{"product_id":"intro-to-spearfishing-nelson-bay-port-stephens","title":"Intro to Spearfishing Course  – Nelson Bay","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNew to spearfishing? You’re in the right place.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresented by Sea State Co x Elementa Freediving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpearfishing is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the ocean, but working it out alone means years of trial and error, missed fish and unnecessary risk. This hands-on intro day gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to start spearfishing safely, legally and sustainably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday 6 December\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8am – 2pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nelson Bay, Port Stephens (exact location confirmed closer to the date)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16+ (under 18s require parent or guardian permission)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 hours of expert instruction in a small group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLand-based theory and gear session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided in-water session to put your skills into practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish filleting and cleaning workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Beginner’s Guide to Spearfishing, sent as soon as you book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDive planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e reading weather, wind, tides, current and swell, and choosing the right site for the conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e buddy systems, blackout awareness and knowing when to call it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShark awareness:\u003c\/strong\u003e understanding behaviour and managing encounters with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGear:\u003c\/strong\u003e setting up your equipment and handling a speargun safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreath-hold and duck dives:\u003c\/strong\u003e staying calm, efficient and longer underwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunting technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e where to look, how to move and how to get close to fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthics and accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean, humane shot placement and only taking what you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRules and sustainability:\u003c\/strong\u003e NSW bag and size limits, marine parks and fish ID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatch care:\u003c\/strong\u003e filleting, cleaning and keeping your fish in top condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJordan Black has been teaching spearfishing for over 15 years. He has run numerous courses here in Port Stephens and led spearfishing expeditions across Tonga, Fiji, the Solomon Islands and Indonesia. He grew up diving these waters and knows them inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo freediving experience needed, just be a confident swimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo speargun required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear hire available through Elementa Freediving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA NSW Recreational Fishing Licence is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall groups only. Spots are limited, so book now to secure your place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sea State Co","offers":[{"title":"Sunday 6 December","offer_id":51553880735911,"sku":"SPEAR-NB-2026-12-06","price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7169\/4503\/files\/IMG_0734.heic?v=1792390936","url":"https:\/\/seastateco.com\/products\/intro-to-spearfishing-nelson-bay-port-stephens","provider":"Sea State Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}