Classes and Seminars
Freediving Classes:
Fii Level 1 Freediver Course
Estimated Price per person: $500 (+ or -)
(3 students minimum and 4 students max to maintain a private style class)
The Level 1 course is an introduction to the FII education system. It covers everything from safety & problem management, breathing techniques, & equipment selection to correct freediving methods for gradual depth progression. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to master the correct basic freediving techniques of our system enabling you to confidently freedive to depths up to 66 feet/20 meters.
Throughout the FII Level 1 Freediver course you will learn:
- Level 1 Safety & Problem Management for Freediving
- Level 1 Breath-Hold Technique Development
- Level 1 Confined Water Rescue and Buddy Supervision Techniques
- Introduction to Freediving Specific Equipment
- Basic Physics and Physiology for the Level 1 Freediver
- Freediving Technique Development
- Correct Breathing for Freediving
- Equalization Techniques for the Level 1 Freediver
- Open Water Rescue Skills, Buddy Supervision and Self Evaluation
Student Learning Materials:
Level 1 Student Manual and Workbook,
Level 1 Academic Review
As a F.I.I. Level 1 Freediver you will use the following equipment:
Mask, Snorkel, Wetsuit, Weights, Weightbelt, freediving Fins, Timing device.
Certification Level: Level 1 Freediver. Students are not required to dive the maximum depth of the course for certification. FII certification tests are based on the skills and knowledge you will master throughout your course.
Equipment needed:Freediving wetsuitFreediving fins
- Rubber weight belt
- Low volume mask
- Freediving watch
Send Dan an E-mail if you would like to sign up for a class now:
Spearfishing Classes:
Dan Silveira will be teaching a NEW and INFORMATION PACKED Level 1 spearfishing class. If you don't know the guy, google his name or read about him on the site. When it comes to spearfishing he has a ton of information and secrets that aid to the success that he has had over the past few years. Some of which includes, World Record fish, winning top level spearfishing competitions, diving to 150+ feet on a single breath of air, and competing for team USA in the Worlds Spearfishing Championships. He is now sharing the secrets of the trade with those who want to take his class. Become a better hunter.
Do you have “Fish Instinct”? There are some divers that are known as fish magnets – meaning that fish are drawn to them, but it has little to do with that and more to do with the divers fish instinct, which is a combination of being able to read signs on the fly and making split decisions based on the facts and then applying their level of skill to the situation.
There are several factors that can greatly increase your success as a spearfisherman . The concept of fish instinct is the underlying factor if you want to consistently bring better fish to the beach.
This class will breakdown the concept of fish instinct and give students the ability to apply the knowledge and skills to their spearfishing adventures, no matter where they choose to dive in the world.
Level 1 Spearfishing Class:
Estimated Price: $300 (+ or -) 
The Level 1 spearfishing course is an introduction to the fundamental principles to Hunter instinct, equipment, and how to effectively hunt specific species of fish. It covers everything from safety & problem management, hunting techniques, & equipment selection to correct spearfishing methods for a seamless progression to becoming a better hunter. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to master the their ability to find the best locations, fish and ways to hunt.
Students will look at several different species of fish and how to effetely hunt them. (We will apply more focus towards Nor-Cal and Cen-Cal regions for classes located in California from Point Conception North)
Silveira will evaluate the equipment needed to advance your technique, and how these fish can be taken with greater success.
This is a 1 day Class.
3 students minimum and 4 student max.
We will meet at a designated place in the morning and review the 2 hour powerpoint, then move to our diving destination where we will deploy our new skills and knowledge.
Equipment needed for the class - The Ocean dives
- Mask - Snorkel - Fins - Weight Belt
- Wetsuit suitable for diving in 49° to 55° waters for 3 hours
- Speargun with a max length of 90cm
- underwater diving flashlight - Small to medium size and should be operable with one hand
- Several bottles of drinking water
- Towel
Minimum age of 18 years old.Send Dan an E-mail if you would like to sign up for a class now:
Level 2 Spearfishing Class:
Estimated Price: $500 (+ or -)
Students will look at several different species of fish and how to effetely hunt them. (We will apply more focus towards pelagic, open ocean, fish from around the world.
This class also applies focus to understanding and interpreting oceanic bathymetric charts, using a GPS, and GPS software, as well as using online sources for satellite imagery of water temperatures, visibility reports , and condition predictions.
Silveira will evaluate the equipment needed to advance your technique, and how these fish can be taken with greater success.
Equipment needed for the class - the Pool:
- Freediving Mask - Snorkel - freediving Fins - rubber weight belt or weight harness
- Thin wetsuit for the pool (sortie, core warmer, or 3 mm preferable) It is hard to load the speargun without a neoprene top.
- Speargun with a MINIMUM length of 90cm and Max Length of 140cm.
- Float Line and Buoy. (or Reel mounted on the speargun)
- Freediving watch
- Several bottles of drinking water
- Towel for after the pool work
- Bring your GPS if you have one. Dan will be showing ways to find fishy areas using a GPS, maps and charts.
Equipment needed for the class - The Ocean dives
- Freediving Mask - Snorkel - Fins - Rubber Weight Belt or weight harness
- Wetsuit suitable for diving in 49° to 55° waters for 3 hours
- Speargun with a MINIMUM length of 90cm and Max Length of 140cm.
- Float Line and Buoy. (or Reel mounted on the speargun)
- Freediving watch
- Several bottles of drinking water
- Towel
Minimum age of 18 years old.
Feel free to contact Dan Silveira if you would like to have Dan conduct a class or seminar at your local Dive Center:
