🌊 Ocean BX FAQ 🌊

Why Molchanovs?

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Q: Why do you teach Molchanovs?
A: Molchanovs is a leading freediving education platform with online manuals written by top athletes and instructor trainers worldwide. It’s run by freedivers for freedivers, updated regularly, and recognized globally. As an instructor, you benefit from an active international community and up-to-date teaching materials.

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Q: Do instructors need to be affiliated with a dive center to teach Molchanovs?
A: No. Molchanovs instructors can teach and certify independently (with an active yearly membership), without needing affiliation to a dive center.

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About Freediving

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Q: What is freediving?
A: Freediving is diving underwater on a single breath, without tanks. It combines technique, relaxation, and safety skills to explore the ocean calmly and responsibly.

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Q: Is freediving safe?
A: Yes, with proper training and supervision. At Ocean BX Freediving we follow strict safety protocols: briefings, buddy system, safety equipment, and emergency readiness in pool and open water.

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Q: Do I need to be athletic to start?
A: No. Calmness, good coaching, and correct technique matter more than fitness. We progress at your pace.

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Junior Freediving (Ages 12–15)

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Q: What is Junior Freediving?
A: Junior Freediving (ages 12–15) teaches water skills, breath control, and safety awareness using age-appropriate methods and close supervision by certified Junior Instructors. No prior experience required.

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Q: What ages can join Ocean BX courses?
A: Most adult programs are for ages 16+. Juniors are 12–15. Divers under 18 need parental consent.

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Courses at Ocean BX

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Q: What courses do you offer?
A: We offer the full pathway: Discovery, Wave 1, Wave 2, Wave 3, Instructor tracks, Coaching, Autonomous training, plus LAP 1–3 and LAP Instructor pathways.

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Q: What is Discovery Freediving?
A: Discovery is your first freediving experience: a short theory briefing (breathing, relaxation, equalization basics, safety) plus a supervised water session.

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Q: Is Discovery a certification?
A: No. Discovery is an introduction. Certifications start at Wave 1.

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Q: What is Wave 1?
A: Beginner certification covering foundations: breathing/relaxation, technique, equalization basics, buddy safety, and structured progression.

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Q: What is Wave 2?
A: Intermediate certification focused on stronger performance, better efficiency, more advanced equalization competency, deeper progression, and increased safety responsibility.

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Q: What is Wave 3?
A: Advanced certification focused on technical precision, depth adaptation, advanced equalization management (as appropriate), and advanced safety leadership.

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Q: What is coaching?
A: Coaching is personalized training to improve technique, equalization, efficiency, depth progression, and performance (including competition prep). Available 1-on-1 or small group.

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Autonomous Training

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Q: What does “Autonomous” mean?
A: Autonomous training is for qualified divers who can train with more independence while still following our safety rules, buddy system, and conditions-based decisions.

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Q: Can anyone book Autonomous sessions?
A: Autonomous access requires demonstrated control, consistent technique, safe buddy habits, and readiness for the conditions. A checkout session may be required.

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LAP Pathway (LAP 1 / 2 / 3)

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Q: What is LAP?
A: LAP is our structured milestone pathway that supports steady progression and readiness at each level.

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Q: What is LAP 1?
A: LAP 1 builds fundamentals, consistency, and safe habits.

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Q: What is LAP 2?
A: LAP 2 builds stronger control and progression: better efficiency, consistency under pressure, and increased training responsibility.

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Q: What is LAP 3?
A: LAP 3 targets high-performance readiness: precise execution, advanced control, and leadership-level buddy reliability.

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Instructor Tracks

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Q: What is Wave 2 Instructor?
A: A professional program to teach up to Wave 2, including course delivery, risk management, and instructor-level safety/rescue standards.

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Q: What is Wave 3 Instructor?
A: An advanced instructor program for delivering higher-level training with strong technical evaluation, depth adaptation management, and safety leadership.

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Q: What is LAP 2 Instructor?
A: A professional pathway to teach and evaluate through LAP 2 and lead structured training sessions safely.

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Q: What is LAP 3 Instructor?
A: A professional pathway to teach and evaluate through LAP 3 and lead higher-performance sessions with advanced safety leadership.

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Q: Can I go straight into an instructor program?
A: Instructor programs have prerequisites (certification level, experience, safety competence). We confirm eligibility before enrollment.

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Requirements & Preparation

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Q: What are the requirements to join?
A: You’ll need: good general health (no serious heart/lung/ear/sinus conditions), ability to swim 200m unassisted and float comfortably, and a calm safety-focused mindset. You’ll sign a medical questionnaire and liability waiver before training.

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Q: What if I can’t equalize?
A: Very common for beginners. We teach it step-by-step and progress at the right pace. Chronic issues may require medical clearance.

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What to Bring / Gear

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Q: Do I need my own gear?
A: No. We provide quality student gear (mask, snorkel, wetsuit when needed, weights, lanyard, fins). You’re welcome to bring your own.

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Q: What should I bring?
A: Swimwear, towel, dry clothes, water bottle, light snacks, and sun protection (pool/open water).

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Location

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Q: Where are courses held?
A: We are based in Dahican, train in quality pools and select open-water sites in Pujada Bay and Dahican. 

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Q: What if conditions are not safe?
A: We adjust the plan or reschedule. Conditions decide the classroom.

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Booking & Policies

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Q: What is your cancellation policy?
A: You can reschedule up to 7 days before your course with no fee. Cancellations within 7 days may have a partial charge. Full terms are listed in our Terms of Sale, and we always try to find the best solution.

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Certification

Q: Is the certification internationally recognized?
A: Yes. Molchanovs certifications are respected globally and valid with Molchanovs instructors and centers worldwide.​​​

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There are no hidden costs everything is clearly outlined when you register.