Giant's Breath: Basic Freediver Course

For centuries, the legends of Ireland have told of selkies, sea warriors and mystical beings who moved effortlessly through the water. Giant's Breath invites you to follow in their wake and experience the freedom, silence and thrill of freediving.

This entry-level course is your first step into breath-hold diving. Guided by an SSI Professional, you learn the essential skills to dive safely with a buddy in a pool or confined water, down to five metres. When you finish, you earn your SSI Basic Freediver certification.

How it works

1. Digital learning
   Work through the SSI digital materials at your own pace before the day.
2. Breathing & theory
   Start with breathing, relaxation and the safety principles of freediving with a buddy.
3. In-water practice
   Put it into practice in confined water: finning, duck dives, static breath-holds and dives down to five metres.
4. Certification
   Finish the course and earn your SSI Basic Freediver certification.

What's included

• SSI digital learning materials
• Total Freediving System (full equipment rental)
• SSI digital recognition card and certification

Oceanauts are based at Greencastle on the County Down shore of Carlingford Lough, right opposite Carlingford. From the Cooley side, the Carlingford Lough Ferry crosses from Greenore to Greencastle in about 15 minutes. Driving round by Newry takes about an hour.