🌊 Molchanovs Wave 3 (W3) Freediving Course
Dahab Apnea – Master Freediving with Precision, Depth, and Safety
Wave 3 is the final step in the recreational freediving journey before instructor-level training. This advanced course is designed for experienced freedivers who want to master deep diving techniques, physiological adaptation, and safety protocols. It also prepares you to assist in teaching and lead with confidence.
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✅ Prerequisites
– Minimum age: 18 years
– Certified Molchanovs Wave 2 (or equivalent)
– Valid CPR/First Aid certificate (issued within the last 2 years)
– Able to perform:
– Static apnea of at least 3:30 minutes
– Dynamic Bi-Fins (DYNB): 75 meters
– Dynamic No Fins (DNF): 50 meters
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📋 Course Requirements
– Constant Weight Bi-Fins (CWTB): 34–40 meters
– Free Immersion (FIM): 34–40 meters
– Constant No Fins (CNF): 25–30 meters
– Buddying & Rescue: 20 meters + surface tow
– Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) dives
– Minimum Water Sessions: 6
– Theory Exam: Online or in-person, passing score required
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🧘♂️ What You’ll Learn
Confined Water Sessions
– Dry packing, reverse packing, and mouthfill equalization
– Advanced rescue techniques and pool exit strategies
– Mental training and attention deconcentration
Open Water Sessions
– Deep equalization and pressure adaptation
– Freefall refinement and FRC simulation
– Assistant instructor skills and session setup
– Rope handling, knots, and bottom weight management
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📚 Freediving Theory Topics
– Lung physiology and failure depth
– Advanced equalization techniques
– Injury prevention and depth adaptation
– Psychological preparation and stress management
– Teaching fundamentals and assistant instructor roles
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🌐 Molchanovs Movement Benefits
– Lifetime access to Base Training 3 and Base Training +
– Eligibility to assist Wave 1–2 courses
– Pathway to Molchanovs Instructor Course or Wave 4 – Competitive Freediving
– Global community support and dashboard tracking
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🧭 Course Logistics
– Certification: Molchanovs Wave 3
– Confined Water: 2 sessions
– Open Water: 4 sessions over 2+ days
– Max Depth: Up to 40m (based on student performance and safety)
– Included: Freediving equipment + Molchanovs W3 certification
– Price: €480
Every extra session : €35
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Wave 3 is where freediving becomes leadership. With Dahab’s ideal training conditions and your expert mentorship, students will leave not only as advanced freedivers—but as future instructors, mentors, and ambassadors of the sport.
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