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Written guide·Freediving·Intermediate

A Two-Minute Readiness Check Before Freediving

A repeatable pause for health, environment, equipment, buddy roles and the session limit.

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By Aqua Spirit Coaching TeamUpdated Aug 11, 2026Reviewed by Aqua Spirit Coaching & Safety Team

Expert reviewed · Aug 8, 2026

In brief

What you will learn

  • Readiness changes from day to day.
  • Both partners must understand the plan.
  • Stopping early is a valid training decision.

Check the person and the place

Illness, fatigue, medication changes, stress, poor visibility or an unfamiliar setup can change the risk of an otherwise routine session.

State the plan out loud

Confirm who performs, who supervises, the task and the stopping condition.

  • Check communication and visibility.
  • Inspect equipment before entering.
  • Reduce scope whenever readiness is uncertain.

Sources

  1. Freediving Risk Assessments — Divers Alert Network
  2. Freediving Safety — Divers Alert Network

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