PADI Mermaid

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The PADI Mermaid™ course includes knowledge development and at least two water skill sessions that develop more dynamic mermaid skills beyond Basic Mermaid™, including many skills that make mermaiding an underwater self-expressive art, separate from other types of diving. 

(Note that the PADI Mermaid course includes Basic Mermaid, so you can start with PADI Mermaid – there is no need to take Basic Mermaid separately.) 

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

• To enroll in a Discover Mermaid experience, you must be at least ten years old. 
• You need to be able to swim at least 50m/160ft without swim aids, able to float comfortably at the surface for at least 5 mins, and in good physical health. 
• As an entry-level mermaid diving course, no prior experience with diving of any kind is required.

The PADI 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. [180 mins]
2. Water Session: Two confined water sessions to learn and prepare for mermaiding, rescue/problem management skills, and the conduct of mermaid dives. You also learn mermaid skills, such as dolphin (butterfly) kicks, C-shape and U-shape side turns, and some skills distinct to mermaid diving, including backward somersault turns, underwater handshaking mermaid bubbles, and back glides. [240 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. 

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