The minimum age for Basic Mermaiding Group Class is 12.

Ask about training for ages 11 and younger. 

Description

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. 

At Dive World Austin you will complete a classroom session (approximately four hours) and a pool session (approximately four hours).

Academic

The PADI Basic Mermaid course consists of two phases:

• Study independently using PADI Basic Mermaid eLearning (or your instructor may conduct class sessions if not available in your language).

Equipment

In the PADI Basic Mermaid course, you will use a monofin (i.e. mermaid tail), mask, snorkel, and fins. You may also wear a weight belt. Using gear designed specifically for mermaiding is best;

A confined water (pool or pool-like location) session to learn and practice basic mermaid diving skills, problem prevention, and handling, and how to make mermaid dives