Wave 3 is the final step in the recreational freediving journey before instructor-level training. Designed for experienced freedivers, this advanced course builds mastery in deep diving technique, physiological adaptation, and safety — while also laying the groundwork for teaching and leadership in the water.
✅ Prerequisites & Requirements
To enroll, you’ll need:
- Minimum age 18
- Molchanovs Wave 2 certification (or equivalent)
- Valid CPR/First Aid certificate (issued within the last 2 years)
- Able to perform a 3:30 min static apnea, 75m DYNB, and 50m DNF
To certify, you’ll need to complete:
- Constant Weight Bi-Fins (CWTB): 34–40m
- Free Immersion (FIM): 34–40m
- Constant No Fins (CNF): 25–30m
- Buddying & Rescue: 20m + surface tow
- Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) dives
- Theory exam (online or in-person) with a passing score
📋 Course Overview
Logistics at a glance:
- 6 minimum water sessions (2 confined water + 4 open water)
- Max depth up to 40m, based on student performance and safety
- Includes freediving equipment and Molchanovs W3 certification
🧘 What You’ll Learn
Confined Water
- Dry packing, reverse packing, and mouthfill equalization
- Advanced rescue techniques and pool exit strategies
- Mental training and attention deconcentration
Open Water
- Deep equalization and pressure adaptation
- Freefall refinement and FRC simulation
- Assistant instructor skills and session setup
- Rope handling, knots, and bottom weight management
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
🌐 Molchanovs Movement
Wave 3 unlocks lifetime access to Base Training 3 and Base Training+, along with eligibility to assist in Wave 1 and 2 courses. You’ll also open the pathway to the Molchanovs Instructor Course or Wave 4 – Competitive Freediving, supported by global community resources and dashboard tracking.