NQ Freediving/Spearfishing Courses in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Sport & recreation

NQ Freediving/Spearfishing Courses

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 422 152 299

Address: North Queensland 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.freedivecairns.com.au

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25.01.2022 I came across this big old girl the other day while Freediving in one of my favourite places. She is an old fish and is having trouble swimming. Was so cool to be able to get so close.

24.01.2022 Looks like as of next week I'll be back at it teaching full courses of 4 students. Restrictions are starting to lift so If you would like to join the upcoming Stage A Freediving/Spearfishing course don't hesitate to contact me now.

22.01.2022 Just been requested to run a course this weekend coming (19-20/05/18). Super late notice but if you are interested then get in quick as I only have limited spots available. www.freedivecairns.com.au

21.01.2022 Latest dates for Stage A Freediving/Spearfishing Courses are up on my website now. If you are looking at dramatically increasing your ability in the water then don't hesitate to contact me now. I can guarantee every aspect of your diving will be improved, along with learning all you need to know about dealing with an emergency situation. https://www.freedivecairns.com.au

20.01.2022 ATTENTION FREEDIVERS!!! Just been asked to run a course this weekend (6-7/07/19) for a student last minute so I have 2 spots available for the Stage A Freedivi...ng/Spearfishing course. This course is aimed at dramatically improving every aspect of your Freediving or Spearfishing. What I can teach you in 2 days will take most people over 2 years to learn and you learn to right way instead of the unsafe way. If you are interested please inbox me now and I can put you straight on the course. See more

18.01.2022 This is a short clip of a student of mine who has been on my case about trying Spearfishing. She originally came to me with the desire to be able to dive deeper and and stay down longer. She was very determined and managed to snag a nice comfortable 20m dive on the course after previously only being able to dive to 10m. I agreed to take her out on the reef to show her the ropes on how to Spearfish. This girl took to it like it was something she was born to do. She landed 4 fi...sh this day which were all shot between 8-12m! Some of her dives were well over a minute as she was super relaxed. She almost pulled a shot on a 5kg Green Jobfish which I take full blame for her not being able to pull the trigger.... I forgot to tell her about how to turn the safety off before she shot the gun! My bad! If you want to learn how to dramatically improve your Spearfishing or Freediving then get in contact with me now. I will guaruntee every aspect of your diving will improve. On top of that you will also learn about the dangers and how to deal with emergency situation plus how to avoid or deal with a blackout or a blacked out diver. This course could save your life or your buddy's life! Upcoming dates for Stage A courses 11-12/08/2018 and 18-19/08/2018

18.01.2022 People often ask me what do I do to keep my mind strong. The answer is very simple: Freediving and Spearfishing. Whenever I'm in a situation where I am overwelmed or just can't seem to break down a mental barrier I am reminded of a couple of mates who are the most mentally strong people I have ever met. Scott Kovacich, is one of those people. He has been a big inspiration to me and someone who reminds me never to make excuses and if you have a desire to do something, you just... need drive and determination. As you can see by the video attached, Scott has some challenges that most people wont face in their lifetime. Yet his sheer detemination and desire to achieve more overcomes it. There isnt many Spearfisherman or Freedivers I have come across that haven't encountered a time where they have had to overcome a mental barrier while diving. Which is the case for a lot of sports, there is always going to be times where you are challenged mentally. Over the last ten years I have had students from all walks of life do my course all with differenent challenges, those that have had family struggles, fear of water, Anxiety and simply just self doubt. Freediving is a sport that requires mental strength and a lot of self belief. Through out my course I focus a lot of this and teach students ways to get around those struggles. At times, I have no doubt the students curse my name, but no matter what after each course I am greeted with big smiles and a strong sense of self belief. You dont have to be a Spearfisherman or Freediver to complete my courses, you can simply be someone looking to overcome a struggle and willing to try something new. If this is you, shoot me an email at [email protected] #Freediving #FreediveCairns #Cairns #Cairnsdiving #DeepDiving #mentalbarriers #mentalstrength #Mentalhealth #Freedivingsafety #Freedive #Cairnsfreediving #Greenjobfish #mentalstruggle

18.01.2022 Bit of a blast from the past. One of my original edits from back in 2012. You will notice the video quality isn't the greatest and may have to play it in HD 1080. Makes you realise how far technology has come with the latest camera quality we are seeing. Latest dates for courses 23-24/11/19 and 7-8/12/19 if you are interested get in contact with me now. ... https://www.freedivecairns.com.au/ https://youtu.be/CoY-U8Of4iI

15.01.2022 Who else is itching to get back in the water after this horrible patch of weather we are going through? Now is the perfect opportunity to do a Freediving/Spearfishing course to refine and learn new skills to help you take advantage of the opportunities that will come up over the next 6 months. I can help you gain the knowledge and skills to increase your ability in every aspect of your Freediving or Spearfishing. Contact me now if you are interested. Next course 5-6/09/2020. Two spots available.

