Introduction

This introductory course is perfect for those who want to learn the basics of mermaid swimming and master safe and proper underwater swimming with dolphin swimming techniques.

How it works

1. Online Theory: Can be started immediately, no fixed schedule. Online materials and test.

2. Online Meeting: Discussion of the material. About 1 hour at a pre-arranged time.

3. Pool Practice and Exam: 2 hours. Choose your preferred time in the calendar.

What will you learn in the PADI Basic Mermaing?

- How to assemble and wear a monofin, mermaid fin, and other diving equipment (mask, snorkel, paired fins for buddy role)

- How to correctly enter the water with a mermaid fin

- How to safely weight yourself in the pool

- Basic mermaid self-rescue techniques: cramp relief, how to stay afloat in a mermaid fin without swimming

- How to take a full breath correctly and perform recovery breathing after breath-holding

- Basic diving technique

- How to swim underwater without goggles using dolphin swimming technique while maintaining direction

- How to secure and rescue each other

- How to exit the water correctly with a mermaid fin

Prerequisites

• Properly completed and signed declarations.

• Minimum age: 12 years

• 25 m continuous, unaided swimming on the surface

• 3 minutes continuous, unaided floating on the surface

• Good health condition

• Water safety

• No prior diving experience required

Price includes

• Online theoretical material

• 1-hour online meeting: discussing questions before pool practice

• 2-hour protected water training

• Underwater video recording and technique analysis

• Internationally recognized PADI Basic Mermaid certification upon passing

Price does not include

• Mermaid fin, monofin, paired fins (for buddy role), mask, snorkel rental: 2500 HUF

Duration: 3 hours

Location: Budapest, MOM Sport Swimming Pool

Price: 66,000 HUF

Course Structure of PADI Basic Mermaid

The course consists of three segments: theory, online meeting, and two protected water dives in a mermaid fin:

•Online e-learning: Learn independently using the PADI Basic Mermaid eLearning. (If English is not known, extra online lessons can be arranged.) You will learn the origins and culture of mermaid diving, equipment usage, and basic safety. Each chapter ends with review questions to test your knowledge.

•Online meeting: About 1-hour discussion of the material and questions before pool practice. Online theory sessions are held on Wednesdays from 18:00 to 20:00, allowing us to review the key topics together before the weekend's practical training. We recommend going through the materials beforehand so you can come prepared to discuss the most important points. If you happen to miss a live session, don't worry—the recordings will be available for you to watch anytime. Please make sure to complete the online exam at the end of the chapters before the practical training begins. In rare cases, session times may change; if this happens, we will notify you well in advance.

•Confined water session and exam: Start with dry warm-up and stretching. Assemble equipment, learn correct water entry with a mermaid fin. Spend 2x45 minutes in a 2-meter pool learning safe weighting, mermaid swimming techniques on the surface, basic self-rescue, then combine with diving. Learn correct breathing, basic equalization, underwater swimming techniques with and without mask, buddy safety, and proper water exit. Underwater video recordings are made and edited with background music a few days after the course.

•Requirements for successful passing:

o Passing the theoretical exam

o Self-rescue (backfloat and cramp release in a mermaid tail)

o SProper underwater mermaid diving (diving and breathing techniques)

o Diving and maintaining directional control with no mask

o Active buddy procedure

Most students complete all the certification requirements during the course, but if for any reason you don't, no worries—you can finish them later! You have up to one year to complete everything, which you can do with me or with any PADI Mermaid Instructor worldwide. Once you have successfully met all the requirements, you will receive your PADI digital certification, which will be available on your profile.

After the exam, how and to what depth can you dive?

Completing the PADI Beginner Mermaid Swimming course gives you the authorization to dive worldwide up to 3 meters depth with a buddy of equal or higher qualification.

What to bring:

• Swimming goggles

• Swim cap

• Towels

• Bathrobe

• Comfortable swimsuit

• Fitness leggings/shorts

• Slippers

• Drink

The pool water is warm, but if you get cold easily, bring a neoprene diving suit

You can rent monofin, mermaid fin, paired fins, mask, and snorkel at the course or bring your own from the following brands:

o Monofin: Mermaid Linden, FinFun, Suntails, Mermaid Kat. Recommended for beginners: Mermaid Linden monofin.

o Mermaid fin: Cape Cali, Mertailor, FinFun, Suntails, Mermaid Kat

o Paired fins, diving mask, and snorkel: any brand suitable for freediving