Spearfishing

Dive into the world of spearfishing with our comprehensive Spearfishing School. From beginners learning the basics of hunting and safety to experienced spearos ready to refine their technique, our courses cater to all levels. Whether you're mastering breath-hold diving, honing your spearfishing skills in open water, or becoming an instructor, each course is designed to help you confidently navigate the underwater world in a safe, supportive environment.

Our Spearfishing School offers:

Introductory Courses for beginners to discover the basics of spearfishing
Freediving & Spearfishing Fundamentals to combine diving and hunting techniques
Advanced Programs including open-water spearfishing and spearfishing instructor training
Instructor Development for those looking to teach and inspire others as certified Spearfishing Instructors

Basic Freediver

This course introduces breath-hold diving and safety techniques in a confined water (pool) environment. You’ll learn how to use freediving equipment, practice static and dynamic apnea, and develop relaxation and breathing strategies that lay the foundation for deeper diving.

Student Prerequisites:

Minimum age: 10 years old
Be able to swim 83 feet (25 meters) without swim or buoyancy aids

Basic Spearfishing

Sharpen your underwater hunting instincts and learn to dive with purpose. This course introduces you to the essential techniques, safety skills, and ethical practices of spearfishing while building on your freediving foundation.

Student Prerequisites

Minimum age: 12 years old
SSI Basic Freediver Course

Freediver Certification

Ready to take your training deeper? This foundational certification combines confined and open water sessions to help you dive safely to depth. You’ll master safety protocols, breath-up and recovery breathing, duck diving, streamlining, and effective finning. This is the first full certification for those interested in recreational freediving or going on to advanced training.

Student Prerequisites:

Minimum age: 12 years old
Be able to swim 110 yards (100 meters) without swim or buoyancy aids

Spearfishing Safety and Training

Take your spearfishing to the next level with a focus on safety, strategy, and advanced techniques. This course is designed for certified freedivers who want to train for real-world scenarios, improve buddy team dynamics, and dive deeper into ethical and effective spearfishing.

Student Prerequisites

Minimum age: 12 years old
SSI Freediver Certification

Freddiving Instructor Training Course

Become a fully certified SSI Freediving Instructor and lead your own courses. You’ll learn how to conduct classroom, pool, and open water training, assess student performance, and ensure safety standards. This program is for serious professionals ready to educate and inspire the next generation of divers.

Candidate Prerequisites:

Minimum age: 18 years old
Hold Advanced Freediver and Training Techniques certifications
Logged at least 100 freediving sessions
Surface Swim (Unassisted): 440 yards in ≤ 15 minutes
Surface Swim (with mask, fins, snorkel): 875 yards in ≤ 15 minutes
Tread Water: 15 minutes
Meet all course performance requirements

Spearfishing Specialty Instructor

Share your passion and expertise by becoming a Specialty Instructor. This program equips Freediver Instructors with the tools to confidently teach SSI specialty courses like Spearfishing, Ecology, and Mermaid programs, expanding your offerings and impact as a professional.

Student Prerequisites

SSI Freediver Instructor Certification