Melbourne Freedive Courses

Eckart Benkenstein

Salt Sessions Freediving runs monthly freedive courses here in Melbourne every month of the year! Our focus is to equip and train you with the skills to improve your freediving.  Salt Sessions Freediving is the largest freedive training centre here in Melbourne. Ever wanted to improve your freediving and unsure where to start? Our freedive courses taught here in Melbourne focus on giving you the skills to become a better and safer freediver through education,  training techniques and practical experience.   Our theory sessions are generally run on Friday evenings via an online link, no long commutes in your car. The...

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Summer has arrived in Melbourne - it's time to freedive!

Eckart Benkenstein

Fun dives - only $119 Come join Salt Sessions Freediving for fun dives here in Port Phillip Bay exploring the bay for a 2,5hr fun dive. If you want to get some scallops please note you will need to have a valid Victorian fishing license.   Come meet new dive buddies and get into the water!! Dates: 22 Dec 2024 19 Jan 2025 9 Feb 2025 16 March 2025 Freedive Courses: Ever wanted to improve your freediving? Come join us on one of our freedive courses this summer here in Melbourne: 27& 29 Dec 10 & 12 Jan 24 & 26...

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Social/ Fun Freedives in Port Philip Bay

Eckart Benkenstein

Have you done your freedive course and not sure what to do? This is a great opportunity for certified freedivers to join one of our monthly social freedives in Port Philip Bay. We at Salt Sessions Freediving want everyone to be freediving as much as possible and that it why we started hosting our social dives.  What to Expect: A Welcoming Community. Salt Sessions Freediving is all about building a community of like minded individuals with a passion for the ocean and freediving. Come and grow your freedive community and meet fellow freedivers to go diving with.  Freediving in Melbourne...

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Spearfishing Retreat in the Whitsundays

Eckart Benkenstein
The spearfishing retreat in the outer reefs off the Whitsunday Islands, hosted by Salt Sessions Freediving and Noobspearo, was a remarkable experience. It combined the thrill of the hunt, the beauty of the underwater world, the camaraderie of fellow adventurers, and the joy of making lasting memories.
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Interested in starting spearfishing but unsure where to start?

Eckart Benkenstein

Do you want to get into spearfishing and you are unsure where to start? Have you been spearfishing for a few years and you are not sure how to improve? Then the Beginner Spearfishing Course is the perfect place to begin. The course has been written and is hosted by Eckart who started out spearfishing over 20 years ago in South Africa and has since then dived all over the world. He has a passion for spearfishing and freediving, which is what he brings to you during the course. The courses are small with up to 3 students per course...

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What thickness wetsuit do you need for freediving?

Eckart Benkenstein

Freediving is a type of diving that involves diving underwater without the use of scuba gear, relying solely on one's breath-holding ability. Freediving is a popular activity for people who love the ocean and want to explore its depths. To stay warm and comfortable during a dive, it's important to have the right wetsuit. One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a wetsuit is the thickness. In this blog, we'll discuss what thickness freediving wetsuit is best for you. When choosing a wetsuit for freediving, you want to make sure it has the right thickness. Wetsuits are...

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