SSI Spearfishing Courses & Expeditions
SSI Spearfishing Education exclusively taught by coach Luca Malaguti, Instructor Trainer and 50-meter spearo.
What is Tide to Table?
Tide to Table, also called "catch & cook" is a concept we strongly live by at
the Siquijor Freediving School.
We emphasize and teach the SERENE principle in spearfishing:
Selective - we target only specific fish species (mostly pelagic)
Ethical - we kill fish ethically, similar to the Japanese "Ikejime" philosophy
Responsible - we prioritize safety first, for us and the coral reefs
Environment - we study our nature and conditions before going out for a catch
Nourishing - we don't simply kill anything, we target the most nutritious fish
Empathetic - we acknowledge we're taking a life of a living creature, respect it
If you cannot live by these principles, we don't want you out with us. We think before we pull the trigger, and sometimes we come back empty handed. That's how nature works!
Our courses are designed to get you to spearfish deeper and safely. We ask everyone to have a minimum Wave 2 certificate or equivalent.
Spearfishing Course - Level I
SSI - Basic Spearfishing Level 1
Time Commitment: 1 Day (5 hrs)
Max Depth: 20 meters
Cost: 285 $USD
Sessions:
1x Theory session on spearfishing techniques - 1.5hr
1x Confined water session (gun handling & shooting) - 1.5hr
1x Spearfishing dive session on Siquijor Island - 2hrs
Skills you will learn:
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Gun handling & loading
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Duck dive with the gun
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Safety systems
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Spearfishing hang
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Taking a shot
What's included:
Coach Luca Malaguti (90m freediver/47m spearo)
Boat, captain and local guide
All freediving and spearfishing gear included
Professional guns, buoys, lines and gear
Video analysis is included
Access to SSI International Digital Materials
SSI International Spearfishing Certificate (50 $USD value)
Extra Notes:
Location and times are weather dependent
Private rate available upon request
Max. 4 & Min. 2 persons
Pre-requisistes:
Comfortable in an open water setting
Level 1 Beginner Course or equivalent
Spearfishing Course - Level II
SSI - Intermediate Spearfishing Level 2
Time Commitment: 2.5 Days (12 hrs)
Max Depth: 25 meters
Cost: 705 $USD
Sessions:
2x Theory sessions on advanced spearfishing - 3hrs
1x Dry Session on lung stretching & flexibility - 1.5hr
1x Confined water session (gun handling & shooting) - 1.5hr
1x Freediving depth session for spearfishing skills - 1.5hrs
2x Spearfishing dive sessions on Siquijor Island - 4hrs
Skills you will learn:
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Spearfishing rescues
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Learn the breakaway system
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Use a reel system gun
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Intro to pole spearing
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Hunting tactics & strategy
What's included:
Coach Luca Malaguti (90m freediver/47m spearo)
Boat, captain and local guide
All freediving and spearfishing gear included
Professional guns, buoys, lines and gear
Video analysis is included
Access to SSI International Digital Materials
SSI International Spearfishing Certificate (50 $USD value)
Extra Notes:
Location and times are weather dependent
Private rate available upon request
Max. 4 & Min. 2 persons
Pre-requisistes:
Comfortable in an open water setting
Level 2 Advanced Course or equivalent
Spearfishing Course - Level III
SSI - Advanced Spearfishing Level 3
Time Commitment: 4 Days (17hrs)
Max Depth: 30 meters
Cost: 1100 $USD
Sessions:
2x Dry Session on lung stretching & flexibility - 3hrs
3x Theory sessions on advanced spearfishing - 3hrs
1x Confined water session (gun systems & shooting) - 2hrs
2x Freediving depth session for spearfishing skills - 3hrs
3x Spearfishing dive sessions on Siquijor Island - 6hrs
Skills you will learn:
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Advanced deep rescues
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Deep hangs & the "aspetto"
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Master breakaway system
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Master reel gun system
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Variable Weight (VWT) spearfishing
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Intro to guiding
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Becoming a SSI Spearfishing Instructor
What's included:
Coach Luca Malaguti (90m freediver/47m spearo)
Boat, captain and local guide
All freediving and spearfishing gear included
Professional guns, buoys, lines and gear
Video analysis is included
Access to SSI International Digital Materials
SSI International Spearfishing Certificate (50 $USD value)
Extra Notes:
Location and times are weather dependent
Private rate available upon request
Max. 4 & Min. 2 persons
Pre-requisistes:
Comfortable in an open water setting
Level 3 Master Course or equivalent
Our ethics on spearfishing
We never guarantee sightings or hunting
We only catch sustainable fisheries and species
We think before we pull the trigger
We respect the local marine flora and fauna
We respect local hunters, communities and fishermen
We take only what we need for the day
We teach the Tide To Table mentality
We gut, prep and cook our fish together
We share what we catch
Already an experienced spearfisher?
If you have taken a spearfishing course, have 10 years+ of global
experience in spearfishing and can freedive to 40 meters+
then you qualify for our PRO Spearfishing expeditions below.
See below
PRO Spearo Pricing
These expeditions include:
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Pro coach and guide Luca Malaguti (90m freediver & 47m spearo)
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High quality gear and equipment (hand-made wood & carbon guns)
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Aluminium expedition boat (with Yamaha 75hp)
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Local guide, captain and gasoline
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Use of our school facilities and space
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Pre-dive safety briefing, FISH ID and dive planning
Anytime of day. We bring you to a local spot 15-30min away from our school. Minimum 2 hours in the water. A great adventure to get to know spearfishing on Siquijor Island. Max. 4 people.
Local Expedition - 150USD
Our most popular expedition. Set sail at 3pm and return after sunset, usually 6pm-6:30pm. Expect to spearfish for 2.5-3 hours. Maximum 4 people.
Sunset Expedition - 180USD
For the early birds. Meet at 5:30am, set sail by 6am and be out spearfishing for 3 hours. We can visit FADs or deep reef hunting. Maximum 4 people.
Sunrise Expedition - 200USD
Explore Siquijor Island by boat and visit untouched locations. Full day (8 hours) and you choose if you want to start at sunrise or end at sunset. Includes fruit, drinks and stopping by a beach to cook our catch and rest between dives. Max. 4 people.
Full Day Expedition - 250USD
