Plymouth Spearfishing Courses

Explore the sea in three exciting ways — start with Try Spearfishing, build skills through our Freediving Courses, and master sustainable harvests with Spearfishing & Foraging Courses.
Learn safe, responsible techniques and connect with the ocean in a whole new way.

A good freediver makes a successful spearfisher. If you’d like to try breath-hold diving first, start with our Try Freediving course, which leads perfectly into Spearfishing Basics.

Intro to spearfishing session in Plymouth

“Give it a go” Spearfishing Intro

Discover the joy of catching sustainable food using the ancient, environmentally-friendly practice of spearfishing. We’ll teach you the basics and provide all the kit for a hunting and foraging session.

Duration: 3 hours

Prerequisites: No experience necessary

Cost: £90

What you’ll learn
  • Gear overview, techniques, species identification, safety
  • Safe speargun handling and target practice
  • Guided ocean session to apply new skills
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Spearfishing Basics course in Plymouth

Level 1: Spearfishing Basics

Beginner course covering the essentials to get you hunting safely—includes theory and equipment. We’ll build freediving fundamentals and effective, ethical hunting skills.

Duration: 1 day

Prerequisites: No experience necessary

Cost: £220

What’s included
  • Buddy procedures & rescue techniques
  • Breathing techniques & exercises
  • Weight safety, finning form & duck dives
  • Equalisation methods
  • Spearfishing techniques & target practice
  • Equipment setup & choice; loading/unloading; safe shooting
  • Equipment care & maintenance
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Advanced spearfishing course in open water

Level 2: Spearfishing Advanced

For active spearfishers ready to safely extend depth, efficiency, and technique. Refine your hunting strategy and adaptation in open water.

Duration: 2 days

Prerequisites: Spearfishing Basics or proven experience

Cost: £450

What you’ll cover
  • Recap of basics & targeted improvement plan
  • Full review of safety procedures
  • Duck diving with a speargun; controlled descents/ascents
  • Advanced hunt techniques; understanding species behaviour
  • Open-water sessions, debriefing & record keeping
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Coaching and guided spearfishing sessions in Plymouth

Coaching & Guided Sessions

Tailored coaching for individuals or groups—technique tune-ups, accuracy, site selection and local guidance. Content is customised to your goals.

Duration: Tailored to requirements

Prerequisites: Spearfishing Basics or proven experience

Cost: Day rate

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Please note: prices are non-refundable if cancelled within 24 hours of the event.

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