you need to know is at http://www.apnea-academy.com, but I’ll give you some quick details here.

The course will be held in Coral Bay, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt over the week 14-20 May, with a program of 15 hr days that are packed with theoretical and practical training. A host of experts and specialists will give lectures in English, including:
- Professional psychologist
- Yoga master
- Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT specialist)
- Mechanical Engineer (mechanics of the finstroke)
- Business and marketing expert
- Communication specialist
and of course…
- Umberto Pelizzari, 17 times world record holder
as well as a crew of the best Apnea Academy instructors, selected by Umberto.

Not only will the course teach you the techniques that allow Umberto to dive to 98m in CW with no specific training, or to hold his breath for 8’ without packing, but it will actually make you into an instructor – someone capable of organising a freediving course, giving theory lectures, and handling a group of students in the water.
Be warned – the course is demanding, and not everyone will pass, but regardless you will learn a wealth of information on every facet of freediving, make a host of new friends and contacts, and become part of the only organisation dedicated solely to freediving instruction.

Ask yourself: is there anyone giving quality, comprehensive freediving courses in your region/country? That person could be you, and the title of Apnea Academy Instructor will distinguish you as a true professional.
If you can perform:
- 4’ static apnea
- 75m dynamic apnea
- 30m CW (with bifins)
Then you are probably qualified to apply for the course. You will also need a certificate in First Aid and a medical certificate of fitness for subaquatic sports. For a full program and course details head over to http://www.apnea-academy.com

See you in the Red Sea in May!
William Trubridge (Apnea Academy translator, instructor).

 

[subaquaticus]

It’s finally here: the first Apnea Academy International Instructors Course.

This is by far the most prestigious title in freediving, as the intensity and comprehensiveness of the course are second to none.
Everything you need to know is at http://www.apnea-academy.com, but I’ll give you some quick details here.

The course will be held in Coral Bay, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt over the week 14-20 May, with a program of 15 hr days that are packed with theoretical and practical training. A host of experts and specialists will give lectures in English, including:
- Professional psychologist
- Yoga master
- Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT specialist)
- Mechanical Engineer (mechanics of the finstroke)
- Business and marketing expert
- Communication specialist
and of course…
- Umberto Pelizzari, 17 times world record holder
as well as a crew of the best Apnea Academy instructors, selected by Umberto.

Not only will the course teach you the techniques that allow Umberto to dive to 98m in CW with no specific training, or to hold his breath for 8’ without packing, but it will actually make you into an instructor – someone capable of organising a freediving course, giving theory lectures, and handling a group of students in the water.
Be warned – the course is demanding, and not everyone will pass, but regardless you will learn a wealth of information on every facet of freediving, make a host of new friends and contacts, and become part of the only organisation dedicated solely to freediving instruction.

Ask yourself: is there anyone giving quality, comprehensive freediving courses in your region/country? That person could be you, and the title of Apnea Academy Instructor will distinguish you as a true professional.
If you can perform:
- 4’ static apnea
- 75m dynamic apnea
- 30m CW (with bifins)
Then you are probably qualified to apply for the course. You will also need a certificate in First Aid and a medical certificate of fitness for subaquatic sports. For a full program and course details head over to http://www.apnea-academy.com

See you in the Red Sea in May!
William Trubridge (Apnea Academy translator, instructor).

I am interested in taking part in this programm...

 

[samdive]

not a problem but why does the 30m have to be with bifins? Does AA not recognise the monofin?

 

[laminar]

Probably the 30m with bifins relates to safety spotting.

Pete

 

[Will]

Three reasons:
- Most freediving students use bifins
- It is easier to intervene underwater to correct student's technique when using bifins (increased manouevrability)
- It is safer when supplying assistance (easier to transport victim with bifins)

Anyone who wants to enter the course please go to the AA website and fill out the form. It can be sent by e-mail, postal or fax to the address indicated.
Cheers, Will.

 

[Walrus]

Hi Will,
I was wondering if you can tell me a little how Apnea Academy runs it's courses from an organisational point of view?

ie once you become an instructor is it similar to how PADI works, ie for an instructor to teach a course he then buys manuals for the students, needs money for certification etc ?


Cheers.
Wal

 

[Will]

Hi wal,
Apnea Academy is nothing like "Put Another Dollar In.' We are a non-profit sporting association, with the interests of the instructor in mind. The student pays a small fee for certification (something like 7 euro) and the Instructor pays a small annual fee (25 euro?) to cover administration, but that is it. There are 'student packs' that include the Manual etc, and the instructor is not obligated to supply equipment/manuals him/herself.
The AA is strongly based on the principle that value is given by the members themselves, and does everything it can to support its family of instructors.

 

[Walrus]

Thanks for that Will, sounds very reasonable.

 

[turtle]

Hi, I'm out in Dahab at the moment, but would be more interested in doing an apnea academy instructor course (in italian) in sardinia at a later stage, instead of Sharm. Does anyone know how this works - ie. do you have to go through AA* then ** then instructor?

Fred

 

[emanuela corbo]

actually there are no more italian instructor course in Sardinia. The next one will be divided in two parts. The first week will be spent in Casciana Terme a place close to Pisa, and the second week will be in Sharm!!
I'm sorry
you can find more information here:
http://www.apnea-academy.com/content/corso_istruttori.php

 

[JPPLAY]

with a program of 15 hr days that are packed with theoretical and practical training.

How hard is the practical side going to be a with 15 hour days that wears very hard on the body both mentally and physically very fast?

 

[Will]

The course is demanding, but not unreasonably so. If you are fit and healthy then it will not be too difficult. We make it challenging in order to preserve the high standards that the Apnae Academy has established in Italy. However the program is varied and structured in such a way as to maintain interest and energy in the students.

 

[appyguy]

Hi will, I have enrolled in the course and am travelling from New Zealand to participate. This is with alittle trepidation as I am at the bottom end of the qualifying spectrum (Have only just managed to achieve 4:00 dry static and dive to 30 metres only on my best days).
My main concern is my ability to keep up with the instruction etc, it sounds pretty gruelling

 

[Will]

Hey Steve,
Where are you based in NZ? When I am back I stay down in Hawkes Bay, but I try and get up north to dive with Ant at the Poor Knights.
Don't worry about the course - we are more interested in your ability to manage a group of students and display good technique than your actual performance. A 30m dive with a perfect finstroke is much more valuable than a 60m flapfest! By the end of the course you will probably be diving to 40m anyway.
Look forward to seeing you there - It will be a whole lot of fun!
Will.

 

[appyguy]

Thanks Will,
Im at Glenbervie in Whangarei, about 15 Km's from Tutukaka. I do all my spearfishing between North Cape and Hen and Chickens in the South of Whangarei. I have nt been to the Knights for years. My spearfishing partner and I will arrange a trip out to the Knights to try for the opportunity for some clear water for practice. Recently the conditions have been poor with a 2 metre easterly swell closing out much of the coast.

Im certainly looking forward to the Course. Always be a place for you to stay at my place if your up Whangarei way

Steve