SAN DIEGO WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hunt the Blue: A Full-Day Beginner Spearfishing Course off the Coronado Islands
A full-day, instructor-led workshop from Just Get Wet that pairs classroom instruction with hands-on freediving and spearfishing practice in clearer, life-rich waters.
Hunt the Blue: A Full-Day Beginner Spearfishing Course off the Coronado Islands.
Spend a day aboard a 40' trawler headed for the Coronado Islands, where clearer water and abundant structure set the stage for an introductory spearfishing course that combines technique, safety drills, fish ID and hands-on hunting under the supervision of certified freediving instructors.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Coronado Islands: clearer water and rich structure
The islands offer visibility often 10–20 feet better than coastal San Diego with varied structure from shallow reefs to deeper drops—ideal for practicing both target work and real hunting scenarios.
Small groups, certified instructors, focused improvement
Instruction comes from certified freediving instructors who keep group sizes tight (a maximum 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio) so you get personalized coaching on skills, safety and technique.
From classroom theory to in-water drills and hunting
The course layers classroom instruction with practical boat-based coaching, in-water rescue and safety drills, target practice for loading and shooting, unloaded fish ID dives, and culminates in supervised hunting and catch care.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You’ll board the Escapade for a full day that blends on-deck teaching during the transit with progressive in-water work at the Coronado Islands: drills and unloaded dives transition into target practice and then supervised hunting, finishing with hands-on catch care at the filet table.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A 5mm two-piece freediving wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel and a weight belt with about 12 lbs of weight are required; booties and gloves are recommended. Spearfishing gear is not included unless rented.
Full kit rental (wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel, weight belt) is available from Just Get Wet for $50/day ($80 for the combo freediver + spear option). A speargun and knife can be rented for $50.
Included are classroom instruction, a captain and guide, and the charter to the Coronado Islands with fuel. Not included are passport, Mexican fishing license (~$15/day), personal dive and spearfishing gear (unless rented), fish processing and food/drinks.
The full-day schedule runs roughly from 7AM to 6PM.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a freediving certification to take this spearfishing course?
Yes. A Beginner Freediver Course through a reputable agency (Molchanovs, FII, PFI, PADI, AIDA or SSI) is a mandatory prerequisite; the operator also offers a combo Beginner Freediver + Spearfishing option for those who qualify.
What gear is required and can I rent it?
Participants must have a 5mm two-piece freediving wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel and a weight belt (~12 lbs); booties and gloves are recommended. Just Get Wet rents a full kit for $50/day ($80 for the combo course) and spearguns/knives for $50.
Is a Mexican fishing license required?
Yes—you must obtain a Mexican fishing license for fishing in Mexican waters; the license is not included and costs about $15 for one day.
How many students per instructor?
The operator keeps a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 3:1 to ensure safety and personalized instruction.
What is a typical daily schedule for the course?
The course is a full-day workshop running approximately from 7AM to 6PM, with classroom work during the outbound transit, in-water drills and hunting at the islands, and catch processing on the return.