Underwater Foraging Course

£200.00

This marine foraging course will guide you through the world of coastal shore foraging and underwater foraging, you will learn basic freediving technique and a comprehensive understanding of the coastal ecosystem enabling you to catch Lobsters, Crabs, Scallops and much more.

All courses include full gear hire for no extra cost and a 10% voucher to use on gear, in store or online.

Explore the Underwater Marine Foraging in Cornwall, UK

This marine foraging course will guide you through the world of coastal shore foraging and underwater foraging, you will learn basic freediving technique and a comprehensive understanding of the coastal ecosystem enabling you to catch Lobsters, Crabs, Scallops and much more.

You will have access to all the latest equipment provided by Spearfishing UK, included in the price. The course runs for 1 day and is based from Delhpy Pool Dive Centre in Cornwall.

All courses include full gear hire for no extra cost and a 10% voucher to use on gear, in store or online.

Discover the unique underwater world with our Marine Foraging Course in Cornwall, UK. Running from May through October, this course offers an extraordinary opportunity to explore marine foraging along the stunning Cornish coastline. Participants will learn to identify and sustainably harvest edible seaweeds, shellfish, and other marine delicacies Such as Lobsters, Brown crab spider crab, scallops and muscles.

Our courses are ran by expert underwater foragers and spear fishers, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the local marine ecosystem. The course includes thorough training on foraging techniques, safety measures, and basic freediving technique. You’ll learn the ecological importance of marine habitats, ensuring your practices adhere to the local fisheries laws and can contribute to conservation efforts.

Participants will engage in both classroom instruction and hands-on fieldwork, alternating between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The beautiful underwater landscapes of Cornwall provide a picturesque backdrop for your foraging adventures.

Emphasizing sustainable practices, the course teaches you to forage in a way that supports marine life regeneration. By the end, you’ll be adept at foraging and become a steward of the marine environment.

All necessary equipment for underwater exploration is provided, ensuring a seamless experience. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our course caters to all skill levels.

Join us in Cornwall for this unparalleled underwater marine foraging course. Secure your place today for an educational and adventurous journey that blends learning, adventure, and conservation.

This 1 day underwater Foraging course  imparts the knowledge of gathering marine foods sustainably. For those seeking a more comprehensive experience on the freediving side consider the 3 day extended spearfishing course and simply discount the gun for a hook.

What you need to bring/what is supplied:

All the equipment is provided for the course – however if you have any gear already that you would like to use, such as a mask, snorkel or fins then please bring it with you.

Please bring food, a towel and money for parking. There are facilities nearby such as a Café and toilets.

Disclaimer*

You will need to sign a health declaration form and safety waiver which we will send out before the course in case there are any medical issues that require a doctor’s sign off before the course.

Catching fish on the day is not guaranteed so please do not turn up expecting to come away with fish or crustaceans – the primary function of this course is to enable you to hunt and dive safely and progress your skills to a level you are comfortable with so you can go away and hunt effectively.

The cancellation time for booking a course is 21 days before, if you chose to cancel within 21 days from the start of the course we cannot refund you. If you wish to change the date this time frame also applies, as we cannot run a course with less than 2 people it is unfair on other students to have their course cancelled by someone else changing their preferred date so please bear this in mind when booking a course. If a change in date is requested within 21 days from the start date we will try our best to reschedule bookings if possible depending on how full the course is this may not always be possible.

Exceptions to this can be made for medical reasons