Ethical and sustainable spearfishing course – Basic level
From Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2026: Basic level spearfishing course
In the splendid setting of the Gulf of Baratti in Tuscany; a course that aims to be a starting point for those who already have sufficient freediving technique to be able to tackle spearfishing within 15 meters and make the most of the lessons on spearfishing.
!!!A freediving license is required to access the course!!!; it is possible to organise a freediving course + fishing course package with Katabasis and receive a discount on the total cost.
TOPICS COVERED
Equipment – Find out what you need and eliminate the unnecessary
Freediving technique – Duck dive, finning, gliding, landing, restarting from the bottom, equalization
Variables – The impact of light, currents, the seabed and the behaviour of small fish
Spearfishing techniques – The cave, the ambush and the waiting
Safety – Practicing safe spearfishing is much more than just a list of rules.
Environment – Actively respecting the environment, fish species and regulations with a proactive, positive and demonstrative attitude.
THE PROGRAMME of the spearfishing course
From Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May 2026
09:00 – Introduction to the course and theory
10:00 – Exercises at sea
13:00 – Debriefing
PARTICIPATION FEE
€280 + €25 registration fee
Maximum 4/5 participants
The fee includes:
– Katabasis certificate of participation
– Use of rifles
Extras:
– Equipment rental (€40 for the entire course)
FREEDIVING AND UNDERWATER FISHING INSTRUCTOR AND TRAINER
Instructor: Carlo Boscia
For information and registration, click here or write to info@katabasis.it
Accommodation
Would you like to stay at the facility where the theory lessons, breathing and relaxation exercises will take place? KATABASIS has chosen AMARASCA (link), a bed and breakfast that combines practicality and comfort during our activities.
Send a WhatsApp message to +39 3248106665 specifying that you are a KATABASIS member and you will receive a special offer for our students!
