Level 3 / Master
Molchanovs Wave 3
6 to 7 days · Min depth 34 m
Take your freediving to a semi-professional level. Learn advanced equalization (mouthfill), FRC diving, stretching, and mental training. Includes 3 theory sessions, 2 pool sessions, 5 open water sessions, full equipment, certification. Can be done during a Master or Half Master course.
Wave 3 is the semi-professional tier of the Molchanovs system, the level that separates competent freedivers from genuinely advanced ones. You learn the mouthfill equalization that makes real depth possible, FRC (functional residual capacity) diving, dedicated stretching, and the mental training that keeps you calm past 34 metres. The course runs over six to seven days with 3 theory sessions, 2 pool sessions, and 5 open water sessions, full equipment and certification included. It can be taken on its own or folded into a Master or Half Master course.
What is included
- 3 theory, 2 pool and 5 open water sessions
- Mouthfill equalization, FRC diving and stretching
- Mental training for depth, min 34 m
- Full equipment and Molchanovs Wave 3 certification
Packages and add-ons: Can be done during a Master or Half Master course
Frequently asked questions
What do I need before Wave 3?
Wave 3 is the semi-professional Molchanovs level, so you should already be an advanced freediver, typically Wave 2 certified or equivalent. The course assumes you are comfortable at depth and ready to work on real advanced technique.
What is the depth requirement?
Wave 3 has a minimum depth requirement of 34 metres for certification. The training is built around taking you there with control and awareness.
What is mouthfill and FRC, and why do they matter here?
Mouthfill is the advanced equalization technique that makes deep dives possible past the point where normal equalization runs out, and FRC (functional residual capacity) diving trains you to dive on less air. Both are core to Wave 3 and to diving safely at semi-professional depth.
Can I do Wave 3 as part of a Master course?
Yes. Wave 3 can be taken on its own over six to seven days, or folded into a Master or Half Master course, which gives you more water time to reach the Molchanovs requirements.
Taught through two recognised systems
- Molchanovs: the wave progression
- Apnea Total: clear, focused levels
This runs from our sailboat
Most of our sessions cast off from SV Freedom Fargo, our 40-foot twin-mast yacht and floating home base on the Gulf of Thailand.
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