Evolution Spearfishing - Spearo Course
Your gateway into the world of spearfishing
Who Should take a Evolution Spearfishing - Spearo Course?
Evolution Spearfishing Courses are for anyone wanting to get into the sport of spearfishing with a focus on becoming a safe and an environmentally aware diver. You will need an entry level freediving certification to be able to sign up. This will cover the basic diving techniques needed to ensure us that you are able to start learning the proper hunting techniques during your time with us.
When You Train With Rica Freedivers You Get:
Free Gifts
The number one rule in freediving is to never dive alone. So...we encourage you to bring your friends and family along. We will give both divers a $50 gift card for our store.
Certified Diver Guarantee
We are confident in our ability to help new divers. If you do not pass the course in the allotted time. You can train with us for free until you pass.
Start Today
Start today from the comfort of your home. Our instructors will assess your abilities and assign you a remote training program to best fit your goals as a freediver.
Level 1 Evolution Spearfishing Course - Spearo ($650)
Generally taking place over 3 days. The level 1 Evolution Spearfishing Couse at a minimum consists of the following:
5 hours of spearfishing theory in a classroom
2 hours basic rigging & knot tying session
2 Hours open water line and reef diving session
3 Hour pole spear reef hunt
3 hours speargun reef hunt
Evolution Spearfishing Course Manual
Spearfishing Safety Procedures & Precautions
Hunting techniques
Freediving Techniques
Fishing Conservation
Gear Familiarization
Must be 16 years old
Have a valid freediving certification
Be able to dive to 10m (33ft) in open water
Demonstrate understanding of all safety standards
Integrate Hunting techniques covered
Conduct dives without intervention of instructor(s)
Complete and pass a final exam with 80% or higher
Testimonials
“Beyond grateful for my time spent with Rica Freedivers crew. The experience and knowledge gained over the past few months is priceless. Looking forward to what the future holds!”
Josh Griskie
Deep Republic
“AMAZING PLACE!!
I spent 2 full months at Rica Freedivers working on improving my freediving, and I couldn’t recommend this place more! I initially booked it after reading all of the amazing reviews, and it did not disappoint.”
Vanora Guerard
“STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
I have been training with Brad at Rica Freedivers for a month now and I couldn’t be happier!!
I started with wave 1 then feeling really comfortable training with Brad I signed up for wave 2 and 3.”
Sylvain Lambrechts
Freediving Uvita
Why Evolution Spearfishing?
We want everyone coming into the world of spearfishing to be an ambassador for the ocean. While we are taking from the ocean, we can do so in a sustainable and respectful manner. Maintaining a high standard for our instructors to help pass on their knowledge about the sport and maintain a high level of risk management and safety at all time. Empowering our students to do the same and lead by example.
Its time for a Spearfishing Evolution
Frequently Asked Questions
You can take a freediving course simultaneously with your Evolution Spearfishing Course. However before we start start spearfishing, you will need to have completed the freediving course.
No, you can start at the higher level courses. However you must take the previous courses exams and do a skill evaluation before you can start the higher course.
You will need to read over the manual we send you. You should also be well rested, hydrated, and ready to learn!
Each instructor can have up to 4 students in a class. However we try to limit this to 3 students per instructor. This gives the students enough one on one time to learn everything needed for the course.
Yes, we will provide a digital certification upon course completion.
Yes, all recognized agencies that cover theory, dry, pool, and open water training during the course will qualify you to enroll an Evolution Spearfishing Course.