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About the DSF Spearfishing Course
At Deep Sensations Freediving, spearfishing is more than just catching fish—it’s about connection, respect, and sustainability. This one-day intensive course is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and knowledge to spearfish responsibly while improving your breath-hold and hunting techniques.
Unlike other courses, this is a 100% hands-on experience—no classrooms, no theory sessions (you will be provided with some eLearning), just real-world training in the ocean.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of safe, ethical, and effective spearfishing, from mastering your breath-hold to handling your catch like a pro.
What You’ll Experience
The day starts with an introduction to spearfishing equipment and essential freediving techniques. You’ll get comfortable with your gear, refine your duck diving, and practice speargun handling and accuracy in a controlled setting.
Our expert coaches will guide you through stalking techniques, fish approach strategies, and safe gun operation, ensuring you're ready for the real thing.
In the open water sessions, you'll put your skills to the test. You'll practice hunting techniques, shot placement, and ethical dispatching, all under the guidance of experienced instructors.
By the afternoon, you’ll be working on real-world spearfishing scenarios, learning to identify legal and sustainable catches, and handling your fish properly from start to finish.
This course isn’t just about shooting a fish—it’s about understanding the ocean, developing precision and control, and learning how to respectfully harvest from the sea. We’ll also cover the best ways to scale, gut, and fillet your catch so you can make the most of what you take.
Who This Course Is For
Whether you’re new to spearfishing or looking to refine your approach, this course is designed for ocean lovers who want to hunt responsibly and effectively. Our focus is on technique, conservation, and ethical hunting, making it perfect for those who care about sustainable fishing practices and skill-based spearfishing.
You don’t need prior spearfishing experience, but you should be comfortable in the water and able to swim at least 200m unassisted. If you’ve done a freediving course like Molchanovs Wave 1, you’ll have an advantage, but it’s not required.
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of the day, you’ll have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to spearfish safely, ethically, and successfully. You’ll understand how to move efficiently in the water, approach fish without spooking them, and make precise, humane shots. Most importantly, you’ll know how to handle and process your catch properly, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
This isn’t just a course—it’s an entry into a community of like-minded spearos who respect the ocean and want to fish sustainably.
Important Details
This course does not include a NSW Fishing License—you’ll need to purchase one before the course begins. No license, no time with the gun.
To ensure individualised coaching and a hands-on experience, each course is limited to a maximum of 3 participants.
The minimum age requirement is 16, and participants must meet the following prerequisites:
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Be comfortable swimming at least 200m unassisted (any stroke, no time limit).
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Prior snorkeling, freediving, or spearfishing experience is advantageous but not required.
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Highly recommended: Completion of a Beginner Freediver / Molchanovs Wave 1 certification (or equivalent) for improved breath-hold efficiency and relaxation.
Spots are extremely limited, and demand is high. Book now to secure your place.
Have Questions?
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Curtis 0413 858 667
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