Ready to take your mermaiding skills to new depths? Dive into the open waters and elevate your mermaiding experience with our PADI Advanced Mermaid course! Building upon your PADI Mermaid certification, this advanced program introduces you to the unique challenges and thrills of open water mermaiding. Discover the differences between pool or confined water environments and the expansive, dynamic nature of open waters. Learn essential open water mermaiding techniques tailored to larger, deeper, and more variable conditions. Explore the mesmerizing world of aquatic life – understand what to expect, how it can impact you, and crucial strategies to ensure your safety. Join us and unlock the secrets of open water mermaiding, where every dive is an adventure waiting to unfold!
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Eligibility: Participants must be 12 years or older and hold a PADI Mermaid certification.
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Swimming Requirements: Showcase your swimming prowess by confidently swimming at least 100m/320ft without aids and comfortably floating for 10 minutes at the surface.
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Course Phases:​
- Knowledge Development: Engage in independent study with PADI Advanced Mermaid eLearning.​
- Confined Water Sessions: Immerse yourself in at least two confined water sessions to refine mermaid skills and learn vital rescue/problem management techniques.​​
- Skill Mastery: Master dynamic mermaid maneuvers such as dolphin kicks and backward somersault turns, along with distinct mermaid diving skills like underwater handshaking and mermaid bubbles.
- ​​Open Water Sessions: Venture into natural local bodies of water or purpose-built sites to learn and practice environmentally friendly mermaid diving techniques.
