SALT SESSIONS Basic Spearfishing Workshop

With both theory and practical components to this course, a new spearo will be provided with an extremely solid foundation for pursuing their new hobby and spearfishing goals.  Designed for the beginners, no previous spearfishing or freediving experience is required – develop the basic skills, knowledge, and essential safety procedures necessary to enjoy spearfishing safely!

 Since opening our doors we have received many an inquiry for a course designed around introducing spearfishing to the uninitiated. We understand that the majority of our students will be not only adults but also teens getting into the sport, and the major concern of parents is safety. Taking this on-board our guest Instructor Eckart Benkenstein, founder and owner of SALT SESSIONS Freediving, has been hard at work crafting such a workshop that will not only promote good-habits but also ensure the reduction of as much risk as possible.

All of our courses are conducted with our proudly established small course ratios (max 4:1). Designed exclusively by Dive Spear and Sport for the local spearing community.

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Pre-Requisites

1. SDI Medical Questionnaire - before signing up for this course you will need to review this form, if you answer YES to any of the questions you will need to complete a medical assessment with a qualified dive doctor. If all of your answers are NO, you do not need to see a dive doctor for a medical clearance www.divespearandsport.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SDI-Medical-Questionnaire.pdf

2.  Minimum age 18 (Age 12 through to 17 may join with parental consent) 

3.  Ability to swim 200m non stop without fins and at least 300m with Mask, Snorkel and Fins OR be certified as an SDI Open Water Diver or PFI Freediver or equivalent. 

4.  DSS Boat and Course Liability Release