Charl Marais

I am a PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer for PADI EMEA and Asia Pacific.MSc in Biology and training in medical physiology, I have trained freedive instructors for PADI, RAID and CMAS in South Africa, Maldives, Mozambique and Sri Lanka. Having written various scientific articles, PADI accredited specialty courses, and professional trining courses, specifically the PADI Freediver Staff instructor course, I find myself teaching freediving nationally and internationally.I believe in creating opportunities for all, I focus on training freedive instructors to start their own freedive businesses or find employment in current businesses.

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Deep Spearfishing Course Cape Town: Advanced Training for Deeper Water

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  Key Points: Advanced Depth Training: Develop the techniques needed to spearfish effectively and safely in deeper water. Better Dive Efficiency: Improve duck dives, finning, equalisation, relaxation and bottom-time management. Advanced Hunting Techniques: Learn how fish behaviour and hunting strategies change as depth increases. Deep-Diving Safety: Build stronger buddy-diving, recovery and rescue procedures for deeper […]

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Choosing the Right Spearfishing Wetsuit for Cape Town Waters

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Key Summary  Cape Town water is cold, variable, and demands proper exposure protection.  A 5 mm spearfishing wetsuit is the most practical choice for most conditions.  A 3 mm wetsuit is used in warmer or shallow summer dives.  Open cell wetsuits offer warmth and flexibility, while double nylon suits offer durability.  Kelp forests, surge, and rocky entries all influence your wetsuit choice.  Choosing the right

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Rooi-Els Freedive Sites: Snorkelling and Spearfishing Adventure in False Bay

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Key Summary Overview of the Rooi-Els dive sites, Rooi-Els Point and Coral Gardens. Description of marine biodiversity and underwater features. Tips for accessing the sites and optimal diving conditions. Safety recommendations and gear suggestions for a rewarding dive. Rooi-Els Dive Site Overview Rooi-Els, located on the eastern shores of False Bay, South Africa, is home to two

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The Great African Kelp Forest – Cape Town’s Underwater Wilderness 

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Key Summary – Discover the vast kelp forests of Cape Town, part of the Great African Seaforest. – Learn how these ecosystems support marine life and why guided tours make them accessible. – Understand the importance of conservation and eco-friendly snorkelling. – Join Cape Town Dive Centre to experience this natural wonder safely.   Few people realise that Cape

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Guided Snorkelling in Cape Town – The Great African Kelp Forest

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Key Summary Experience Cape Town’s world-famous Great African Kelp Forest Snorkel with certified guides. Learn how guided snorkelling improves safety, comfort, and understanding of local marine life. Discover why Cape Town Dive Centre is the region’s most trusted operator for guided snorkel tours. Find out what to expect on a tour, from safety briefings to

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Snorkelling in Cape Town

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Key Points Summary Cape Town offers some of the most unique snorkelling experiences in South Africa, with easy access to both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Top snorkelling locations include Boulders Beach, Oudekraal, and Miller’s Point, each known for calm conditions and abundant marine life. Expect encounters with penguins, seals, and fish species like Red

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PADI Snorkel Guide Professional Course – ISO 13970 Certification

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Key Summary  Gain an edge in yacht and cruise-liner recruitment with an ISO 13970-compliant PADI Snorkel Professional Guide certification. Train with Cape Town Dive Centre, South Africa’s authorised provider of the course. Complete an intensive 4-day / 20-hour program that builds practical skill, safety competence, and guest-management confidence. Enhanced prerequisites match Freediver-level ability, raising your

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Crosses Shore Dive Site in False Bay near Rooi-Els

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Key Summary  Overview of the Crosses dive site and its historical significance.  Detailed insights into underwater features and marine life.  Conditions for diving, best times, and safety tips.  Gear recommendations tailored to the Crosses    Crosses Dive Site Overview  The Crosses Dive Site, also known as Kruis, is a compelling dive location situated near Rooi-Els

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Freediving Boss 400 Wreck

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Key Summary  Overview of the BOS 400 wreck, a well-known dive site on the Atlantic Seaboard  Detailed description of the wreck’s history and diving conditions  Marine life and underwater landscape surrounding the wreck  Best times and conditions for diving  Safety tips and considerations, particularly due to the instability of the wreck  Gear recommendations (without spearfishing

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Gordon’s Bay Diving and Spearfishing Cow and Calf

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Key Summary Overview of Cow and Calf as a spearfishing and freediving spot near Gordon’s Bay. Detailed description of marine life, underwater features, and conditions. Safety considerations, including the use of a buoy line for visibility. Gear recommendations for successful and safe dives. Cow and Calf Dive Site Overview Cow and Calf is a popular

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