Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese, English, Spanish
- Duration7
- DifficultyBeginner
- Private Groups & Team Building
- 4 Min Group Size
- 8 Max Group Size
- 48 hours Advance Booking Time
- €200 Price Per Person (Groups)
- €800 Minimum Booking Value
- On-Site Location Options
- Next Date07/11/2026
What's Included
Included
- 🌊 Ten theory modules delivered over eight hours on day one
- 📘 Full course manual to refer back to after the course
- 🚤 Three-hour practical spearfishing session at sea by boat on day two
- 🤿 Instruction throughout the course by Miguel Ferreira, a CMAS-certified spearfishing instructor
- 📚 Training covering equipment, diving and hunting techniques, safety, marine biology, ocean sciences, Portuguese legislation, ethics and responsible spearfishing practices
Not Included
- 🤿 Spearfishing equipment, which each participant must provide for the practical sea session
- ℹ️ Any other services not mentioned above
Location Details
Salvimar Portugal - Miguel Ferreira, Rua Alto do Lagoal Loja 11, Caxias, Portugal
Bookings close 72 hours before the workshop starts.
Your Teacher
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Miguel Ferreira is a sports coach with a background in Marine Sciences and a strong connection to the aquatic environment. He has 15 years of experience in training and teaching courses, building a career centred on knowledge sharing and technical development.
He works as an Assistant Instructor with Apnea Academy, is a Grade 1 Underwater Activities Coach and a CMAS Instructor, combining technical knowledge with practical experience in teaching and training.
In competition, he has built a strong and consistent track record, achieving several notable titles: two-time National Club Champion in the Second Categories, National Elite Team Champion, National Triples Champion and National Doubles Champion, alongside multiple regional and national team competition victories.
With an approach focused on technical progression and performance, Miguel combines experience, precision and a passion for underwater sports.
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FAQ's
You will learn about equipment selection and maintenance, underwater diving and hunting techniques, safety protocols and emergency procedures, marine biology, ocean sciences, Portuguese legislation, ethics and responsible spearfishing practices.
You must bring your own mask, snorkel, wetsuit, belt, weights, socks and fins for the practical sea session. No materials are needed for the theory day.
The minimum age is 14, with written parental consent required.
Yes. The practical session may be rescheduled depending on sea conditions.
You will leave with a comprehensive theoretical foundation and practical sea experience in spearfishing, supported by a full course manual.
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Paulo Almeida
Curso muito útil, com um instrutor muito bom, mas com o tempo da parte prática curto. O horário do curso estava mal registado no web site da Hands On. Recomendo.