Lap 2/ Wave 2 - Advanced Freediving
Are you ready to continue your freediving education with the second-level Molchanovs certification course?
Go deeper and dive longer with the Lap/Wave 2 - Advanced Freediving course, the second-level certification course.
Lap/Wave 2 Course Setup
This course is the second course you will have on your recreational freediving journey. It teaches you further freediving theory in the Theory 2 course, theory and pool freediving in the Lap 2 course, and theory, pool, and depth freediving in the Wave 2 course.
Keep in mind that you can upgrade from Theory → Lap → Wave within the same level at different times.
For example, if you just want to complete Theory for now, you can have an online theory session with a Molchanovs instructor, then upgrade to Lap when you are able to access a pool with a Molchanovs instructor. Or if you only have access to a pool, you can first take the Lap course (includes theory), then upgrade later to the Wave course when you are near open water with a Molchanovs instructor.

After successful course completion, you’ll be able to:
Theory
- Describe early freediving history and have a deeper knowledge of freediving physics
- Perform reverse packing and an improved Frenzel technique
- Understand and perform mental training and mindfulness techniques
- Recognize and identify freediving-related injuries, how to prevent them, and how to treat them
- Comfortably hold your breath for 2’30”
Lap (Theory + Pool)
- Dive 50m (164ft) in DYNB and 35m (115ft) in DNF comfortably
- Dive with an improved dynamic diving technique
- Participate in the Lap 3 - Master Freediving course
Wave (Theory + Pool + Depth)
- Dive 24 - 30m (79 - 98ft) FIM and CWTB comfortably
- Dive 15m (49ft) in CNF confidently
- Dive with an improved depth diving technique
- Incorporate freefall in your dives
- Safety freedivers from 10 - 15m (33 - 50ft) of depth
- Perform advanced rescue techniques
- Participate in the Lap/Wave 3 - Master Freediving course
Prerequisites
- Lap/Wave 1 certification for Lap 2
- Wave 1 certification for Wave 2
OR
- Completed corresponding crossover evaluation
Performance Requirements
Lap and Wave Pool Requirements
- STA 2’30”
- DYNB 50m (164ft)
- DNF 35m (115ft)
Wave-Only Open Water Requirements
- CWTB & FIM 24 - 30m (79 - 98ft) or 29m* (95ft*)
- CNF 15m (49ft) or 20m* (66ft*)
- CWTB Buddying 10 - 15m (33 - 50ft)
- CWTB Rescue 10 - 15m
*Minimum requirement for cold water: <15°C (59°F) at 1m (3ft) below the water’s surface