• The Advanced Spearo ( 2 day course)


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 
You are welcome to bring your own equipment, if not there is a £50 hire charge needed for all above.

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. 


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The Advanced Spearo ( 2 day course)

  • Product Code: Spearfishing Courses
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £400.00


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