UAE Spearfishing/Freediving Trip 2008

[jonny_grant]

that would be an amazing trip Sara but i cant afford 12000dhs for 24hours only! would have been amazing tho. i was informed today that the law in dubai is completely illegal for spearfishing in dubai and jail for upto 6 months! i would like to meet up with some other spearo's in dubai but not paid just a gathering near some rocks where everyone could just come for a little spearfishing get together to meet some people!

[island_sands]

Originally Posted by jonny_grant

that would be an amazing trip Sara but i cant afford 12000dhs for 24hours only! would have been amazing tho. i was informed today that the law in dubai is completely illegal for spearfishing in dubai and jail for upto 6 months! i would like to meet up with some other spearo's in dubai but not paid just a gathering near some rocks where everyone could just come for a little spearfishing get together to meet some people!

jonny it would be split between 10 people, in any case, we will do other boat dives. we know places to go without getting busted and you can spear legally in Sir Bu Nair (Sheikh Marwan does) and also in Umm Al Quwain

[jonny_grant]

oohhh lol 1200dhs... that aint bad really are we free diving or scuba? how many dives for spearfishing will we get/hours approximately? thanks Sara i ahve been reading about SWB to widen my knoledge of spearfishing you'll be pleased to know hope to see you soon on the free diving course

[jonny_grant]

hey fox =, we get a wide range of fish really, main fish are snapper, hamour, trevally, kingfish, queenfish, grouper etc. some sharks if your into that :P your basic tropical species sometimes very rarely some tuna as well size can be from 1kg to 40kg! my friends and i have shot 6kg hamour just of the beaches out here and 6kg trevally from the same place! depth ( free diving) will generally be about 10m - 30m and if you want deeper there are and if you want shallower there are a wide range of depths. hope this has given you a bit more info

[capetownguy]

hey...i think ive changed my mind...hehehe
if its in feb next year it gives me time to get the money together etc..
so when the plans are finalised and everyone knows whats happening and when..and how much...ill let you know for sure.....

[island_sands]

i am balls to the wall this week, but will put together a proposed agenda (including courses by Emma Farrell) next week.

[mudaris]

I've just moved to Dubai (though have been in the Gulf for a while) and would be up for this trip, and/or any others.
I've never speared b4, just dived, but it looks fun and I'm keen to start - any tips for a newbie in Dubai appreciated.
Thanks
M
PS Have dived UAE for several years and was amazed at the mention of 40m viz.....best I've ever seen was half this! Do tell where!

[island_sands]

Originally Posted by mudaris

I've just moved to Dubai (though have been in the Gulf for a while) and would be up for this trip, and/or any others.
I've never speared b4, just dived, but it looks fun and I'm keen to start - any tips for a newbie in Dubai appreciated.
Thanks
M
PS Have dived UAE for several years and was amazed at the mention of 40m viz.....best I've ever seen was half this! Do tell where!

hey there, the vis was where the Anita wreck is, will ask for coordinates, very deep water though (92metres) and surrounded by Iranian oil tankers

oh i love living here always an exciting moment, especially as i lost my top that day and it was a big scramble to get it back on what with being surrounded by interested onlookers

[jonny_grant]

hey Sara can you answer this :
1. what are the exact laws in Dubai for spearfishing
2. what are the exact laws in Sharjah for spearfishing
3. what about over on the east coast i.e. Khorfakkan, fujeirah, thanks a lot
talk to you soon

[island_sands]

Originally Posted by jonny_grant

hey Sara can you answer this :
1. what are the exact laws in Dubai for spearfishing
2. what are the exact laws in Sharjah for spearfishing
3. what about over on the east coast i.e. Khorfakkan, fujeirah, thanks a lot
talk to you soon

Jonny
How long is a piece of string?

Edit: read this
Ministry of Environment & Water

[mudaris]

Having read through the Min Of Env document, the only mention of spear gun use being banned is when using compressed air - ie scuba diving

Article (52)
It is forbidden for diving hobbyists to:

5- Use fishing guns while using diving equipments (compressed
oxygen).

So looks OK for freediving spearos.
However, the document also states (Article 45)that

It is forbidden to... possess...atheistic materials used for fishing

So ensure your speargun is of the true believer type!

[island_sands]

Originally Posted by mudaris

However, the document also states (Article 45)that

It is forbidden to... possess...atheistic materials used for fishing

So ensure your speargun is of the true believer type!

My guns are born again....

[island_sands]

Guys/gals

I haven't forgotten this. I have contacted the yacht owner and he is happy to know you are coming over.

I am still a little tied up at work but promise to get something up soon.

[podge]

Originally Posted by island_sands

I am still a little tied up at work but promise to get something up soon.

Would that be with leather straps and hand cuffs or just plain silk rope?

[jonny_grant]

ooh dont say that mate i dont think Sara will take to that too kindly! thanks a lot for your help, i read that in another article that freediving is ok with guns, thank god thats what i do!
thanks again!