About the course
The PADI Certified Mermaid course includes knowledge development and at least two water skill sessions that develop more dynamic mermaid skills beyond Basic Mermaiding, including many skills that make mermaiding an underwater self-expressive art, separate from other types of diving. (Note that the Certified Mermaid course includes Basic Mermaid, so you can start with Certified Mermaid; there is no need to take Basic Mermaid separately.)
You must be at least ten years old to enrol in a Certified Mermaid course. You need to swim at least 50m/160ft without swim aids, be able to float comfortably at the surface for at least 5 mins and be in good physical health. As an entry-level mermaid diving course, no prior experience with diving is required.
Academic
The PADI Certified Mermaid course has two phases:
- You’ll develop your knowledge development through independent study with the Certified Mermaid e-Learning and
- You’ll take two confined water sessions to learn and thoroughly prepare you 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.
Equipment
In the Certified Mermaid course, you will use a monofin (a fin within your mermaid tail), mask, snorkel and fins. You may also wear a wetsuit and weight belt. Using gear designed specifically for mermaiding is best; however, in this beginner course, you may be able to use snorkelling equipment you already own. If you are a freediver, some of your gear (e.g. mask, fins, and snorkel) is also mermaiding gear.
Languages
The Certified Mermaid eLearning is available in English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Thai, Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Melayu.
Safety and Standards
PADI Mermaids courses prioritise safety and professionalism. Learn more about the safety and professional standards required to teach a PADI mermaiding course – View now
Making Mermaids courses are instructed by Fiona Ayerst (Mermaid Fi). A 30-year PADI Scuba Instructor ana a PADI Mermaid Instructor – Meet Mermaid Fi
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