Explore the Cornish coast from a different perspective. Practical freediving, selective gathering and the knowledge to make better decisions underwater.
Underwater foraging isn’t simply about catching fish. It’s about learning to read the underwater environment, recognising what can be gathered responsibly and knowing when to leave things alone.
I began teaching freediving and underwater foraging in 2009. In 2014 I published Underwater Foraging – Freediving for Food, having been the first to offer a dedicated underwater foraging course in the UK.
Today I teach it privately, with time to focus on the skills and interests of the person in front of me.
The balance depends on your experience, the conditions and what you’d like to learn.
Relaxation, efficient movement, safe diving practices and spending useful time underwater.
Reading habitat, identifying species and understanding seasons, sizes and local restrictions.
Selective hand gathering and polespear technique, where appropriate to your skills and conditions.
Making considered decisions about what to take, what to leave and why.
No scheduled group courses. Each session is planned around you, with sea-based training subject to suitable weather and visibility.
Focused private coaching with a 30-minute planning call beforehand.
More time to develop and apply your skills, with the programme tailored to your experience and goals.
A shared private course for two people, tailored to your experience and goals.
We’ll discuss your experience and choose an appropriate format before booking. Sea conditions may mean adjusting the programme.
Private coaching vouchers can be arranged as a present. The recipient can then get in touch to discuss their experience and an underwater foraging focus.
Tell us what interests you, how much diving you’ve done and what you’d like to get from a day in the sea.