Enjoy a long rustic weekend of diving on Catalina Island! This is a PFI Intermediate certification class, conducted from the Two Harbors campground, which is a ten minute walk from the Two Harbors village and ferry dock. You must secure your own lodging and transportation to island--Catalina Express Ferry, Two Harbors/San Pedro route (https://catalinaexpress.com/schedule-fares/) and campsite (https://app.fireflyreservations.com/reserve/proper...) , or come on your own boat and meet us at the beach of Little Fisherman's Cove at the base of the campground. December dive conditions and water temperatures are expected to be unusually good this year due to the El Nino event, and unlike summer months, campsites are easy to book. The two Harbors Campsite has fresh water showers and--if you don't fancy bringing all your own camping gear--comfortable tent cabins which sleep six and include cots and gas stoves. In the nearby village there is a general store and a few small restaurants.
LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION TO THE ISLAND IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS CLASS. IF DIVING OUTSIDE SCHEDULED CLASS TIMES YOU AGREE TO HAVE A BUDDY IN THE WATER WITH YOU.
Classes will be taught by instructor Lance Lee Davis. Students will dive up to 40M (66') and do statics breathholds of up to 4 minutes. Total class cost is $750. Classroom portions of the class will be compressed so attendees must complete their E-learning ahead of time (this takes most people about 6-8 hours). This trip includes four days of diving with an instructor, from Friday to Monday. To register and secure your spot, pay $375.00 nonrefundable deposit today. Balance is due at the start of class. After registering, you will receive an email with additional information about the class, an e-learning code, as well as a link to pay your balance. After registering, any of change of date is subject to availability and a $100 fee.
YOU MUST BRING ALL YOUR OWN FREEDIVING EQUIPMENT WITH YOU--THERE WILL BE NOWHERE TO REALISTICALLY RENT OR PUCHASE FREEDIVE SPECIFIC GEAR IN TWO HARBORS. Spear America Redondo, the shop which hosts many of our classes will be happy to assist you and kit you out if you visit them ahead of time. A warm, freedive specific wetsuit is recommended for this time of year.
What to do to prepare for the class? Before the class, checkout the 'EQ 101' article on my blog (https://www.socalspearit.com/single-post/2018/05/07/Equalizing-Your-Ears-101). Most students find it very beneficial to do a little bit of ear homework before the class. Equalizing ability (not breathhold!) is the most common limiting factor for students when it comes to ocean work.
Friday, December 11
1:00pm - 2:00pm | CLASSROOM - FREEDIVE SAFETY AND TECHNIQUE (Two Harbors Campground)
2:00pm - 3:45pm | POOL (from Fisherman's Cove Beach, at the base of the campground)
Saturday, September 20
10:30am - 1:00pm | OPEN WATER SESSION 1
Sunday, September 21
10:30am - 1:00pm | OPEN WATER SESSION 2
Monday, September 21
7:30am - 10:00am | OPEN WATER SESSION 3
ADDRESSES:
Two Harbors Campground, Catalina Island.