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5.046 Google reviewsSwake Freedivers Siquijor
Master technical freediving through Molchanovs certifications in the calm, controlled waters of Siquijor.
What sets this centre apart
- Molchanovs Wave 1 and Wave 2 certifications
- Local knowledge of Amihan and Habagat seasons
- Technical line training sessions available
- Instruction provided in English
- Sessions planned around real-time sea conditions
- Focus on technical precision and safety
- Beginner friendly sites in Sawang and Dumanhog
Swake Freedivers Siquijor about the centre
Located on the island of Siquijor in the Philippines, Swake Freedivers Siquijor operates as a local specialist centre dedicated to the art of breath-hold diving. The centre focuses on providing a calm, controlled environment where technique and safety take precedence over everything else.
Because they are locals, the instructors have an intimate understanding of the island's maritime patterns. They coordinate every session based on the current state of the sea, ensuring that the water conditions are ideal for the specific training being conducted.
The club and its team
The team at Swake Freedivers Siquijor provides a personalised approach, whether you are completing an introductory session or advanced technical training. The instructors focus heavily on technical precision and the safety of the buddy pair during every excursion.
Instruction is conducted in English, making it accessible for international divers looking for high-level certifications. The centre is built on a foundation of community and mindfulness, ensuring that the practice of freediving remains respectful of the local environment.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- autres
- Languages spoken
- English
- Website available in
- English
- Management
- English
- Access and transfers
- Le point de rendez-vous est à Sawang, Brgy. Tubod, San Juan pendant la saison Amihan, et à Dumanhog, Siquijor pendant la saison Habagat. Le transport vers les sites de plongée est coordonné à l'avance lorsqu'il est inclus.
- Address
- Tubod, San Juan, 6227 Siquijor, Philippines
- Official website
- swakefreedivers.com ↗
Courses on offer
The centre offers a comprehensive range of freediving training, starting with the Introduction to Freediving for those new to the discipline. For divers looking to progress into professional or highly technical levels, they provide Molchanovs Wave 1 and Wave 2 certifications.
For those looking to refine their discipline, they also offer line training sessions to assist with technical progression and depth work.
Dive sites with Swake Freedivers Siquijor
Sawang is a primary location during the Amihan season, offering accessible and manageable conditions that are ideal for beginner sessions. Dumanhog serves as the preferred rendezvous during the Habagat season, providing similar manageable conditions for those starting their training.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
SawangDumanhog
Marine life around Siquijor
Diving conditions
The choice of dive site is determined daily based on the prevailing currents and sea conditions. During the Amihan season, sessions are typically coordinated from Sawang, while the Habagat season requires meeting at Dumanhog to account for changing patterns.
Safety is maintained by selecting sites that offer the most stable environment for the specific training level being undertaken.
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