$400.00
Available Courses:
May 18th
June 15th
July 27th
August 10th
September 7th
About
This innovative course was developed to fulfill the need for spearfishing safety education in the community, with an emphasis on nurturing this craft as the most sustainable and selective method of fishing. Whether a seasoned underwater hunter or just starting out, participants leave this course with the skills necessary to be a well-rounded, safe and successful hunters.
The FII course manual is one of the most extensive references ever written on the craft of spearfishing.
Throughout this course participants learn the knowledge and proven techniques used by world record spearfishermen and women, all delivered in a comprehensive and easy-to-learn format. The curriculum includes:
Course Duration:
Five hours of classroom instruction, three hours of confined water training and an optional add-on spearfishing day to refine new techniques in the local environment.
Age Requirement:
16 years old or older
Prerequisites:
FII Level 1 Freediver or Junior Freediver Certification or equivalent
Prerequisites
-Competent swimming skills and comfortable in open water
-Participants must be 16 years or older
-Equipment: Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt, weights and timing device
Gear
Students can purchase or rent gear at Spear America at least 1 day prior to their scheduled classroom session. It is not recommended to rent your gear the day of your class due to rental gear being limited and possibly out of stock by the day of your class. Please be sure to plan ahead! Students receive discounts on gear purchases.
Proper gear is extremely important to your safety and success for this course. We do not allow bodyboarding, surfing, snorkeling or scuba gear to be used for this course. Unsure if your gear is appropriate for the class? Email us photos of your gear at info@spearamerica.com and we can double check it for you!
Next available Course:
April 13, 2024
Classes fill up quickly!
Buying this as a gift for someone? Purchase this class now and once the recipient is ready, email us at info@spearamerica.com to get scheduled. If these dates don't work, we can reschedule the student for a future class!
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Once purchased, we’ll reach out to you via email regarding your next steps. Have questions? Please reach out to us at 949-536-5336 or email us at info@spearamerica.com
Return Policy for classes:
Courses are non-refundable but can be rescheduled for a later date. Click the link below to review details about cancellations/rescheduling fees:
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Why purchase from Spear America:
-Receive student discounts
-Professional Gear fitting
-We’re a family owned business - This means we’re invested in building a relationship with our customers and offering individualized experiences. As a local business, we pride ourselves in being able to offer such a personal customer experience.
-Environmentally Friendly - Shopping locally reduces your carbon footprint by avoiding shipping products long distances.
-Shopping with Spear America helps support your local community and dive club. Spear America sponsors and supports many community events and the local dive club to ensure divers can continue to have fun throughout the year, meet new dive buddies and create lifelong memories!