This course is aimed at those who have already completed the 2 day spearfishing course.
Over the 2 days we will venture into more challenging waters where visibility is very poor, and currents can run upto an excess of 8 knotts. With alot of overhead vessel traffic also, this is a great challenge for spearfishers where there is a great opportunity to learn and develop a more in depth skill base.
Core elements of course :
- Introduction to safety awareness & theory in difficult waters
- Spearfishing theory
- What you may see - Recognition of species- Legal sizes
- Breath hold techniques
- Dive Technique Training- Deep pool training with very specific training needs in mind
- Finning Techniques to fight the fast currents
- Tidal movement - Straight of water and converging tides
- Handling your speargun safely, loading unloading
- Opportunity to observe,locate and collect crustaceans such as crabs. lobsters, molluscs and seaweed - looking out for signs to observe of their presence.
How the days will look :
Day 1 : Based at Deep location
- 9:30 am Welcome with warm tea and introduction.
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Safety, theory, your equipment, techniques.
- 12:00 p.m - 12:30 pm LUNCH - Butties/Fruit & Energy bar provided as part of your course !!
- 12:30 p.m - 14:30 pm IN THE WATER-Dive training techniques in deep water -speargun control - Finning Techniques
- 14:30 p.m - 15:00 pm BACK ON DRY LAND - Hot cuppa tea - Opportunity for Q& A
Day 2 : Based at a location where currents are strong( Boat diving)
- 9:30 am Welcome with warm tea and introduction.
- 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Tide & current observations and safety
- 11:00 p.m - 12:30 pm No gun diving- fins and suit only- becoming aware and confident with your surroundings
- 12:30 p.m - 13:00 pm LUNCH - Butties/Fruit & Energy bar provided as part of your course !!
- 13:00 p.m - 15:00 pm Spearfishing Dive
- 15:00 pm - 16:00 pm Tea & Recap Did you catch anything ?
Equipment Needed:
You will only require to bring a towel, swimming attire and snacks, Notepad & Pen.
What we will provide:
- Wetsuit
- Diving Fins
- Speargun
- Weights/Mask and snorkel
- Safety Buoy
This is an ADVANCED course for participants that have strong swimming/diving and spearfishing experience. Snowdonia Spearfishing advises anyone considering dives in such changeable dangerous waters, always seeks training first and always dive with a qualified buddy.
The Advanced Spearo ( 2 day course)
- Product Code: Spearfishing Courses
- Availability: In Stock
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£400.00
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Tags: Spearfishing, advanced spearfishing, freediving, current theory,