Waterman Survival

Any experienced waterman will easily recall at least one moment in their lives when the power of Mother Nature's ultimate force has pushed them to their limits. Gasping for breath, they reached the surface feeling there was nothing else to give or was there? During this groundbreaking course, your certified F.I.I. Waterman Survival instructor will dispel common misconceptions and get to the bottom of the true urge to breathe. Participants will learn how to retrain their urge to breathe, increasing their CO2 tolerance and breath-hold abilities while also mastering key specialized safety protocols to ensure effective victim management for breath-hold-related incidents in extreme conditions.

• Drowning vs. Blackout - minimizing the occurrence
• Breath-hold Safety and Problem Management
• Survival Responses - Training & Conditioning
• Confined Water Drills & Skills Development

Course Duration:
1-day course. Minimum 3 hours academics and 2 hours confined water training.

Prerequisites:
The WMC is designed for all ocean sports enthusiasts with a medium to high level of in-water comfort and at least average swimming skills.

Age Requirement:
Minimum 12 years or older

Equipment:
Mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit (recommended) weight belt (recommended), weights (recommended).

Learning Materials:
FII Waterman Survival Manual and Workbook