Lap 3/ Wave 3 - Master Freediving

Are you ready to master your freediving education with the third-level Molchanovs certification course?

Master recreational freediving training with the Lap/Wave 3 - Master Freediving course.

Lap/Wave 3 Course Setup

This course is the third course you will have on your recreational freediving journey. You will master freediving theory in the Theory 3 course, theory and pool freediving in the Lap 3 course, and theory, pool, and depth freediving in the Wave 3 course.

Keep in mind that you can upgrade from Theory → Lap → Wave within the same level at different times.

For example, if you just want to complete Theory for now, you can have an online theory session with a Molchanovs instructor, then upgrade to Lap when you are able to access a pool with a Molchanovs instructor. Or if you only have access to a pool, you can first take the Lap course (includes theory), then upgrade later to the Wave course when you are near open water with a Molchanovs instructor.

After successful course completion, you’ll be able to:

Theory

• Freediving physiology that includes lung measurements, breathing, and failure depth
• Perform attention deconcentration before dives
• Comfortably hold your breath for 3’30"

Lap (Theory +Pool)

• Dive a distance of 75m (246ft) in DYNB and 50m (164ft) in DNF comfortably
• Dive with a perfected pool freediving technique
• Perform dry packing, reverse packing, and mouthfill equalization
• Participate in the Molchanovs Lap Instructor Course AND/OR Lap 4 - Competitive Freediving course

Wave (Theory + Pool + Depth)

• Dive comfortably to 34 - 40m (112 - 131ft) of depth in CWTB and FIM
• Dive with a perfected depth freediving technique
• Perform Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) dives
• Buddy freedivers from 20m (66ft) of depth
• Act as an assistant instructor for Lap/Wave 1 - 2 courses
• Be eligible to participate in the Molchanovs Lap/Wave Instructor course AND/OR Lap/Wave 4 - Competitive Freediving course

Prerequisites

• Lap/Wave 2 certification for Lap 3
• Wave 2 certification for Wave 3

OR

• Completed corresponding crossover evaluation

AND

• CPR/First Aid certificate (less than 2 years old)

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Performance Requirements

*Minimum requirement for cold water: <15°C (59°F) at 1m (3ft) below the water’s surface