Getting Started
What is mermaiding, and who can do it?
Mermaiding is swimming in a tail, as a sport, an art and pure play. Where it came from, what it involves, who it suits, and the two ways to learn it with us.
How well do I need to swim?
You can start mermaiding without being a strong swimmer. What each course asks of you, why floating matters as much as distance, and how to check yourself before you book.
Your first mermaid class
What to bring, what to tell us, what happens in the water and how it will feel. Everything you need for a relaxed, happy first lesson in a tail.
Tails and monofins: what they are and how to look after them
How a mermaid tail is made, the difference between fabric, neoprene and silicone, the types of monofin, how a tail should fit, why you must be able to get out of it alone, and how to care for one.
Choosing a safe mermaid school or instructor
How to check a mermaid instructor's certification with MFI and PADI, the questions to ask before you book, the red flags to walk away from, and our own answers.
Respecting the water
Mermaids love the water, so they look after it. Practical habits for pools, beaches and reefs, from showering and sunscreen to glitter, sea life and gear that lasts.
