Spearfishing Course and Charter at The Spearfishing School

One of the best spearfishing/freediving courses I’ve ever been on - Max has put together a lot of really high quality content, their gear is all top notch, and Sam who ran my course was a brilliant teacher and very patient. I’ll definitely be coming back for the next level.

I recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in a one to one spear fishing class with Max, AKA the Frenchman, and I can't stop raving about the experience! From start to finish, it was an adventure that exceeded all my expectations.The instructor is not only skilled and knowledgeable in spear fishing techniques and all diving activities, but you really can feel the true true passion for the sport.The first part of the course is theory about human body and its behaviour under the water, then we reviewed equipment, safety protocols, and underwater tactics.What truly set this class apart was the emphasis on sustainable and responsible fishing practices. The instructor stressed the importance of respecting marine life and ecosystems, which gave the experience an added layer of depth.The real focus of the course though is safety, all safety procedures and how paramount is diving with a buddy.The practical sessions in the water started with a few safety manoeuvres, for yourself and how to provide first aid to your buddy in the event that he blacks out. And I am sure I will take these with me for the rest of my life.The feeling of successfully spearing a target was an incredible rush, and the instructors' feedback helped me refine my technique throughout the class.The class struck a perfect balance between learning and enjoyment. I had plenty of opportunities to ask questions, share stories and so increase my knowledge of the underwater world.In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend this spear fishing class to anyone who's looking to start spearfishing and also to more experienced divers.Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, Max will tailor the experience to your skill level.Be prepared to learn, laugh, and leave with memories that will last a lifetime. I can't wait to continue practicing what I've learned and exploring more of this amazing sport!

Max has an incredible wealth of knowledge across safety, free diving and spearfishing techniques. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day SF1 course that he put on. It was also great to have Sam on board too, they both share so much alpha in a relaxed friendly environment. Came away with an improved ability in diving / apnea hunting, and came away feeling that we had made some new connections down in the Plymouth spearo space. Highly recommended from me, and I’ll be back to do SF2 when I can soon.Thanks again Max and SamP.S you also get a cool beanie if you pass! ;)CheersMatt

The camp with Max was brilliant. Although the weather wasn’t great, we still dived on 5 consecutive days and got lobster and some nice fish. Max has a wealth of knowledge and experience that he shared freely and was really accommodating and patient. I highly recommend doing Max’s courses or camps. You won’t regret it.

Fantastic experience. Max and Sam were true professionals, great instructors/hosts and made the whole experience very relaxing and truly amazing. It went above my expectations which were already very high!

I picked up a lot of useful tips from my course with Max, particularly duck diving technique, minimizing drag while descending, and safety rescue procedures, to name a few.All these small changes will hopefully give me slightly longer bottom times.Max put us on some cracking ground for fish, but sadly the fish did not want to play on the day.I would recommend doing a course with the Frenchman, he has so much knowledge available to pass on.

Had a fantastic time with Max and Sam doing the SF2 course. Max not only has a huge amount of knowledge and experience (knew exactly where the big bass were), but he's a frothing spearo and was genuinely excited to see me shoot some great fish. Learnt a lot about diving safely, came away with some huge bass and got some great lobster foraging tips off Sam too!