Become a Confident Underwater Forager in Just Three Days
Take your skills from beginner to confident spearo in just three days with Delphy Pool’s most comprehensive spearfishing programme. This course combines freediving certification, advanced spearfishing theory, and a full day in the ocean applying your skills. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge, confidence, and internationally recognised qualifications to hunt sustainably and dive with purpose.
Rated Cornwall's Top Underwater Marine Foraging School
Course Details
Price: £675 (equipment included)
Join Delphy Pool for three unforgettable days connecting with the underwater world through marine foraging and sustainable ocean practices.
Created by National Spearfishing Champion Matt Hill and AIDA Master Freediving & Spearfishing Instructor Oliver Cacioppo, this course combines internationally recognised freediving qualifications with in-depth local ocean marine foraging knowledge and practical ocean experience.
Across the three days, you’ll complete your AIDA 1 & AIDA 2 Freediving Certifications while learning how to identify, harvest and interact with marine life in the Cornish Ocean responsibly. The course places strong emphasis on breath-hold technique, dive planning, safety, and ethical foraging practices, giving you the skills to explore the underwater world with confidence and respect.
Time in the sea allows you to put theory into practice, developing calm, controlled dives and a deeper understanding of Cornwall’s marine environment.
Throughout the course, you’ll enjoy full access to Delphy Pool’s premium facilities, including hot showers, a dedicated classroom space and our wood-fired hot tub – the perfect place to unwind and reflect after a day in the water.
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NOTE: This course runs alongside Freediving & Spearfishing Course.
What’s Included & Requirements
Your course fee covers all equipment, pool hire, certification fees, and in-water training.
- Optional boat dives are available for £35–£45, payable on the day and subject to weather and tide.
- No prior spearfishing or marine foraging experience is needed, but you must be able to swim confidently and use a snorkel and mask.
Please note: You should be confident swimming around 1 metre underwater and comfortable going below the surface.
If you’re not quite there yet, we recommend getting a few hours of swimming and snorkelling practice before your course so you can feel more relaxed and confident in the water.
Skills You’ll Master
Day 1 – AIDA 1 Certification
- Freediving basics and theory.
- Breath-hold techniques and recovery breathing.
- Safe equipment use for freediving and spearfishing.
- Speargun setup for optimal performance.
Day 2 – AIDA 2 Certification
- Advanced freediving skills including equalisation and buddy rescue.
- Dive planning for safe and effective spearfishing.
- Target practice, gun rigging (in and out of water), and safety drills.
- Understanding bottom time and how to use it to your advantage.
- End the day unwinding in our wood-fired hot tub.
Day 3 – Mastering Spearfishing
- Full-day spearfishing adventure in Cornwall’s rich marine environment.
- Optional boat trip for offshore hunting.
- Ethical dispatch and preparation of your catch.
- Optional cook-up on the beach or at Delphy.
Course Schedule
Day One: Morning theory and pool work leading to your AIDA 1 certification. Afternoon practical training in equipment use and breath-hold skills.
Day Two: Advanced freediving skills and AIDA 2 certification, plus in-depth ocean foraging theory and practice. Evening relaxation in the hot tub.
Day Three: Open-water Marine Foraging adventure with the option for a boat trip. Day ends with an optional cook-up of your catch.
Booking & Additional Info
This course is limited to small groups to ensure personalised coaching and maximum safety. All equipment is provided, so you can focus on building skills and enjoying the experience.
By the end of the three days, you’ll have two freediving certifications, a complete understanding of sustainable marine foraging techniques, and the confidence to hunt and forage anywhere in the world.
Bring swimwear, a towel, and warm layers for after dives.
We also recommend old shoes or flip-flops for walking at dive sites.
Bad Weather and Sea Conditions
If sea conditions are not suitable or safe, training will continue at Delphy Pool, where we can work on freediving, safety and spearfishing techniques.
Our aim is to create safe, competent divers, so there is always more to learn and valuable use can still be made of the training day.
In some cases, it may be possible to rebook sea-based training on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. This is strictly at the discretion of Delphy Pool and subject to availability.
Book Three-Day Underwater Marine Foraging Course
Spaces are limited – take a look at our upcoming course dates below to get booked in.
Got a question or looking for an alternative date? Reach out anytime as we’d love to hear from you.
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NOTE: This course runs alongside Freediving & Spearfishing Course.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the three-day marine foraging course include freediving certification?
Yes, this course includes AIDA1 & 2 freediving certification alongside foraging training.
Why choose a three-day foraging course over shorter options?
The extended time allows for deeper apnea training, AIDA certification, more dives, and greater skill progression.
What extra skills are taught on the three-day course?
Advanced fish identification, ethical hunting, and dynamic apnea training for longer bottom time.
Do I need a boat for this spearfishing course?
No, much of the course is shore-based, though we also explore deeper sites accessible by boat if conditions allow.
Is three days of marine foraging training suitable for beginners?
Yes, it’s open to beginners, but also perfect for those who want a more intensive marine foraging course UK.