FINNING WORKSHOP

This workshop gives divers the chance to practice advanced finning techniques—frog kick, helicopter kick, and back kick—with guidance from experienced volunteers.

The frog kick, along with the back and helicopter kicks, is the natural next step for divers who are already comfortable in the water. These techniques offer major advantages over the flutter kick:

• Energy-efficient: Cover more distance with less effort, conserving air and extending dive time.

• Environmentally friendly: Minimize disturbance to silt and fragile marine life, helping preserve visibility and the underwater ecosystem.

• Better control: Maintain a horizontal trim, allowing for precise maneuvering in confined spaces such as caves, wrecks, and during photography or research.

By mastering these kicks, you’ll build efficiency, control, and confidence in your diving.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This workshop is best suited for divers who already have a solid foundation in: Buoyancy control, Trim and Body positioning.

These fundamentals are essential before progressing to advanced kicks. That said, there’s always room for improvement! Many divers will find this workshop highlights areas to refine—helping them work toward the ultimate feeling of being completely in control underwater.

HOW TO REGISTER

This workshop is run by volunteer club members. The $40 registration fee covers pool hire and gear loan and allows us to run more training events in future.

To secure your spot:

1. Register online via the Unidive Website (button above).

2. Pay at least two days before the workshop so we can provide your online learning component in time for the pool session.

Payment options:

• Online through the website

• EFTPOS at the club on Thursday night (not on the night of the workshop)

If the event is full, email training@unidive.org. We’ll do our best to expand capacity or schedule another workshop.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

• 5:30pm - Briefing 
• 6:00pm - organise loan equipment and bring to pool area. Set up gear at the grassy area with picnic tables next to the pool. Get into wetsuits. Please note that it is your responsibility to keep up with the group who may need to begin the kicking practice without you if you are running behind schedule.
• 6:30pm - Dry land kicking practice
• 7:00pm - jump in the pool for the in-water skills. These skills will include learning a mask, recovering a regulator and basic buoyancy/ trim feedback.
• 8:00pm - get out of the water and clean gear as a group. Debrief.