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An intensive two-day rescue and salvage course focused on apnea and spearfishing safety around Key Biscayne and Homestead. Learn practical, scenario-based rescue techniques taught from shore to boat over seagrass flats and reef patches.
An intensive two-day rescue and salvage course focused on apnea and spearfishing safety around Key Biscayne and Homestead. Learn practical, scenario-based rescue techniques taught from shore to boat over seagrass flats and reef patches.
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Curso de Rescate y Salvamento FGC Nivel 3 VIP is an intensive two‑day course that teaches rescue, salvage, and first‑aid skills tailored to apnea and spearfishing. The training meets at Crandon Park Marina - 4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 and operates around the South Florida nearshore environment, with classroom and on-water sessions near Homestead and the reef patches off Key Biscayne. If you dive, hunt, or guide in Florida’s Biscayne corridors, this course combines scenario-based drills, victim recovery techniques, and medical stabilization skills built for breath-hold divers.
The program’s focus is hands-on competence: approach and towing under fatigue, airway management, CPR adapted for diving incidents, entanglement and buoyant lift techniques, and team communication in noisy boat and surf conditions. Instructors run progressive exercises that begin on shore, move to shallow flats among seagrass beds, and culminate with boat-rescue simulations over coral and rubble patches. That progression trains students to read the environment—seagrass meadows, limestone reef frameworks, and the mangrove fringe—so rescues are efficient and minimize reef impact.
This course stands out because it is specific to the risks apnea and spearfishing present: long breath holds, rapid ascents, and cold-shock or exhaustion events that traditional lifeguard courses don’t address. Students practice with realistic equipment, surface marker buoys, and rescue boards, and learn incident documentation that supports rapid emergency response in Miami-Dade County waters. The course also benefits local operators: guides, charter captains, and experienced freedivers sharpen team protocols and scene management under pressure.
Practicalities are straightforward. The advertised meeting point is Crandon Park Marina - 4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149, while administrative correspondence may list the office at 1220 Palm Dr, Homestead, FL 33035, USA. Minimum age is 18 and participants should hold prior FGC Nivel 1 certifications and basic swimming proficiency. Expect two full days of drills, classroom theory, and on-water evaluations. Bring your personal freediving kit, a wetsuit for seasonal water temps, and any medication or documentation for fitness clearance. For context, the nearby Cape Florida Lighthouse (built 1825) and Biscayne Bay’s reef and seagrass habitats make this stretch of coast both historically resonant and ecologically sensitive—skills taught in the course emphasize minimizing environmental impact while managing human emergencies. Whether you’re a competitive freediver, a spearo, or a charter operator, this course is a pragmatic investment in safety that directly applies to the local marine landscape. Expect certification assessments on day two, written and practical components, and a recommendation letter upon successful completion; bring proof of prior FGC Nivel 1 and any emergency medication, and allow time after drills for debriefs and video review—these reviews are where skills sharpen and teams improve their decision-making in real-world rescue scenarios and build lasting confidence at sea, always.
Minimum age 18 and prior FGC Nivel 1 certification plus basic swimming proficiency are required.
Training meets at Crandon Park Marina - 4000 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149; administrative correspondence may reference 1220 Palm Dr, Homestead, FL 33035, USA.
Successful students receive a Nivel 3 endorsement and a recommendation letter following practical and written assessments.
If you have cardiac, pulmonary, or seizure history, get clearance from a physician before attending.
Instruction is provided in Spanish; confirm language accommodations with the operator in advance.
Instructors typically offer remedial practice during the course or schedule a reassessment depending on availability.
Freedive Gravedad Cero is a Florida City, Florida freediving and spearfishing training provider specializing in progressive FGC courses and ocean experiences. The school offers a structured curriculum from beginner to instructor levels, including Curso Básico FGC Nivel 1 Enfocado en Caza submarina, Curso Avanzado FGC nivel 2 (including a VIP option), Curso de Rescate y Salvamento FGC Nivel 3, and Curso de Entrenador y Preparador físico FGC Nivel 4. Programs include technical training in breath control, underwater movement, safety protocols, rescue techniques, competitive apnea preparation, and spearfishing methods taught with legal and responsible practices. Practical sea sessions and Salidas al mar – Entrenamiento de apnea FGC allow students to train on a boat and practice open-water skills under supervision. Complementary workshops cover Pranayama yoga breathing and mermaid skills; Curso Sirenas FGC Nivel 1 is taught with Sandra Orejuela for mermaid performance training. A dedicated Curso Introducción al Freediving Para Niños introduces children ages 5-10 to safe, supervised freediving fundamentals. Instruction emphasizes safety, stepwise progression, and physical preparation across pool, gym, and open-water environments. Rescue and first aid content is integrated for student confidence during apnea and spearfishing activities. Courses are presented in Spanish-language formats consistent with course titles and local context. Freedive Gravedad Cero positions itself as a focused training provider for recreational freedivers, spearfishers, competitive apnea athletes, aspiring instructors, and families seeking regulated children's introduction to freediving near Florida City. Course scheduling and availability vary seasonally; interested participants should contact Freedive Gravedad Cero for current dates and pricing information.
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