Spearfishing

This innovative course was developed to fulfill the need for spearfishing safety education in the community, with an emphasis on nurturing this craft as the most sustainable and selective method of fishing. Whether a seasoned underwater hunter or just starting out, participants leave this course with the skills necessary to be a well-rounded, safe and successful hunters.

The course manual is one of the most extensive references ever written on the craft of spearfishing.

Throughout this course participants learn the knowledge and proven techniques used by world record spearfishermen and women, all delivered in a comprehensive and easy-to-learn format. The curriculum includes:

• Spearfishing safety
• Location safety
• Spearfishing equipment
• Hunting techniques
• Spearfishing ethics
• Catch management.

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Course Duration:
Five hours of classroom instruction, three hours of confined water training and an optional add-on spearfishing day to refine new techniques in the local environment.

Prerequisites:
FII Level 1 Freediver or Junior Freediver Certification or equivalent

Age Requirement:
16 years old or older

Equipment:
Freediving wetsuit, freediving fins, mask, snorkel, rubber weight belt, weights, spearfishing gloves

Learning Materials:
FII Spearfishing Manual, Slideshow Presentation