About the Course
SSI Basic Spearfishing Specialty Course
Take your freediving skills to the next level with the SSI Basic Spearfishing Specialty Course, an exciting introduction to the world of spearfishing. Designed for certified freedivers, this course teaches the essential techniques, equipment handling, safety procedures, and ethical practices needed to become a responsible and confident spearfisher.
Throughout the programme, you will learn how to select and use spearfishing equipment, understand fish behaviour, apply breath-hold safety principles, and follow local fishing regulations. A strong focus is placed on sustainable and ethical harvesting practices, helping you develop respect for both the marine environment and the sport itself.
Training includes academic sessions, confined water practice, and open water experience. You'll develop key skills such as equipment setup, target shooting, buddy procedures, dive planning, and underwater awareness under the guidance of an SSI Professional.
By combining freediving techniques with spearfishing fundamentals, you'll improve your breath-hold performance, underwater movement, observation skills, and overall confidence in the water.
Upon successful completion, you will earn the SSI Basic Spearfishing Specialty Certification.
Why Take the SSI Basic Spearfishing Course?
- Learn safe and effective spearfishing fundamentals
- Improve your freediving abilities and breath-hold techniques
- Gain confidence using specialised equipment
- Develop greater underwater awareness and observation skills
- Understand responsible harvesting and conservation practices
- Earn an internationally recognised SSI Specialty Certification
Explore a new dimension of freediving and discover the skills, discipline, and adventure of responsible spearfishing with the SSI Basic Spearfishing Specialty Course.
Minimum Prior Certification
Freediver (L1) or higher

