PADI Basic Mermaid – 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.
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Ability to swim at least 25m and float comfortably at the surface for at least 3 minutes
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Complete online eLearning for PADI Basic Mermaid – Knowledge Development Session 1
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Complete Confined Water Session 1
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Swim on the surface for at least 25 meters/80 feet using a dolphin kick in both a face-down and a backward position without sculling or excessive hand and arm use. (This is the length of the pool)
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Demonstrate proper mermaid rescue skills:
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Cramp release technique for self and buddy (at the surface).
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Tread water, drown-proof, bob or float using full mermaid equipment for at least two minutes.
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Back float
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As part of a correctly executed mermaid dive, perform the following skills:
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Demonstrate the proper breathing technique before 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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Swim underwater with no mask, demonstrate dolphin kick underwater while maintaining directional control.
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Demonstrate an appropriate exit technique.
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Demonstrate basic buddy procedures by alternating dives and watching/safety with another diver.
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Skills may include back float breathe up, rolling into the dive, and rolling into the back float for recovery breathing.
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