learn expressive water skills that set mermaiding apart from other types of diving
PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. A highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.
Calling all young adventurers! Ever wondered what it's like to breathe underwater? PADI's Seal Team program is your exciting gateway to the underwater world!
- Scuba diving with a sidemount configuration simply means that you carry your tanks at your sides instead of on your back. This can reduce drag and is more comfortable for many divers. Sidemount divers often dive with two smaller tanks that are attached in the water.
Start your journey by completing the first part of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).