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Spearfishing is a great activity! Chasing fish might sound easy (not to the experienced ones...), but doing it the right way will make it even more interesting and effective. 

About the course.

• Minimum Age: 16
• Open Water Training: 2 sessions
• Static session + Dynamic Session
• Course led by Erez Beatus - AIDA/ FDI/ APNEA ACADEMY/ I.A.F.D Instructor.
• Course results in an international certification from F.D.I

 This is a Stage A course that was modified to fit the  unique demands that spearfishing presents. All the basic matterial of the stage A course are taught, along with special techniquesto help spearfishermen acheive greater dive times, the different kinds of spear gear, safety and emergency procedures for spearfishing and more.

On this course we will cover these subjects: 

•  Freediving categories.
• Safety for Freediving. Rules of behavior for Freediving.
• The buddy system and the role of the buddy and diver in training.
• Training session planning.
• The difference between a depth session and a Spearfishing session.
• Thingsto consider when planning a spearfishing session.
• Enhancing the dive response to assure a longer, safer dive.
• Equipment for Freediving and spearfishing. 
• Physiology for Freediving
• Proper breathing for spearfishing.
• Relaxation techniques for static training. Relaxation is the most important aspect of Static training.
• Equalization techniques.
• Preventing pressure injuries (barotraumas) whilst Freediving.
• Freedive emergencies.
• avoiding and reacting to blackout and  "samba” (loss of motor control).

• The emphasis is on energy efficient movement in the water.
• The main idea is to prolong the dive time and not only the depth.

It is important to understand that with proper training and knowledge a Freediver will improve the depth as well as the dive time.

Course hours:

First day-

• Start around 09:00. Theory until 12:30.
• Static and dynamic training until 16:00
• Theory to 17:00-17:30.

Second day-

• Meet for theory / go for a dive – depending on sea condition and boat.
• We need 3 hours of theory + time for 2 dives (each dive – 1 hour).
• Finish the course after a final exam around 16:00-17:00.

• This schedule is only for general knowledge. Times may change according to sea conditions and the will of the group.