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WINTER 2022-2023 OFFERINGS:

Coach David McGowan
Emerald Freediving Pool Training
Coach Dave McGowan
Freediving Coaching
Dahab, Egypt
Coach Dave McGowan
4 x Irish National Record Holder David McGowan coaches advanced athletes preparing for depth competi
Freediving Stretching
Emerald Freediving
Coach Dave McGowan
David McGowan National Record - Constant Weight No Fins
Emerald Freediving Coaching

The best way to improve your diving and get the most out

of your freediving vacation is to work with a coach on both developing a personalized plan, and moving through that

plan together. We offer personalized coaching [includes both

dry and in-water sessions] to improve your breath-hold, equalization and diving technique.

Why not just "go-with-the-flow?" Training technique actually improves not just "performance" but actually enhances your experience under water. By becoming more efficient, you will

find your state of relaxation, meditation, and time enjoying the ocean will all benefit tremendously. As a by-product, so will your numbers!

Whatever your goals are, we'll help you move towards them

by honing a strong foundation in a safe and fun environment. Individuals come to us with all sorts of areas of focus including

but not limited to:

 - Equalization [beginner and depth/advanced]

 - Deepening relaxation

 - Competition training and coaching

 - Discipline specific focus [i.e. static, no fins, etc..]

 - Other - what are you hoping to work on?

Training sessions are arranged for either morning or afternoon.

Join us for your own training with personalized coaching.*

Sessions are available in both Lighthouse and Blue Hole

locations accessible from Dahab, South Sinai.**

Message here for more info. We are happy to answer any

questions you may have!

Coaching & Training Packages

Full-Time Coaching Package:
€245 per week. Includes:

- Personalized coaching plan
- 5 In-water sessions [pool or open water]
- 2 Dry sessions [i.e. EQ exercise, stretching, dry static, etc.]
- Additional sessions can be booked based on individual need

Part-Time Coaching Package:
€185 per week. Includes:

- Personalized coaching plan
- 3 In-water sessions [pool or open water]
- 1 Dry session [i.e. EQ exercise, stretching, dry static, etc.]
- Additional sessions can be booked based on individual need

* Freediving certification required, or relevant experience. Personal equipment not included -

but we are happy to help you with purchase/rental ideas

** Entry fees to Blue Hole  National Park or Pool are not included

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Intro Freediving
AIDA 2 Courses and Certification Available
AIDA 1 Course - Intro to Freediving
AIDA 2 - Beginner Freediver Course
Intro to Freediving Course
Freediving Fun
Blue Hole with Emerald Freediving
David McGowan - 4 x Irish National Record Holder
AIDA 2
Freediving Fun!

Curious about breath-hold? Wanting to improve your

snorkeling or water-confidence? Open to freediving but

not sure it's for you? Want to work towards certification?

 

Join us on our intro course - no experience necessary!

We'll get into the fundamentals of freediving including

relaxation, breath-hold, equalization,  safety and other

theory. Includes AIDA 1 certification with the opportunity

for AIDA 2 certification! 

Course runs all day for two days [morning to late afternoon

with lunch break - note, lunch not provided]. Additional

sessions can be booked based on individual needs to

complete certification.

 

Location: Lighthouse Bay, Dahab, South Sinai.*

A 1-day AIDA 2 Cross-Over Certification is available for

those with relevant experience. Please contact just to

discuss details and if you qualify.

More information available on request. Message here

with any questions you may have! We look forward to

hearing from you.

AIDA 2 Freediving Foundations Course

€ 275 - Full 2-Day Course, includ. rental gear
€ 95 - 1-Day AIDA 2 Crossover Certification, includ. rental gear

* No previous freediving experience required! Equipment included - but you are welcome to any or all of your own, if you have!

Beginner/Intemediate
AIDA 3
Freediving Around the World!
AIDA 3
Freediving Pool Training
Freediving Pool Training
Coach David McGoo
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Coaching with David McGowan

​AIDA 3 students will deepen their freediving skills and theoretical knowledge, and have the chance to learn and practice techniques such as freefall and streamlining, among others.

 

They will learn more how to create and follow their own training plans and tables, enhance their safety skills, and become more confident in their practice of depth and pool disciplines.

The AIDA 3 Advanced Course are aimed at; those who have completed an AIDA 2 Certification, any already certified freedivers who would like to cross over to AIDA [contact for Cross-Over AIDA Certification info].

Course runs for three full days [morning and afternoon each day, with lunch breaks - note, lunch not provided]. Additional sessions can be booked based on individual needs to complete certification.

Click button below for more info and/or message here for

inquiries. Looking forward to hearing from you!

AIDA 3 Advanced Freediver Course

€ 320 - Full 3-Day Course, including gear

* AIDA 2 Freediving Certification required, or equivalent certification. Personal equipment included -

but you are welcome to any or all of your own, if you have!

AIDA 4 is for any experienced freediver [with minimum AIDA 3 or equivalent] who wishes to hone their skills even more! This course not only prepares you and certifies you to be qualified as an AIDA Assistant Instructor, but it also introduced you to advanced techniques such as Mouthfill Equalization, Uddiyana Bandha, Freediver nutrition, and more.

Course runs for four full days [morning and afternoon each day, with lunch breaks - note, lunch not provided]. Additional sessions can be booked based on individual needs to complete certification.

Click button below for more info and/or message here for

inquiries. Looking forward to hearing from you!

AIDA 4 Expert Freediving Course

€ 440 - Full 4-Day Course, includ. gear

* AIDA 3 Freediving Certification required, or equivalent certification [inquire about our AIDA 3 Cross Over Certification if you need]. Personal equipment included - but you are welcome to any or all of your own, if you have!

** Applicable First Aid certification required for AIDA 4 completion.

AIDA 4
David McGowan Blue Hole, Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt. Freediving!
Charlie Gray - Emerald Freediving - Fun Freedives
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Fun Freediving along Eel Garden, Egypt
Red Sea Freediving, Dahab, Egypt
Lighthouse Dahab Elephant Fun Freedive
Lighthouse Fun Freedive Sessions with Emerald Freediving
Emerald Freediving - Basking Shark - Fun Freedives
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Join us in Dahab for your chance to swim alongside some of the most incredible and still vibrant coral reef in the world! Emerald Freediving will take you to Dahab's most magical underwater spots. 

 

Regular sightings of hundreds of fish and coral species, with common visits from turtles and rays! If you're lucky, we might spot a friendly whale shark or get the opportunity to play with a passing dolphin family!

 

Must be a strong sea swimmer and comfortable in open ocean waters. Freediving or sea snorkelling experience required.

 

Age 18+

Specific itinerary times, possibilities, and other further details upon booking.

Click button below for more info and/or message here for inquiries. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Fun Freedives

Fun Dives
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Let us know what you'd like specifically! From AIDA 4, cross-over certification courses, personalized coaching, mouthfill training,

and more, we can arrange with you to meet your freediving goals!

Private Bookings Available!

Based on the Red Sea in Dahab, South Sinai from November 2022:

Contact for more details

What are you interested in?

€ TBD
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About Us

Donegal-born Dave McGowan and Canadian Charlie Gray met a few years ago along the Red Sea in sunny Dahab. With 12 years of freediving experience between them, teach out of Egypt through the winter, and are looking forward to Summer 2022 with you diving the Emerald Isle!

 

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