15.01.2022 This is footage of a dive I did a while back where we were diving Wonky Holes in search of Large Mouth Nannygai and Red Emperor. This hole was a stand out and even though I didn't shoot anything it was still one of the coolest dives I've ever done. If you are a Stranger Things fan you will understand why I think these things look like a portal to another realm. If you have never heard of a Wonky Hole then here is a link to what they are all about: http://www.groundwater.com....au//media-release-wonky-holes-h If you are wanting to improve your depth and bottom time to one day dive these spectacular formations then don't hesitate to contact me. Next Stage A Freediving/Spearfishing Course will be held on the 23-24/02/19. 3 spots available.

14.01.2022 Who else has done this? Different gun used to what I normally run and not used to the safety. First attempt at the shot on a good Jack was a failure. Made it count second dive but had a bit of work to do to secure the fish. In these situations it pays to have a decent breath hold as once a fish swims through a cave with your spear in it it can be hard to retrieve it if you are not dive fit. I'm running a course this coming weekend 19-20/10/19. As the weather is really starting to turn it on now is the time to do a course and get yourself dive fit with the ability to dive deeper and stay down longer so you have more success with landing good fish. Contact me now if you would like to join me this weekend. http://www.freedivecairns.com.au

13.01.2022 A good reminder of the dangers of Spearfishing and Freediving. If you haven't been trained in how to avoid or deal with a Shallow Water Blackout then don't hesitate to get in contact with your club or an Instructor like myself.

12.01.2022 I'm chasing one more student for this weekends Stage A Freediving/Spearfishing Course. If you would like to dramatically increase your ability in the water whether it be for Freediving or Spearfishing then this is the course for you. I can guarantee I can improve every aspect of your diving in the 2 day course. Contact me now for more information.

11.01.2022 This is a compilation of footage I have taken of courses I've run over the years. If you would like to join one of my courses then don't hesitate to contact me. I have one course left for the year with 3 spots available. 8-9/12/18 I usually show this to my students and point out what people are doing wrong and what they are doing right. Video footage is a great tool for teaching as it helps the students understand what they need to change in order to correct their technique.

11.01.2022 Who else is getting out for a spear over the next few days? The weather looks prime! Here is a little clip to get you pumped! Don't forget to check out www.freedivecairns.com.au for all the latest dates for upcoming courses. Next course is this weekend! (16-17/6/18)

10.01.2022 I've had a late cancellation from two students for this weekends Stage A Freediving/Spearfishing course. If you are looking for something exciting to do this weekend then get in contact with me now. Guaranteed to improve every aspect of your diving.

08.01.2022 Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? Contact me now if you would like to purchase the ultimate gift for that special person.

07.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR! May your 2020 be full of flat days and great fish! Next course will be run on the 3-4th of January 2020. If you want to take your Freediving or Spearfishing to the next level contact me now! Limited spots available.

04.01.2022 "Technique" The most important part of energy and oxygen conservation for a freedive. Lots of people don't understand how much a correct technique can dramatically improve their bottom times. I was Spearfishing for about 10 years before I did a course and learnt the correct technique. I would always struggle to get to 10m and never had any bottom time. Once I learnt how to duck dive, kick and streamline correctly it changed everything.I used to think I was a pretty good div...er before I learnt any technique and boy was I wrong. Once I learnt these fundamentals I quickly started seeing improvements on my depth and bottom time and within a year I reached the milestone of a 40m depth dive. If you want to drastically improve your technique then don't hesitate to contact me now. Next Stage A Freediving/Spearfishing course will be held on the 23rd and 24th of February #Freediving #FreedivingCairns #Spearfishing #Technique #Freedivingtechnique #Freedivingpooltraining #pooltraining #Spearo #spearing #Spearingcairns #FreediveCairns

04.01.2022 Sometimes fish can be so easy to shoot and you think to yourself, "Gee I wish it was that easy all the time!" This is a collection of clips I've taken over the years of both scenarios where fish can be basically presented to you on a platter then the opposite where you have to dive deeper, stay down longer and use your skills to hunt that fish successfully. Personnally I prefer the second option by far. Having the ability to dive deeper and stay longer can make your diving ...way more enjoyable. For me a successful day isn't the amount of fish I have shot, its more about the quality of the fish and the dive that took place to secure that fish. I have been spearfishing for 20 years now and until I did a course and learnt proper technique and safety I was a terrible diver. I nearly killed myself on severel different occasions over the first 8 years of my diving. I still shake my head thinking about some of the situations I put myself in. If you want to dramaticlly improve every aspect of your diving whether it be Spearfishing or Freediving then I can make that happen for you. My next course will be held on the 17-18th of August. If you would like further information don't hesitate to contact me now.

02.01.2022 We are fast approaching the warmer months of the year and we all know what that means........... The winds drop, the water is clear and the fish life is insane! If you are wanting to take your Freediving or Spearfishing to the next level contact me now! I'm running regular courses which will dramatically improve your diving ability. Next course is on the 3-4th of October 2020 and I have ONE SPOT LEFT!... Get in quick! See more

01.01.2022 Did you know a correct duck dive can dramatically increase your bottom time. This is probably the most important part of the dive in means of oxygen conservation. Most divers have never even been shown how to duck dive and end up splashing around on the surface until they finally get under the water. I can teach this efficient technique along with many other things to dramatically increase your ability in the water.... Contact me now if you would like more information.

01.01.2022 Have you ever been panning for Gold? Na me neither but I do know how to find another type of Gold. The one that only appears when the conditions are right.