Course: Advanced Mermaid
The PADI Advanced Mermaid/SSI Ocean Mermaid certification program is the next step if you have already completed the Mermaid Course and you are ready to develop your skills in open water.
$400
All courses require the completion of the Diver Medical Form, Assumption of Liability Form, and Safe Mermaid Practices Statement of Understanding Form, before participating in a course.
Minimum age ~ 12 yrs. A 3-day certification course with a certified PADI/SSI Mermaid Instructor. Through classroom and in-water sessions in open water, Build upon your basic mermaid skills and learn to navigate open water environments, refine your mermaid swimming techniques, and learn advanced safety techniques. You'll also learn how to be environmentally friendly in open water mermaiding, including what to expect from aquatic life and how to avoid harm. To enroll, participants must be able to swim 100m and float for 10 minutes unassisted.
Mermaid Program FAQs
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$400
All courses require the completion of the Diver Medical Form, Assumption of Liability Form, and Safe Mermaid Practices Statement of Understanding Form, before participating in a course.
Minimum age ~ 12 yrs. A 3-day certification course with a certified PADI/SSI Mermaid Instructor. Through classroom and in-water sessions in open water, Build upon your basic mermaid skills and learn to navigate open water environments, refine your mermaid swimming techniques, and learn advanced safety techniques. You'll also learn how to be environmentally friendly in open water mermaiding, including what to expect from aquatic life and how to avoid harm. To enroll, participants must be able to swim 100m and float for 10 minutes unassisted.
Mermaid Program FAQs
Check the Calendar to join an existing class.
Course Information
This course contains (1) in person classroom session, (1) pool session with your instructor and (2) open water sessions where you learn and practice freediving & mermaid skills. Build upon your basic mermaid skills and learn to navigate open water environments, refine your mermaid swimming techniques, and learn advanced safety techniques. In two confined water sessions, in which you'll learn to 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 turn, underwater handshaking mermaid bubbles, and back glides. You'll also learn how to be environmentally friendly in open water mermaiding, including what to expect from aquatic life and how to avoid harm.
Upon mastery of course skills you will receive a PADI Advanced Mermaid certification.
For Ages 12-Adult. Minor children must have a parent or guardian remain on site.
REQUIRED SWIM ABILITY:
The ability to swim at least 50m without swim aids / floatation devices.
The ability to back float on the water's surface at least 5 minutes without sinking.
The ability to submerge and swim under water without panicking.
INCLUDED EQUIPMENT: 1 Fabric mermaid tail rental with Monofin
WHAT EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES TO BRING:
PERSONAL TAIL USAGE: Cape Cali Divetails (Mahina monofin) and the Mertailor Guppy (Linden monofin) are the preferred brand of choice for this class. Please contact us to discuss your personal tail if it is another type.
LOCATIONS: Dive Utah; Holladay, Neptune Divers; SLC, Utah & appropriate open water sites surrounding SLC, UT
Freediving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a freediving course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
Upon mastery of course skills you will receive a PADI Advanced Mermaid certification.
For Ages 12-Adult. Minor children must have a parent or guardian remain on site.
REQUIRED SWIM ABILITY:
The ability to swim at least 50m without swim aids / floatation devices.
The ability to back float on the water's surface at least 5 minutes without sinking.
The ability to submerge and swim under water without panicking.
INCLUDED EQUIPMENT: 1 Fabric mermaid tail rental with Monofin
WHAT EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES TO BRING:
- 1 Low-Volume, Freediving or SCUBA Mask
- 1 J-Style Freediving Snorkel
- A SECURE swimsuit for training purposes
- Towels
- 1 Pair of Freediving Long Fins OR Bifins (standard SCUBA style fins) These are available for rental if needed.
- You are welcome to bring a 3-5mm wetsuit to wear if you get cold easily, but our dive site is warm year round.
- 1 Swimming / Synchro Style Nose Clip OR Sinus Saver Nose Plugs - optional.
- A notebook, water bottle, snacks, sandals, and a warm change of clothes.
- Mermaid Portraits in a Mermaid tail
- Videos of the in-water session
PERSONAL TAIL USAGE: Cape Cali Divetails (Mahina monofin) and the Mertailor Guppy (Linden monofin) are the preferred brand of choice for this class. Please contact us to discuss your personal tail if it is another type.
LOCATIONS: Dive Utah; Holladay, Neptune Divers; SLC, Utah & appropriate open water sites surrounding SLC, UT
Freediving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a freediving course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
"What a fun way to learn about the magic of becoming a mermaid - the ultimate fantasy! Great instruction about not only the art but the skill and safety of swimming underwater with proper breathwork."
~ PADI Advanced Mermaid