2024

LA FFESSM (FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE D’ÉTUDES ET DE SPORTS SOUS-MARINS)

Sports federation

It is the best known. His training issues degrees from level 1 to 5, which are the reference to French diving. Education is mainly based on the associations (clubs) which provide training, training throughout the year and preparation for diplomas.

Diplomas are, in general, spent outside these structures, during specific outings (pools are rarely quite deep). The training provided by these clubs is quite long, but it is often of very high quality. There is certainly a club near you, contact the FFESSM. However, the atmosphere is to test before investing time in a diploma in this way: there are still big macho arms that confuse diving and leisure activity! Obtaining a diploma from the FFESSM may also pass through a commercial structure approved by the Federation. It's faster, just as effective, but we find ourselves without a club to dive regularly after training.

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