Freedive Northwest

What You’ll Learn in a US Masters Adult Learn-to-Swim (ALTS) Class
Our ALTS program is designed to help adults feel confident and safe in the water. In each session, you’ll learn:

  • Water Comfort & Safety – How to relax, float, and breathe without fear.
  • Basic Skills – Submersion, gliding, and kicking techniques.
  • Stroke Fundamentals – Intro to freestyle and backstroke for efficient movement.
  • Breathing & Rhythm – Coordinating breath with strokes for endurance.
  • Confidence Building – Skills to enjoy swimming for fitness or recreation.

How Many Sessions Will You Need?
Most adults benefit from 4–6 one-hour sessions to build a solid foundation. Progress depends on comfort level and goals—some may need fewer, others may need more sessions.

“To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water… Instead you relax, and float.”
— Alan Watts