Sea to Sky Freediving

tl;dr Luca is a fantastic instructor. Freediving is life-changing & addictive. Book a class now. -- Freediving became my new obsession after taking the Molchanovs Wave 1 with Luca. This is coming from someone who, just 2 years ago, was freaking out in chest-high waves. I've cried in soo many oceans hahaha. Luca is an awesome instructor. His methodical approach, rationale, and supportive energy was the perfect mix. He has such a clear passion for freediving, it really inspired me (especially because he used to be a Geological Engineer but changed his life's path for a passion - don't you wish you loved doing something that much?). This 2-day course was a deep dive (ha!) into an amazing sport. We did multiple diving sessions on both days coupled with "classroom lessons" just a few meters from the water. It was so fun learning about the physiology of diving while drinking tea in a wetsuit. I was floored at how quickly we learned to master our minds and our physiological responses. Especially since my heart started beating out of my chest the moment we got into the water hahaha. You'll feel yourself getting better and better at switching into a calm state quickly. It was so crazy feeling my heart rate drop to what felt like half just before a dive. I was not the longest static breath hold but, on day 1, I was able to hold my breath for 2 mins and 30 seconds. Others in our class made it to 3 mins! I don't know about you, but I wasn't able to hold my breath much longer than a minute before that day. On day 2, we dove at Whytecliff. It's so stunning there. I was able to dive down to nearly 14m! From hyperventilating by the sea to dreaming about exploring the ocean floor. I really can't tell you how happy I am about taking this course. Last time I went, I dove with a baby seal for an hour... it's exactly as awesome as it sounds. And, I even made some new friends from my class! It's so fun going with the same group. I'm really looking forward to practicing more and leveling up my certifications (at Sea to Sky Freediving, of course!). I already have my next session penciled in for this weekend.

I took the AIDA1 course here with Luca (ran in Calgary), Aug 2020. I appreciated his skill and knowledge- coming from a background in science -he's the Alton Brown of Freediving. He discusses a lot of the "why" - which is very much appreciated. I increased my personal best static breath hold by 45 seconds during this brief half day course- it's amazing what a bit of skilled hands on teaching can accomplish. Thanks Luca!

Although many may refer to freediving as an extreme sport; when it is performed properly it is very relaxing and has numerous benefits both inside and outside of the water. I first learned about freediving after trying scuba diving while on a vacation and looking for a way to dive with more freedom and simpler gear. The only limit in freediving is your own physiology. My course with Luca at Sea to Sky freediving taught me everything I was hoping to learn and more about diving safely and enjoyably. If you are considering freediving I highly suggest taking a course with Sea to Sky freediving.

I had done some recreational free diving in the past and decided I would do an AIDA1 to learn some theory. Luca Malaguti is just an amazing and passionate instructor who breath and live free diving. Very knowledgeable and deeply interested in the science behind free diving reflexes and training, Luca is THE instructor you want to learn with. Very conscious of safety requirements, you are in good hands with Sea to Sky Freediving.