SpearfishingRI
Private spearfishing Lessons
iN Rhode Island
1-on-1 spearfishing instruction in Rhode Island.
A one-day, life-changing experience learning to spearfish and process wild food for eating in Newport, Rhode Island. Hold your breath, dive beneath the waves, and acquire a skill you'll use forever. You will never look at the ocean the same way after this, and you can rely on yourself to harvest your own food.
We honor the animal, and this experience is not to be taken lightly, if you are interested, you must first book a connection call below.
now booking May - October, 2026
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1:1 Spearfishing mentorship
Learning to hunt and spearfish as an adult is not easy. For many of us, we didn't grow up exposed to harvesting our own food.
Spearfishing Rhode Island is an experience built for beginners at a pace you are comfortable with.
This is not a charter for a photo, this is a skill to be used forever.
"Thank you Max for organizing such wonderful moments beneath the sea and looking after our safety"​
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Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada​​
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Since spearfishing with Max, it has become my most cherished hobby, and I've harvested in oceans around the world.
Keith Murphy, PhD, Founder of Attune Neurosciences
"Max turned me into an athlete underwater and fast tracked me into safely harvesting fish, something I have continued to do since."​
Scott Seamone, PhD Marine Biologist​
Experiences
Your Guide
Max Augliere
Max didn't grow up hunting or spearfishing. He learned as an adult, and quickly realized the power in providing food for himself and his family. He relates to those who didn't grow up learning these skills, and he seeks to initiate them into the lifestyle.
Max has guided world leaders, industry executives, high-schoolers, and everyone in between, and is convinced each of us is capable of learning to spearfish.
At his core, Max believes spearfishing is a rite of passage. He feels it offers a deep sense of self and connection to our natural world, while creating life long advocates for our precious environment.
What you'll learn
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Breath hold and relaxation basics
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Freediving safety to depths up to 25 feet
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Spearfishing and underwater hunting techniques
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Fish identification and regulations
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Fish filleting and processing
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Gear selection and safety, gear troubleshooting and management
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E-scouting, marine weather forecasting, and reading local conditions
