Spearfishing sessions provide practical training in underwater hunting, focusing on safety and technique to ensure a confident and responsible experience. These courses range from one to seven days, offering tailored instruction for beginners and intermediate participants, with all equipment supplied. The instruction emphasises shallow water hunting and surface stalking to improve stealth and success rates.
The one-day course covers all the fundamentals needed for safe and effective spearfishing. Participants will begin with an introduction to their equipment, including adjusting weighting and buoyancy for optimal underwater control. A thorough safety briefing is followed by practical training in speargun set up, handling, and targeting, alongside learning how to hunt from the surface. Techniques in ambush, stalking, and maintaining stealth are demonstrated and practiced to enhance success during shallow water hunts. The course also includes identification of local fish species and legal size limits to encourage responsible fishing.
For those looking to advance their skills, the two-day course provides a deeper dive into hunting methods combined with freediving coaching. It is suitable for complete beginners wanting more extensive training or for those with some prior experience aiming to improve their abilities. The additional time allows for more in-water practice, refining techniques such as dive planning, breath control, and improved gun handling under realistic conditions. Longer courses can be arranged on request, offering flexibility depending on your learning goals.
Sessions are based in various fishing spots around the Island, Lanzarote. We can meet at the dive school situated within Jardines del Puerto Shopping Centre, or meet directly at the spearfishing location. The local waters offer a variety of marine life suited to spearfishing, with clear visibility and calm conditions ideal for beginners and intermediate hunters alike.
Lanzarote’s subtropical climate ensures comfortable water temperatures year-round, enhancing the diving experience. The dive school is equipped with modern facilities for briefings, equipment fitting, and stretching routines before each session. This setup ensures participants are well prepared physically and mentally before entering the water.
Participants should have a basic level of swimming ability and be comfortable in open water conditions. The minimum age for sessions is 17, with parental consent required for anyone under 18. No previous spearfishing or freediving experience is necessary, as the courses cover all essential skills from beginner to intermediate levels. There is no upper age limit, with many active participants well into their 60s and 70s. Good health and a reasonable level of fitness will help maximise enjoyment and safety during sessions.
The dive school maintains a strong focus on safety and quality instruction by keeping group sizes small and maintaining a low instructor-to-student ratio of one instructor per three . This ensures personalised attention and allows instructors to adapt training to each individual’s pace and needs. Multiple instructors and assistants are available, enabling the centre to accommodate larger groups without compromising the quality of training or safety standards.
All equipment is supplied by a well-known brand and is regularly updated to guarantee comfort and reliability. The centre’s location in Puerto Del Carmen is supported by modern facilities for preparation and training. The instructors bring extensive experience in both spearfishing and freediving, delivering courses suitable for a wide range of skill levels while prioritising safe and responsible practices. Your spearfishing guild is also a professional safety freediver; your safety is our priority
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