PADI Mermaid Confined Water | 08/23/2025 12pm-2pm in Bensenville, IL

$250.00

A 2 hour in-water class, a mermaid confined water certification. Focus on mermaiding training and performance skills. E-learning is included.

Location: The water’s Edge Aquatic Center, Bensenville, IL.

A 2 hour in-water class, a mermaid confined water certification. Focus on mermaiding training and performance skills. E-learning is included.

Location: The water’s Edge Aquatic Center, Bensenville, IL.

What You Will Learn and Practice:

  • Mermaiding theory through PADI eLearning online study.

  • Proper handling and use of mermaiding equipment.

  • Fundamental water safety skills, including recovery breathing at the surface, cramp release (self and partner), and emergency removal of the tail and monofin.

  • Safe use of a weight belt and weights.

  • Learning and practicing three essential breathing patterns for safe breath-hold diving.

  • Static apnea safety and performance training.

  • Dynamic apnea safety and performance training, including swimming at least 25 meters (75 feet) underwater on a single breath and providing safety support for other dynamic apnea performers.

  • A variety of mermaid movements and tricks, such as dolphin kick, back swim, underwater swim without goggles, U-turn, C-turn, back loop, buoyancy control, and bubble drawing.

Required Equipment: Mask, snorkel, monofin, and mermaid tail.
All equipment can be rented from the instructor or a local scuba shop. Advance reservation is recommended.

Prerequisites:

  • You must be at least 12 years old.

  • You also need to be able to swim 100 meters (320 feet) without swim aids and float comfortably at the surface for at least 10 minutes.