Guided Spearfishing

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  • 6 hrs

  • Up to 1 person
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    Surf Sanctuary

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    Newquay, GB

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  • Description

    Full day, one-to-one guided experience

    1. £250 full day
    2. High end Riffe speargun and dedicated spearfishing equipment provided
    3. Dive two spots in one day

    Previous spearfishing experience required, this is a hunter guiding service, not an apnea training service. 

    Picture the scenario: you're a spearo and are on holiday in Cornwall without a) any expectation as to how enticing and fishy the water looks, b) any knowledge of the multi-faceted coastline and local wind, tide and sea effects, and c) any of your kit!


    At Surf Sanctuary we offer a guiding service for such emergencies, supplying you with a guide brimming with local knowledge and enthusiasm, and a full spearo set. 


    Spearfishing in Cornwall involves navigating a virtual labyrinth of tides, winds, sea floors, viz, and other factors particular to the week in question. A catch is not guaranteed (the local fishmonger is best for that!) but a beautiful dive through a stunning Cornish wilderness is assured with colourful wrasse, curious seals, thorn-back rays and dogfish adding to the local culture. 


    Expect shore dives, shallow-water hunting and most of the life to be within 10m depth. Bass, open water mullet, pollack are often on offer along with plaice, red mullet and cuttlefish; bring home some wild Atlantic fish to the family and really put the exclamation point on your holiday. 


    Requirements

    Be comfortable with breathing through a snorkel, walking along coastal tracks, climbing in and out of the water.

    What to bring

    Please bring a towel and swimwear for under the wetsuit.


    Bring some snacks and a drink, or money to buy these. A large lunch is not recommended, just a simple carby snack for between dives.

    Itinerary

    Meet us at Surf Sanctuary at your start time.


    We will get you kitted up with all the equipment needed to go spearfishing. Next, we will cover the safety and function of the speargun.


    Dive 1: 90-120 mins.

    On our first dive we will get you acquainted with the equipment in the water including:

    -Correct weighting

    -Proper use of fins

    -Duck dive technique

    -Swimming with the speargun

    We are in a hunting scenario so if a target presents itself we will try to take it.


    Dive 2: 90-120 mins.

    Our second dive will cover ground that we have not swam before to maximise our chances.

    If we get fish, we will show you how to clean and descale ready for home cooking.


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10 days ago

We had an amazing coasteering session with Dom which ticked all the boxes for us: fun, informative, friendly and safe. He is friendly and knowledgeable about local geography, wildlife and natural history, teaching us ...

Heidi Nisbett

Heidi Nisbett

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3 months ago

Joined Surf Sanctuary for a surf lesson and coast steering - It was awesome and so much fun. Dom and Tom were brilliant instructors. Will definitely book again.

Ben Keen

Ben Keen

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3 months ago

10/10 I had an amazing Sunday morning with Dom and Tom coasteering. Their communication and knowledge was impeccable and their top priority was to ensure we were safe but having fun (type 2 happiness we came to learn!) ...

sophie Hunt

sophie Hunt

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3 months ago

Brilliant 2 hours learning the basics of surfing. Our instructor Patrick was brilliant - knowledgeable, friendly, encouraging and all round nice guy. Would absolutely recommend the Surf Sanctuary to anyone wanting to ...

Holly Poncini

Holly Poncini

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3 months ago

As a 62 year old novice Tom looked after me on a rather wet and windy day. Thoroughly enjoyed my first proper surfing lesson he was very patient and helpful and kept the techniques pretty simple. Managed to stand up a ...

Mark Humpage

Mark Humpage

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