You earn this certification by completing 2 theory sessions, 2 confined water sessions and 3 open water sessions from the shore or off one of our boats on the beautiful Red Sea. After completion you will be able to dive safely with a buddy of the same level anywhere in the world!

If you are travelling at another time just mail us to check availability.

March 2012

1 Star Course – 16th March 2012

2 Star Course – 17th – 19th March 2012

3 Star Course – 21st – 23rd March 2012

April 2012

1 Star Course – 3rd April 2012

2 Star Course – 4th – 6th April 2012

3 Star Course – 8th – 10th April 2012

2 Star Course – 13th – 15th April 2012

2 Star Course – 27th – 29th April 2012

3 Star Course – 8th – 10th April 2012

May 2012

3 Star Course - 2nd – 4th May 2012

1 Star Course – 5th May 2012

2 Star Course – 7th – 9th May 2012

3 Star Course – 12th – 14th May 2012

June 2012

1 Star Course – 2nd June 2012

2 Star Course – 4th – 6th June 2012

3 Star Course – 8th – 10th June 2012

We also run training days, safety freediver courses, competition training and first aid certifications too!  So come and join us for some fun in the sun!

Current 11 digit numbers will also change.

The change goes into effect today, Thursday, although there will be a four-month grace period during which both the old and the new numbers will work.

The new digit will be added after the 01 at the beginning of each mobile number, and the added number is different for each of Egypt s three mobile providers 2 for Mobinil, 1 for Etisalat, and 0 for Vodafone.

According to a report by the government-run Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, the number of mobile phone users in Egypt increased by 22.2 percent in 2010, reaching a total of 59 million users.

To determine which number should be added to any old mobile number, see the list below

Mobinil (old -> new)

012 XXX XXXX -> 0122 XXX XXXX
017 XXX XXXX -> 0127 XXX XXXX
018 XXX XXXX -> 0128 XXX XXXX
0150 XXX XXXX -> 0120 XXX XXXX

Etisalat

011 XXX XXXX -> 0111 XXX XXXX
014 XXX XXXX -> 0114 XXX XXXX
0152 XXX XXXX -> 0112 XXX XXXX

Vodafone

010 XXX XXXX -> 0100 XXX XXXX
016 XXX XXXX -> 0106 XXX XXXX
019 XXX XXXX -> 0109 XXX XXXX
0151 XXX XXXX -> 0101 XXX XXXX

He said ‘Giulio is so animated about freediving and how much he is enjoying it that I wanted to try it too’.

["So proud of Daddy!"]

Mike was a very attentive student, listened and went through the AIDA * course with a mix of ‘oh this is new’ and ‘oh this feels great’!  We saw clown fish, squirel fish, a nudibranch, lots of gobies and crabs and all just off the beach Think a day on the boat is called for now.  Lula (above) wanted her picture taken too, much more interesting than a certificate!  So so cute!  Well done Mike and keep up with the relaxation!

Bye bye Hurghada…. Hello Sharm el Sheikh!

First day was interesting. Picked up at the airport by Honza and taken straight to the hotel so we made it in time for lunch  Result! Honza asked if you are ready to go in the water then Martin is training at 2.30! I met the other judge Miguèl Vannieuwenhoven (www.AndamanApnea.com) and we arranged to go out to the platform to watch. There was the huge barracuda nicknamed Luca, hanging around at 15 metres with rather big teeth! There were some other freedivers training with Andreas on one platform and Martin and his team on the other.  Martin’s team had his lovely wife Niki and organizer David doing freedive safety, videographers, photographers, lots of technical divers and lots of smiling faces, really good to see! Martin did some variable dives and looks like he is ready for some records!

First night in a new place is always a bit strange. What made it stranger were the Michal Jackson greatest hits from the Hotels DJ. Thankfully it stopped at 11 so I could get some sleep. Unfortunately my body didn’t want the same thing and at 5.30 decided that I should be wide awake. Good photo’s from the balcony though. We had a meeting after breakfast and were given cool event T-shirts and nice yellow Judge t-shirt, don’t think anyone is going to miss us!

Line measuring is always fun and in the heat we built up a bit of a sweat too! How many men does it take to measure a line? Quite a few, but it is a rather long line!

Judging Sharm El Sheikh 1st – 10th October 2011

2 Star Course – 16th – 18th October 2011

If you would like another date please mail us and we can see when we can arrange some freediving fun for you!

First dive in the Red Sea

We did theory and pool work as usual on the first day of a 2* AIDA course but the boys were so excited and they could see the sea… so had to give them some time to explore and see some fish!  They were like school kids let out on a break.  There first experience of the Red Sea, fish and corals on a small scale from the beach, some soft corals around the marina and flying fish too.

When they came out of the water you can just see the smiles on their faces, this was the beginning of an exciting few days discovering the Red Sea and her many wonders.

They completed the 2* course after just 3 days and were wonderful students who listened and excelled themselves both reaching over 20 metres in depth and looking good in the water!  Even the turtle was impressed by their finning at the end of the course!  Then it was time to relax before a trip to Cairo today.

Day off on Sunday and then we start with the 3* course on Monday!  Still one place left if you would like to join mail me today

Just Breathe

This is the beginning of a freediving day with Freedive Egypt!  Sitting around breathing and focusing on the day ahead.  We start with stretching followed by deep breathing and relaxation.  Visualisation to get into the right ‘head space’ and to discover any stresses or worries that might be on your mind.  We then discuss the plan and help to eliviate worries or concerns.

Easy to see just from the stance that the guy to Michaels left is going to be using more air on his dive!  Shoulders forward, chest compressed, no room to breathe!

The return journey gave us time for the exam!

Have you ever taken an exam in a nicer setting?  He was a superstar and did really well finishing with 97% pass!

We are looking forward to Michael coming back later in the year to work on more head down equalisation which was much better by the end of his stay but a cold meant unable to complete this time.  I think it’s just an excuse to come back again myself

“Thanks for your help and training
You changed my way to freedive

Michael”

September 2011

1 Star Course - 6th Septebmer 2011

1 Star Course – 7th September 2011

2 Star Course – 8th – 10th September 2011

3 Star Course – 12th – 14th September 2011

1 Star Course – 19th Septebmer 2011

2 Star Course – 20th – 22nd September 2011

2 Star Course – 24th – 26th September 2011

If these dates don’t match with your requirements then mail me to tailor sometime to suit you!