Free Diving Classes
Static Training - $50 USD 2hr class
In the Static Training program we review topics like breathing techniques, relaxation techniques stretching, ways to stretch the diaphragm and help you extend your breath hold just a little longer. We also go and do some pool work to help you get more comfortable in the water. At the end of the program we over some different breathing exercises and leave you with some homework to practice at home.
Dynamic Training $50 2hr class
In this training program we work on correcting proper form in the water when diving and challenge ourselves to see what lengths we can swim to simulating a deep dive all with the assurance of having someone in the water with you at all times.
SPEARFISHING 101 CLASS
Course Cost $275
2 day program Shore diving
*Upgrade to diving from a boat that will be an additional charge of $250*
**Possible 3rd day diving for extra charge or possibly go for a boat dive**
Includes drinking water for divers
Dive sites to choose from
Barra de Navidad Malecón, Melaque Malecón, Ranchito or Playa Grande
Things to bring and what's provided
Course outline
Equipment review, gear selection, gun selection and diving techniques.
Day 1 Itinerary: 1/2 day in class room 1/2 day pool training session
Day 2 Itinerary: 1 day of diving from 7am -12pm
Spear Gear and Equipment
Masks and snorkels
Fins selection scuba fins, free diving, plastic, fiber glass, and carbon fiber fins
Socks, fin keepers
Wetsuits open cell closed cell uv protection and thermal protection 3mm -7mm
Weight belt quick release
Spear gun orientation and handling
Loading and unloading
Floating flashers and throw flashers
Body Mechanics In Freediving
Explain mechanics of free diving and Breathing techniques
Diaphragm Stretching
Body and neck stretching
Breathing techniques
Relaxation breathing
Breath Holding
Mind calming techniques
Equalization techniques
Recovery breaths
Safety Protocols
Rescuing your buddy
Buddy diving
Safe diving protocols
1 up 1 down
SWB
Samba
Hydration
Muscle cramps
Fish Handling and Information
Fish ID cards know your fish
Bleeding your fish
Gutting
Filleting
Storing
Filleting video
Safe Operating Procedures Spearfishing On A Boat
Boat orientation
Where is all the safety gear
Lifejackets
Radio communication
Spear gun orientation
How to load and unload
Float line management
Diving Protocols
1 up 1 down
Hand signals
Day 1 Pool Session and Breath Holding
Explain dive gear and how to don and doff equipment
Mask cleaning importance
Use soap and anti fog
Use of mask underwater
How to clear water from mask
How to clear your snorkel
Snorkel removal when diving
Duck diving techniques
Equalization techniques
Chin to chest
Breath holds
Recovery breaths
Fun Dive for the rest of time assesses students' capability and work on correcting poor body positioning.
DAY 2
7am or 8am meet up time head out diving
Explain drift diving
Review duck diving techniques
Demonstrate duck dive
Equalization reminders
Correct body form
Practice diving down and holding on to a rock and observer fish behavior
No shooting at rocks
Patience is key to shooting fish, wait for the right opportunity
Never rush your shot
Shot placement
Hunting techniques for different fish
Rubbing the reef, flicking sand, croaking, flashers, throw flashers, slapping the water
Homework
C02 and O2 tables for home work if they want
Set Personal Best for static breath hold dry and in water with supervision