PADI Basic Mermaid

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The PADI Basic Mermaid™ course combines learning supporting knowledge and principles with a confined water skill development session to introduce the fun of fundamental mermaid diving. The course covers mermaid diving's background and culture, primary safety considerations, equipment and basic water skills.

Includes mermaid discover outfit to use, pool entry and mermaiding video

• To enroll in a Discover Mermaid experience, you must be at least six years old. 
• You need to be able to swim at least 25m/80ft without swim aids, float comfortably at the surface for at least 3 minutes, and be in good physical health. 
• No prior snorkeling, skin diving, or freediving course completion is required.

The PADI Basic Mermaid experience consists of two phases:

1. Theory: Study independently using PADI Basic Mermaid eLearning before class; Besides, your instructor will conduct class sessions in person. [90 mins]
2. Water Session: A confined water (pool or pool-like location) session to learn and practice basic mermaid diving skills, problem prevention, and handling, and how to make mermaid dives. [180 mins]

• In the PADI Mermaid experience, you will use a monofin (i.e., a mermaid tail), bins, mask, and snorkel for free, as they are included in the course fee.
• You may also use a wet suit and weight belt. 
• Using gear designed specifically for mermaiding is best; however, in this introductory experience, you may be able to use snorkeling equipment you already own. If you are a freediver, some of your gear (e.g. mask, fins, snorkel) is also mermaiding gear. 

1 - 4 students