Introduction

If you really want to dive deep into the art of mermaid swimming, this course is the perfect choice for you. Beyond the basic training, you can acquire unique skills that make mermaid swimming a unique form of self-expression, setting it apart from other branches of diving. You will learn new rescue techniques that make mermaid swimming even safer. You will also gain insight into why we see, hear, and feel differently underwater, and you will learn about the physiology of freediving.

(The PADI Mermaid Swimming course includes the PADI Beginner Mermaid Swimming course, so you can start with it without needing a separate beginner course.)

How It Works

1. Online Theory: Start immediately at any time. Online study materials and test.

2. Online Meeting: Discussion of the study materials. About 2 hours, scheduled in advance.

3. Pool Practice and Exam: 2x2 hours. Choose available times in the calendar.

What You Will Learn in the PADI Mermaid?

- Quick and safe removal of the mermaid tail underwater in an emergency

- Relaxation techniques and how to float on the surface while holding your breath (static apnea)

- 25 m dynamic apnea in mermaid tail with dolphin (butterfly) swimming technique

- C and U turn techniques at the pool wall underwater

- Various mermaid diving skills: backward somersault underwater, hand-holding (group task), exhalation dives, bubble tricks, backstroke mermaid swimming

-How to buddy up safely

Prerequisites

• Properly filled and signed declarations.

• Minimum 12 years old

• 50 m continuous swim at the surface without assistance

• 5 minutes continuous float at the surface without assistance

• Good health

• Water safety

• No prior diving experience required

Price Includes

• Online theory materials

• 2-hour online consultation: discuss questions from the theory before pool practice

• 4 hours protected water instruction

• Underwater video recording and technique analysis

• Upon successful completion, internationally recognized PADI Mermaid certification

Price Does Not Include

Rental of mermaid tail, monofin, paired fins (for buddy role), mask, snorkel: 5000 HUF

Duration: 3 hours

Location: Budapest, MOM Sport Swimming Pool

Price: 66,000 HUF

Course Structure

The course consists of three segments: theory, online meeting, and four protected water dives with mermaid tail:

•Online e-learning: Learn independently with PADI Mermaid eLearning. (Since the eLearning is in English, additional online lessons can be arranged if needed.) Learn about the physical properties of water, how they affect you as a mermaid, mermaid swimming techniques, and safety knowledge. Chapters end with review questions to test your knowledge. Completion is required to pass the theory section.

•Online meeting: A ~2-hour online meeting to discuss the materials and questions. Then pool practice begins. 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 how to properly enter the water with a mermaid tail. Total 4x45 minutes in the pool. Learn safe weighting, mermaid swimming techniques at the surface, basic self-rescue techniques, correct breathing and recovery after breath-holding. Learn relaxation techniques for breath-holding without swimming, then combine with mermaid swimming. Learn basic equalization, various mermaid swimming techniques from basic to artistic, safety techniques, and proper exit from the water. Underwater videos are recorded and edited with background music, sent to you a few days after the course.

•Requirements for successful passing:

o Passing the theoretical exam

o Self-rescue (emergency removal of the mermaid tail in the water)

o Static apnea

o Dynamic apnea swim 25m

o Dynamic apnea swim15 m U-turn and C-turn techniquesa

o Back glide

o Backward somersault turn

o Mermaid exhale descent

o Demonstration of at least 1 bubble trick

o Underwater handshake (team move)

AMost 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

Completing the PADI Mermaid course allows you to dive worldwide up to 5 meters with a partner of equal or higher qualification (even without a leader, if local regulations allow).

What to Bring

• Swimming goggles

• Swim cap

• Towels

• Bathrobe

• Comfortable swimsuit

• Fitness leggings/shorts

• Slippers

• Drinks

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

• Optional: nose clip for swimming/synchronized swimming

Rental available for monofin, mermaid tail, and paired fins, or bring your own if from the following brands:

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

o mermaid tail: Cape Cali, Mertailor, FinFun, Suntails, Mermaid Kat

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