Underwater Hunter Course + Dive Trip AND Seafood Festival / Cookout
Back by popular demand I will be hosting an entire weekend of action-packed underwater food chasing fun the weekend of August 28th-29th, 2010.
The Underwater Hunter and Collector Specialty Course is an educational course packed with knowledge and HANDS-ON skills building. This course is designed to be an introduction to safe spearfishing and lobstering, and to help the student diver develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary take fish and lobster responsibly, safely, and legally with minimal environmental impact. Everything that we take, we will eat.
This course has always been a fan favorite, but we are adding on a few extras this time around that I think you are going to like, including a custom spearfishing charter trip and a cook out to follow so your friends and family can enjoy the results of your new skills.
The kick-off starts on Saturday as we head over to Tigertail Lake for an introduction to gear and techniques. After some short classroom time going over the rules and fish ID we will get in the water and test fire several different makes and models of underwater shooting apparatus and have some target shooting practice. This is essential for people who have never fired any type of speargun. This can also be beneficial for experienced shooters that want to understand more about the capabilities of each type of gun. If you are thinking of making a purchase this is an excellent time to "try before you buy." If you have a new gun this is also a great opportunity to test it and get a feel for what it can do.
Topics include:
• General Safety
• Conservation and Awareness
• Rules and Regulations to keep you out of trouble with the law
• Guns and Gear: Band guns, pneumatics, pole spears, Hawaiian slings,
• Fish identification - local fish introduction
• Approaching fish - stealth hunting techniques
• Bagging more lobster
• All important Accessories
• Fish Cleaning and Preparation
• Loads of fish stories (some of which may actually be true!)
Sunday afternoon on the 29th morning we will head offshore on board the Sea Experience II, and put your new skills to the test on a custom spearfishing and lobstering charter. The trip is not included in the cost of the course. Guests are welcome on the boat, details to follow.
The highlight of the weekend will be on Sunday evening with a Seafood Festival/Cookout back on the dock at the Bahia Mar where we will fire up the grill and enjoy the spoils of the hunt. Details to follow on the cookout, however friends and family will be welcome.
Prerequisites: Must be 15 or older and a certified diver with any recognized agency; this course will count towards your Master Scuba diver rating
Equipment required:
• Mask, snorkel and fins, BCD, reg / tanks (air fills will be provided)
• Exposure suit appropriate for the local diving environment
• Quick release weight belt or weight system.
• Complete instrumentation, including a means to monitor depth, time and direction.
• Dive tool or knife.
• Whistle or other surface signaling device like an SMB (i.e SCUBA sausage)
• Spear gun - we will have a few available to borrow
• Tickle stick & net or snare for lobster
• Stringer/catch bag
PLEASE call me BEOFORE you run out and buy any new items for the class. I can help you with your selections...
Course Cost: $149 which includes: All instruction, use of spearfishing gear, certification fees and c-card, all air fills for 3 dives. Cookout on Sunday afternoon.
NOT included are FL fishing license/lobster stamp, TT Lake fee, and boat trip on Sunday.
** WARNING: This course is not for the faint of heart, if you have any issues with killing critters and eating them then this course may not be for you. **
Remember, you got to kill it before you can grill it.
Please RSVP ASAP so we can make reservations for the trip and plan the cookout, etc.
Details here on facebook.
Your Underwater Adventure Leader,
Wes Gruver
reply to: wesgruver@yahoo.com
mobile 804.714.4006
PADI / NAUI / SDI /TDI / SSI
