ABOUT
The creation of Maui Spearfishing Academy (MSA) stems from a rich passion for both the sport of fishing, as well as a love for the reef and its inhabitants throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
For over 40 years, the Twitchell family has been active in recreational diving and fishing on West Maui. Bobby Twitchell, the founder of MSA and Maui native, learned to recognize the nearby coastline as a renewable source of food and fun.
Having earned a degree in Education from Arizona State University, Bobby knew he could combine his love for the Hawaiian waters and extensive knowledge in the sport of spear fishing to teach people how to spearfish. Through the combined efforts of the Twitchell family, and friends, MSA was born.
All of the guides at MSA have been trained in the same freediving techniques as the top American freedivers, and have years of experience fishing our coastline. We offer the most up to date safety and diving knowledge available. All our guests will know how to not only dive safe during our lesson, but for future free dives as well.
Our guests will learn about our delicate reef inhabitants and how they can help further a culture of sustainable activities on our islands. We do this in part by almost ENTIRELY targeting invasive species known to be harmful to our reef systems.
Our guests will leave with a deep understanding of our exciting sport of freediving/spearfishing, and know they got to be a part of so much more than they expected when they first signed up!
We typically begin our adventure at 7:00 a.m. at All About Fish, just north of Ka'anapali on West Maui, where you will be provided quality spearfishing gear. Equipment Includes; Gun, Basic Mask, Snorkel, Basic Fins, Upper-Body Wet Suit, Weight Belt, Gloves.
•Eat breakfast before hand and drink plenty of water. You can pack a lunch, though you should probably save the sandwich meat for another day and make use of the local knowledge of the best places to eat in town.
•Shave that stubble! We would never ask you to lose that mustache though; we have a trick to help with leaky masks due to facial hair.
Find your dive site
Hop into the MSA truck and learn how to read weather patterns as we find the best possible location for the lesson.
Learn how to spearfish
One lesson with us and you will have all the knowledge needed to continue safely and successfully in the sport of spearfishing! You will be instructed on the topics of; Fish identification, fish preservation, gun safety, breath holding techniques and hunting techniques.
Go Spearfishing!
Spend about 2 hours in the water, just long enough to avoid getting cold, as you hunt fish, experience beautiful snorkeling and simply have fun.
On Our Way Home…
We will finish around 12:00 p.m. The time is dependent on the dive location. Simply leave all the equipment with the instructor and get some lunch! We are not shy when it comes to sharing our favorite places to eat or have fun so make sure to gather up all that local knowledge as you plan that next step on your vacation!
SPEARFISHING 101
FREEDIVING 101
We typically begin our adventure at 7:00 a.m. at All About Fish, just north of Ka'anapali on West Maui, where you will be provided all of the free diving gear you will need for the day. (Equipment Includes; Gun, Basic Mask, Snorkel, Basic Fins, Upper-Body Wet Suit, Weight Belt, Gloves.) Thinking about getting into the sport? We will make sure to inform you on all the best and most ideal gear for your needs as you pursue the sport.
•Eat breakfast before hand and drink plenty of water. You can pack a lunch, though you should probably save the sandwich meat for another day and make use of the local knowledge of the best places to eat in town.
•Shave that stubble! We would never ask you to lose that mustache though; we have a trick to help with leaky masks due to facial hair.
Find your dive site
Hop into the MSA truck and learn how to read weather patterns to as we choose from our most desirable Free-diving Training location.
Learn Proper Breathing and Safety Techniques
Our "classroom" portion of the day, the only difference is it's outside, and extremely interactive! Learn the secrets of holding your breath a LONG time. More importantly, learn how to keep each other safe while you free dive so you can really push yourself to the next level!
Go free diving!
Spend about 1.5 hours in the water (just long enough to avoid getting cold) as you dive deeper than ever before, stay down longer than ever before, experience beautiful snorkeling, and simply have fun!
On Our Way Home…
We will finish around 11:00 (time is dependent on dive location)
Just leave all the equipment with the instructor and get some lunch! We are not shy when it comes to sharing our favorite places to eat or have fun so make sure to gather up all that local knowledge as you plan that next step on your vacation!
PRIVATE TOURS
Our Private tours could be anything... From Intro lessons for those who would rather not be in a group setting, to advanced spearfishing sessions, or even deep dive classes to a sunken ship 100' underwater!
This option must be booked over the phone at (808) 446 - 0352
Get your gear
Though these trips vary more, we still typically begin at 7:00 at All About Fish, just north of Ka'anapali on West Maui, where you will be provided quality spearfishing gear. (Equipment Includes; Gun, Mask, Basic Snorkel, Fins, Upper body Wet Suit, Weight Belt, Gloves.)
• Shave that stubble! We would never ask you to lose that mustache though; we have a trick to help with leaky masks due to facial hair.
Find your dive site
Hop into the MSA truck as we read weather patterns to find the best possible location for the dive.
Go Spearfishing and Freediving!
Hunt invasive species and improve your skills as our guides take you spearfishing at your comfort level (and maybe just past it if your up for the challenge!).
On Our Way Home...
We will finish around 12:00 p.m. The time is dependent on the dive location. We are not shy when it comes to sharing our favorite places to eat or have fun so make sure to ask!
Call today to book this trip. (808) 446-0352