Water-based diving sports have been experiencing a rise in participant numbers for many years in Australia. As a result of Covid-19, more people have been turning to individual sport and recreation activities. As a result, spearfishing has increased in popularity exponentially. However, with this influx of beginners comes a lack of experience, leading to safety issues and a higher risk of Shallow Water Blackouts (SWB) and sea-sickness. The Spearfishing Safety Float was designed as a solution to address these issues and improve safety.

During many years of diving, I have experienced first-hand the impact that a lack of nutrients and hydration can have whilst spearfishing and the damage it can cause to your health. As a result, I was motivated to find a simple solution to help decrease the number of blackouts and fatigue cases, which had serious consequences.

After initially investigating the issue, I discovered a lack of viable spearfishing products that addressed access to nutrition and hydration while in the water. My solution involves modifying a spearfishing float to incorporate storage areas for emergency nutrition and hydration supplies. Providing an aid nearby that is easily accessible to the diver should it be needed. My design offers a functional and straightforward solution to the identified problem and can save lives in the future.