SSI Performance Freediver · Bay of Islands SSI Freedive Level 3 The technical level. Past 40m, into mouthfill and FRC dives. $1,500 full course — your $150 deposit today locks your spot and includes your SSI online learning. Small cohorts, longer dives between sets, deliberate progression. Pick your date & book Message us on WhatsApp ⚕ Before you book, complete your self-check medical form. Flagged on page one? You get a second chance on page two. Still flagged? Print page three and take it to a doctor to sign you off. Level 3 is the SSI Performance Freediver certification. For divers with their own consistent training practice and the ambition to dive to 40m and beyond. This is technical work — small cohorts, longer dives between sets, deliberate progression. Who this is for —SSI Advanced Freediver (Level 2) or equivalent —You train independently between courses —You want to dive past residual volume safely What we cover —Full mouthfill technique —FRC (functional residual capacity) dive introduction —Variable weight introduction —Advanced depth protocols and safety —Equipment configuration for depth —Self-rescue and team rescue at depth —Depth progression to 40m What's included —Four days of instruction —SSI Performance Freediver materials & certification —Equipment hire —Boat fees for offshore depth sites —Two recovery sauna sessions Prerequisites SSI Advanced Freediver or equivalent. Verified depth log to 25m+. Current medical clearance for freediving over 30m. See medical form details → How it goes From booking to 40m. 1Pick your date — a little flexibility in your range lets us choose the optimal weather window. 2Pay your deposit and book your online meeting with your instructor. 3Get the SSI app and register online — affiliate with Freedive Aotearoa so your materials load to your app. Note: the deposit is non-refundable. It includes your online materials, certification and all pre-course requirements. What's next after Level 3 SSI Freediving Instructor The professional pathway. View → Niue Ocean Escape Apply your Level 3 depth skills in 50m+ visibility. View → Who teaches it Sacha Williamson SSI Instructor Trainer — one of two in New Zealand and the first female. 25+ years of professional ocean across 45 countries. The depth experience this level requires. Safety, certification & accreditation An SSI Instructor Training Centre, operating under a WorkSafe-aligned Safety Management System. SSI Instructor Training Centre AdventureMark Certified Qualmark Accredited WorkSafe-aligned Safety Management System Read our safety standards → About SSI → Go technical. Go past 40m. Flexible on dates? Even better — we'll choose the optimal weather window with you. [email protected] Message us on WhatsApp #l3-page, #l3-page * { box-sizing:border-box; } #l3-page { --accent:#6cbccf; --sand:#e8d9b0; background:#072430; color:#eef4f5; font-family:'Archivo',system-ui,sans-serif; line-height:1.4; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; } #l3-page h1, #l3-page h2, #l3-page h3, #l3-page p { margin:0; } #l3-page a { color:inherit; } #l3-page .l3-ey { font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent); } #l3-page .l3-btn:hover { background:#8fd2e2; } #l3-page .l3-ghost:hover { border-color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); } #l3-page .l3-link:hover { color:#8fd2e2; } #l3-page .l3-card:hover { border-color:rgba(108,188,207,.5); background:rgba(108,188,207,.06); }