Dive like a mermaid

PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer, Sacha Williamson, of Northland’s Freedive Aotearoa.

Imagine slipping under the water, and one flick of your mermaid tail and you are gliding along effortlessly in the tranquil underwater world. . . wait, what. . . your tail is not floating, you don’t know how to hold your breath properly, and you can’t move effectively.

You rise out of the water like a sea beast, hair all over your face wondering how you can look like those beautiful mermaids you have seen.

There is a lot more to mermaid diving than it seems. There needs to be time spent in the water to feel comfortable, stacking skills and knowledge.

Mermaid diving – tail and all – lives under the same banner as freediving, scuba diving and snorkelling.

You can learn how to take a full breath and stay calm when you have the urge to breathe, how you can move comfortably in the water, with the added gear and using safe mermaiding practices.

And don’t forget to get a great photo.

Be sure to talk to someone who mermaids in the water and cares about your safety and having an enjoyable experience.

For your best results and experience, I recommend seeking out some training from a certified instructor. We now have some great ones in New Zealand.

You absolutely must seek out some of our pristine destinations available for mermaiding, especially the adventure mermaiding available all around Aotearoa.

Find your merfolk, have fun and explore the underwater world your way.

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