Kineo Blue Academy · Maldives only
A coached ocean academy in the Maldives. Build real open water confidence, learn to surf the atolls' reef breaks, earn an internationally recognised freediving certification, and — in a later stage — learn to race two-person dinghies with RYA-qualified coaches.
Small groups · Professional coaches · Safety cover on every session
Four disciplines
Every programme is led by qualified professionals, follows an international standard and runs in small groups, so you get real coaching, not a tour.
Available now
Coached swim camps from first open water swims up to Olympic distances, with race-prep weeks around the Maldives' biggest open water events.
Format: 5–7 day camps
Standard: World Aquatics race rules
Entry level: swim 1.5 km non-stop
Safety: kayak escorts and a safety boat
Available now
Certified courses in the warm, clear water of the atolls, from your first breath-hold to deep dives along the reef walls.
Format: 6–8 day camps with certification
Standard: AIDA or Molchanovs
Entry level: comfortable swimmer + medical form
Safety: 1:1 buddy system, safety freediver on every line
New
Coached surf camps on the atolls' reef breaks, from your first green waves to reading the line-up at the outer reefs.
Format: 5–7 day camps, two coached sessions a day
Standard: ISA-qualified surf coaches
Entry level: confident swimmer, no surf experience needed
Safety: boat support at every break, small coach-to-surfer ratios
Coming later
Learn-to-race clinics in Olympic-style two-person dinghies, building towards a KINEO two-handed regatta series.
Format: clinics and race weeks
Standard: RYA training pathway
Entry level: complete beginners to club racers
Safety: rescue boats and wind limits
Where we train
Every swim course, freedive line, surf break and Academy base, with seasons, conditions and the atolls around them. Open any place for the details.
Your pathway
Each discipline follows a clear progression, so you can come back year after year and keep building.
Step 1
Build comfort and technique in calm lagoon water with your coach alongside.
Step 2
Earn your first certification: AIDA 2 or Molchanovs Wave 1 for freediving, or a coached open water swim milestone.
Step 3
Go further: AIDA 3 / Wave 2 depth training, or longer swims along the outer reef.
Step 4
Advanced freediving (AIDA 4 / Wave 3) or race-prep weeks before Oceanman Maldives and the Malé Open.
Safety first, always
The ocean is the classroom, so safety is built into every part of the Academy.
When to go
December – April (typical)
Usually the calmest, clearest water of the year, ideal for swim camps and freediving.
April
Race-prep weeks before the international open water race in Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll.
August
Train with us, then race the Maldives' largest local open water event in Malé.
March – October (typical)
The southwest swell brings the most consistent waves to the atolls' reef breaks, the best time for surf camps.
Questions
For swim camps, you should be able to swim 1.5 km without stopping. For freediving, you need to be comfortable in the water; we teach the rest.
Yes. Courses follow AIDA or Molchanovs standards, and your certification is recognised by freediving centres worldwide.
Absolutely. Many guests travel solo, and small groups make it easy to train with like-minded people.
No. Beginner camps start on soft boards in gentle waves, and coaches group surfers by level so everyone progresses at the right pace. You should be a confident swimmer.
Two-person sailing is a later-stage programme. Talk to us to register your interest and be first to hear about launch dates.
Tell us your discipline and experience, and a coach will help you choose the right programme and dates.
