Mermaiding
Is mermaiding the new trend sport? Most of us are familiar with “The little mermaid” by Hans Christian Anderson or “Ariel” by Disney. But did you know that you can get your own fin, join a mermaid class or even become a certified mermaid instructor?
For starters, let us explain: When “mermaiding”, you swim like a fish using both legs as a fish tail. Your mermaid tail is a stretch fabric that goes up to the waist and has a monofin attached at the end. You will thus keep your legs together and use your core muscles to propel forward. Supposedly the perfect workout to trim your tummy!
Philippines and Germany have mermaid schools already, professional mermaids can be hired all over the world to top up your next pool party and even Singapore is riding on the next mermaid wave.
Here is how you can take part in the mermaid fun:
- Swish Swimming offers swim classes for ~$25 a session, classes are during the day and you have to sign up for a term, varying from 9-11 weeks. Contact [email protected] to know more.
- Singapore’s first mermaid Syrena offers mermaid shows and kidz classes. She told us that she can also rent tails and fins. Contact [email protected] to know more.
Get your own monofin and/or tail at:
- Mahina MerFin for $159, at the The Children’s Showcase (Tanglin Mall and Cluny Court), Liferacer in Kallang, Gift Greetings at Great World City, The British Club, Marsden Swim School and Ocean Paradise. Contact [email protected], +65 9176 5970.
- Axtro sports from S$130 onwards, at 3 Coleman Street #02-01, Peninsula Shopping Centre , Singapore 179804, Mon – Fri 10:30am – 18:30h, not open on weekends, +65 6323 9268
- Online at Finfunmermaid.com from approximately $100 (fin and tail) + $30 (shipping)
- At amazon.com from $30 onwards. Large adult sizes might be an issue though.
We would love to offer mermaiding at our next Adult Playground. If you or your brand want to offer this activity, please contact us at [email protected].