Beginner Freediving & Spearfishing Course in San Diego
Train in freediving and spearfishing with pool, open-water, and a Coronado Islands charter
Duration
2.5 Days
Includes
Learning materials, Spearfish charter
Highlights
Build your freediving fundamentals, then apply them on a coached spearfishing charter to the Coronado Islands. You’ll cover theory, pool skills, and open-water sessions over 2.5 days.
- Learn freediving theory and skills with pool and open-water sessions
- Practice statics, dynamics, and technique during pool instruction
- Dive in open water to build comfort and refine technique
- Review spearfishing theory, fish identification, and regulations
- Join a coached spearfishing charter to the Coronado Islands
- Finish with a fish fillet class during the return transit
What's Included
- Freediving course learning materials
- Theory, pool, and open-water skills session
- Spearfishing theory
- Spearfishing charter with coaching to Coronado Islands
- Visa
Things to know
Bring a valid passport and fishing licenses (California and Mexican for Coronado Islands). Gear and food/drinks are not included; rentals are available.
Cancellation Policy
Events with boats: 30 days out full refund; 7 days 50%; 72 hours 25%; less than 72 hours no refund. Full refund or free rebooking if operator cancels due to unforeseen weather or if minimum bookings aren’t met.
Product ID: 276BGN
FAQs
Bring a mask, snorkel, a 5mm two-piece spearfishing or freediving wetsuit, long freediving fins (no split fins and no open-heel-and-bootie style), a weight belt (rubber preferred), and weights (12 lbs is standard for a 5mm wetsuit). Gear is not included; rentals are available at the shop.
Yes. Bring a valid passport and a valid California fishing license. You also need a Mexican fishing license for the Coronado Islands.
Keep gear minimal and use soft gear bags only. Do not bring hard cases or wheeled bags onboard.
