Todays episode is with Bryson Sheehy as he gears up to take on the world’s best spearfishermen at the World Championships later this year in Brazil! Bryson and Tim McDonald won the Australian Spearfishing Championship in 2022, now he’s taking on the world, this time in Brazil. Get insight into what goes into preparing for a competition of this caliber, how much an event like this costs to compete in and some actionable hunting tips to help you land your next big fish.
Todays episode is with about 20 spearos from our 1770 Spearfishing Retreat! More than a course, it’s a spearfishing retreat out to some of the worlds best reefs under guidance and instruction from expert spearos. Loads of firsts, PB’s and freezers FULL of fish! Hear from instructors, students, and special guests like Carmen from Dive Spear and Sport, as they share their biggest learnings, frothiest moments, and the camaraderie that made this retreat unforgettable. Join us on our next trip – visit SpearfishingCourses.com.au to book your spot!
Spearfishing Trivia Night on the 1770 Spearfishing Charter
Todays episode is a new concept we’re trying – a spearfishing trivia night! Hosted by Sam The Waterman, Shrek + the That’s Chat podcast boys Smythy and Noffas, Tom Sandstrom, Ben Rennie and the rest of the instructors and crew go head to head in a test of spearfishing knowledge while out on our 1770 Spearfishing Trip. Learn something new about spearfishing and have a good laugh with the boys and girls as Sam tests their knowledge of spearfishing. The froth and competitiveness was high! Audio only episode today, check out our Patreon to get our adless podcast!
Todays interview is with DiveR founder Ray Powell! Ray talks about his journey in spearfishing, starting from competitions as a youngster to founding the company we all know and love – DiveR. He shares personal stories, including a close call with decompression sickness and a close encounter with a Irukandji jellyfish. Ray’s known for his generosity, often giving gear to help out new divers. We also dive into some technical talk about fin design and the science behind spearfishing gear. Catch this episode for a mix of personal tales, deep diving wisdom, and a few laughs.
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00:00 Intro
04:14 Ray Powell’s Early Spearfishing Memories
06:14 Founding of DiveR Australia08:55 A Tragic Spearfishing Incident
12:53 Spearfishing Safety and Risks
21:27 A Dangerous Encounter with an Irukandji
29:52 Decompression Sickness in Freediving
39:08 Challenges of Deep Diving, Hydration and Nutrition
48:03 Rediscovering the Joy of Diving
01:03:04 Innovations in Diving Equipment
01:07:13 Wetsuits and Weight Considerations
01:08:56 Fin Rails and Stability
01:09:42 Shorter Blade Fins
01:10:33 Fin Width and Customization
01:11:25 Innovations in Fin Materials
01:17:46 Foot Pockets and Energy Transfer
01:19:22 Diver Australia and Custom Designs
01:25:45 Spearfishing Experiences and Favorite Companions
It’s finally here – Episode 300! We are joined by long time friend of the show Captain Dan Walsh as we go through and listen to the community messages and videos sent in to celebrate episode 300! Hear from yourself – the Noob Spearo community as we go through the many messages and videos you all sent in and hear how the Noob Spearo Podcast and community have helped so many spearos dive better and safer and have an amazing time doing it. We can’t wait to bring you the next 300 episodes!
