Great course , max is a legend , challenging , informative , professional. We were total first time spearos with very little under water experience. Max is patient , constructive and hugely knowledgeable which helps you remain relaxed and progress. Shot my first fish 🐟. Can’t wait to come back after some more hours at depth .

The camp with Max was brilliant. Although the weather wasn’t great, we still dived on 5 consecutive days and got lobster and some nice fish. Max has a wealth of knowledge and experience that he shared freely and was really accommodating and patient. I highly recommend doing Max’s courses or camps. You won’t regret it.

Fantastic experience. Max and Sam were true professionals, great instructors/hosts and made the whole experience very relaxing and truly amazing. It went above my expectations which were already very high!

I picked up a lot of useful tips from my course with Max, particularly duck diving technique, minimizing drag while descending, and safety rescue procedures, to name a few. All these small changes will hopefully give me slightly longer bottom times. Max put us on some cracking ground for fish, but sadly the fish did not want to play on the day. I would recommend doing a course with the Frenchman, he has so much knowledge available to pass on.

I recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in a one to one spear fishing class with Max, AKA the Frenchman, and I can't stop raving about the experience! From start to finish, it was an adventure that exceeded all my expectations. The instructor is not only skilled and knowledgeable in spear fishing techniques and all diving activities, but you really can feel the true true passion for the sport. The first part of the course is theory about human body and its behaviour under the water, then we reviewed equipment, safety protocols, and underwater tactics. What truly set this class apart was the emphasis on sustainable and responsible fishing practices. The instructor stressed the importance of respecting marine life and ecosystems, which gave the experience an added layer of depth. The real focus of the course though is safety, all safety procedures and how paramount is diving with a buddy. The practical sessions in the water started with a few safety manoeuvres, for yourself and how to provide first aid to your buddy in the event that he blacks out. And I am sure I will take these with me for the rest of my life. The feeling of successfully spearing a target was an incredible rush, and the instructors' feedback helped me refine my technique throughout the class. The class struck a perfect balance between learning and enjoyment. I had plenty of opportunities to ask questions, share stories and so increase my knowledge of the underwater world. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend this spear fishing class to anyone who's looking to start spearfishing and also to more experienced divers. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, Max will tailor the experience to your skill level. Be prepared to learn, laugh, and leave with memories that will last a lifetime. I can't wait to continue practicing what I've learned and exploring more of this amazing sport!

Max has an incredible wealth of knowledge across safety, free diving and spearfishing techniques. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day SF1 course that he put on. It was also great to have Sam on board too, they both share so much alpha in a relaxed friendly environment. Came away with an improved ability in diving / apnea hunting, and came away feeling that we had made some new connections down in the Plymouth spearo space. Highly recommended from me, and I’ll be back to do SF2 when I can soon. Thanks again Max and Sam P.S you also get a cool beanie if you pass! ;) Cheers Matt

As I am quite inexperienced in spearfishing, this course was recommended to me by a friend and it 100% delivered. Sam (who ran the course) was brilliant throughout, giving good feedback and insights to the three of us. I came into the course not being particularly confident in the water but by the end of the course I was diving to 8-10m comfortably with a decent bottom time - thanks to Sam. The progression over the two days was noticeable with all participants. I can't recommend the course enough to newbies for the SF1 or more experienced divers for SF2/3. Its important to learn the fundamentals from people who know what they're doing, especially in a sport that can be very dangerous. Thanks very much for the weekend Max & Sam 👍 All the best

I had the opportunity to attend one of Underwater Foraging UK’s lobster foraging courses recently, and boy was I impressed by the professionalism I experienced throughout the course. Sam spent the morning going through the detail of how best to approach lobster foraging, and it quickly became apparent that I had absolutely no idea what I was doing before this course 😂. The planning and detail required for a successful forage was extensive, but Sam explained this clearly and concisely. I was keen to put the mornings teachings in practice so we headed out in the afternoon on Max’s rib, to some of the surrounding areas. Gail force winds were predicted but Sam was in control of the rib at all times, he gave me a safety brief also whilst we were on board. Once we got to the location, we jumped in and started scouting the area for potential hot spots. Sam could have (I’m sure) very easily taken the lead and showed me the lobster holes, but like any good trainer he was ensuring that I was putting the theory into practice myself. We managed to find a brilliant 4 pound lobster that I took home, which I’m obviously very chuffed with. Can’t comment enough on the overall professionalism, safety and quality of the course. It’s honestly a real bargain given the amount of content provided!