Course: Basic Mermaid
Are you are interested in learning the basics of freediving safety, and mermaid swimming? The Basic Mermaid certification program is for you!
$200
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 ~ 6 yrs. A 2 hour certification course with a certified PADI/SSI Mermaid Instructor. Through a classroom and in-water session, learn the basics about swimming safely with a mermaid tail. To enroll, participants must be able to swim 25m and float for 3 minutes unassisted.
Mermaid Program FAQs
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$200
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 ~ 6 yrs. A 2 hour certification course with a certified PADI/SSI Mermaid Instructor. Through a classroom and in-water session, learn the basics about swimming safely with a mermaid tail. To enroll, participants must be able to swim 25m and float for 3 minutes unassisted.
Mermaid Program FAQs
Check the Calendar to join an existing class.
Course Information
In this three hour class the student will learn about the basics of mermaid swimming and freediving (apnea diving) with an on deck learning class followed by an in-water pool session with a max depth of 10ft. This course includes a background in mermaid stories and lore, how to choose and put on a rental mermaid tail or fin, stretches, self rescue skills, the basics of safe breath hold techniques, weighting for buoyancy, surface diving, how to enter and exit the water, how to float, and then have a bit of time to take photos. After successful completion of this class you and/or your child will receive an eCard for Basic Mermaid..
AGES / ABILITIES: Children must be at least 6 years of age (recommended age 8+), at least 48" tall, and be able to float for 3 minutes, swim independently for at least 25m, and be fully comfortable putting their face in the water and swimming underwater without goggles. The max depth in this class is 10 ft. Please be sure that if you are enrolling a child that they are comfortable swimming in deep water.
WHAT TO BRING:
For Ages 6-Adult. Minor children must have a parent or guardian remain on site.
Also Included
LOCATION: Dive Utah; Holladay, Utah
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.
AGES / ABILITIES: Children must be at least 6 years of age (recommended age 8+), at least 48" tall, and be able to float for 3 minutes, swim independently for at least 25m, and be fully comfortable putting their face in the water and swimming underwater without goggles. The max depth in this class is 10 ft. Please be sure that if you are enrolling a child that they are comfortable swimming in deep water.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Towels
- A SECURE swimsuit
- Water
- A change of clothing
- A rental mermaid tail with fin is provided during class, or you can bring your own if you have one of the following brands: Mermaid Linden, Suntails, Mertailor Whimsy, FinFin, or Cape Cali. Mermaid Linden is highly recommended for beginners.
For Ages 6-Adult. Minor children must have a parent or guardian remain on site.
Also Included
- Mermaid Portraits in a Mermaid tail
- Videos of the in-water session
LOCATION: Dive Utah; Holladay, Utah
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.