While a number of club members are certified scuba and skindiving instructors, freediving is still the main emphasis. Without the cumbersome handling of heavy scuba equipment we usually stay out in the water for longer periods of time, several hours, without coming ashore or returning to the boat. Freedivers can generally cover much larger areas in a days diving. There s pros and cons regarding the actual time spent while below the surface, although it's been proven that the silent, stalking, competent breath holder actually has the advantage over the scuba diver in getting close to most game fish. Strict safety practices are adhered to at all times in club functions.
Diving when enjoyed within the perimeter of generally accepted rules is considered to be safe.
A former lady member was multiple national women spearfishing champion. A good number of the members have developed the expertise in making some of their own customized equipment. There s no more prized big game speargun than the one you personally design and build yourself. Many of us have our very own spearguns and other equipment, reels, trailing lines, weight belts, etc. which are personally made. Some of the old timers have been active in the group longer than the total age of others.