Useful Information for Your Freediving Course in Mati

Freediving Equipment

You can use your own freediving equipment if you already have suitable gear. If you need equipment, Ocean BX can provide or help you with:

• Mask

• Snorkel

• Fins

• Weight belt

• Wetsuit or thermal protection when needed

 

We also recommend bringing:

• Swimwear

• Rash guard or UV shirt

• Towel

• Dry bag

• Sunglasses

• Sun hat or cap

• Reef-safe sunscreen

• Water bottle

 

If you are not sure about your equipment, contact us before your session. We can help you check your gear and advise you on better options if needed.

 

Liability Release & Medical Questionnaire

Before starting your freediving activity, you must complete the required forms.

For Molchanovs students, the Liability Release and Medical Questionnaire are completed through your Molchanovs dashboard.

For Coaching, Autonomous, or other Ocean BX sessions, we will send you the required forms before your training.

These forms help us understand your health, safety needs, and training goals.

 

Weather & Water Conditions

Mati has warm tropical weather, but conditions can change quickly. Water temperature is usually warm, around 27 to 31°C, but it can sometimes feel cooler depending on the season, wind, rain, and training time.

You can usually train in swimwear, a rash guard, or a light wetsuit depending on your comfort and temperature sensitivity.

If you are sensitive to seasickness, you may consider bringing motion sickness medication after checking with a doctor or pharmacist.

 

Schedule Changes

Freediving depends on safety, sea conditions, weather, and visibility.

If conditions are not suitable, Ocean BX may adjust the schedule, move the session, or propose another training time.

If a session must be cancelled by Ocean BX, we will offer either:

• A new schedule

• A refund according to the booking conditions

 

Safety always comes first.

 

Travel Preparation

Please prepare your trip carefully before coming to Mati.

We recommend checking:

• Your travel dates

• Accommodation

• Transportation to Mati

• Course schedule

• Required forms

• Medical clearance if needed

• Personal insurance

Ocean BX can also guide you with local information about accommodations, activities, and travel around Mati.

 

Safety & Insurance

Ocean BX follows professional freediving safety standards during training. However, we recommend that all students and visitors have personal travel insurance, medical coverage, and, when appropriate, repatriation assistance.

Freediving is a safe and beautiful activity when it is practiced with proper training, supervision, and respect for conditions.

 

Need Help Before Your Course?

Contact Ocean BX if you have questions about equipment, forms, schedule, accommodation, transportation, or your freediving level.

 

We will help you prepare before your training in Mati, Philippines.