The PADI Mermaid™ course includes knowledge development and at least two water skill sessions (scheduled for same-day) 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.
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Ability to swim at least 50m and float comfortably at the surface for at least 3 minutes
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Complete online eLearning for PADI Mermaid – Knowledge Development Session 1 & 2
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Complete all skills for PADI Basic Mermaid – Confined Water Session 1
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Complete Confined Water Session 2
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Correctly execute one floating motionless (static apnea) mermaid dive.
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Demonstrate proper removal of the mermaid outfit and tail as part of an emergency drill.
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Perform at least one dynamic apnea of at least 25 meters/80 feet while wearing a mermaid tail.
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Demonstrate correct buddy procedures for another mermaid performing a dynamic apnea.
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Perform dynamic apnea, use the dolphin kick to swim 15 meters/50 feet and finish with a C-shape turn.
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Perform dynamic apnea, use the dolphin kick to swim 15 meters/50 feet and finish with U-shape side turn.
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Correctly perform a mermaid exhaling descent.
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As part of a correctly executed mermaid dive, perform the following skills:
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Demonstrate proper breathing technique before, during and after each dive
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Make a vertical, headfirst duck dive, from the surface in water too deep in which to stand.
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Demonstrate an efficient dolphin kick underwater while maintaining directional control.
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Demonstrate the correct procedures for the following mermaid diving skills:
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Backward somersault turn
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Underwater hand shaking (team combination movement)
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Mermaid bubbles
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Back glide
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Demonstrate an appropriate exit technique.
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