SKILL 01Illustration · adult supervision
Back float
Float on your back at the surface with your face above the water. Practise without a tail or monofin.
Lexinie Mermaid — Mermaid School Safety
Lexinie Mermaid · Learn before you swimMermaid school.
Mermaid school.
Safety first.
A little preparation makes a world of difference. Explore the swimming skills and safety habits to understand before wearing a mermaid tail.
Start the safety lesson ↗
Dream beautifully. Swim responsibly.
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READ BEFORE USE
Mermaid tails and monofins are for confident, competent swimmers. Complete the readiness skills without a tail or monofin, under adult supervision. Children need constant adult supervision.
01 / Build your foundation
Six skills before the tail.
Watch each illustration, then practise with a swim instructor or supervising adult. These animations explain the actions; they do not assess swimming ability.
0 of 6 skills reviewed with an adult
SKILL 02Illustration · adult supervision
Front float
Float on your front with arms extended. A swim instructor should teach safe breathing and recovery.
SKILL 03Illustration · adult supervision
Roll from front to back
Turn from a front float to a back float so your face returns above the water.
SKILL 04Illustration · adult supervision
Tread water for 60 seconds
Move your arms and legs to stay upright with your head above the surface for one minute.
SKILL 05Illustration · adult supervision
Swim 25 meters unassisted
Demonstrate a confident 25-meter swim without assistance, a tail or a monofin.
SKILL 06Illustration · adult supervision
Practise the dolphin kick
Keep your legs together and practise a gentle body wave from fingertips toward toes, pressing down with your chest.
Checklist marks are a personal learning reminder, not a qualification or permission to swim. All six skills must be demonstrated confidently before tail use.
For parents & instructorsA watchful adult.
A watchful adult.
Every swim.
Stay attentive throughout practice and tail swimming. Never let a child swim alone. Choose clear, calm water where the swimmer would already be safe swimming without a tail.
Use the instructions for the actual tail and monofin being worn. Practise its removal method with qualified supervision before swimming in it.
Review the safety rules ↓
02 / Good habits, every time
Nine rules to remember.
Each scene pairs an action with a simple reminder. Read these together before entering the water.
1. Always have adult supervision
Children require constant, attentive adult supervision during practice and tail swimming.
2. Be ready before wearing a tail
Demonstrate all six swimming-readiness skills without the tail or monofin first.
3. Put on your tail at the edge
Put it on at the water’s edge. Do not hop on or across hard surfaces while wearing it.
4. Choose water you can manage
Only swim in a tail where you would already safely swim without one.
5. Practise the removal method
Learn to remove your actual tail and monofin in water with supervision. Follow its manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Remember to breathe
Do not swim too deep or hold your breath too long. Surface to breathe and rest.
7. Look ahead. Never swim alone.
Watch where you are going. Be courteous and aware of swimmers and your surroundings.
8. Stay clear of obstacles
Do not dive or swim over, under or through objects, including hoops, inner tubes, rafts or ropes while wearing the product.
9. Use a properly fitting monofin
Choose the correct size and a secure foot fit. For the brochure’s design, the cuffs sit around the ankles; other products may differ.
03 / Understand your equipment
Learn how to release.
The supplied brochure illustrates this three-step method for its own foot-pocket monofin. Review it as a reference, then follow the instructions for your equipment.
Product-specific demonstration: this method has not been verified for Lexinie tails or every monofin. Designs with straps, buckles or other closures may require a different release. Do not use this sequence unless the actual manufacturer confirms it applies.
STEP 01Source-product reference
Free the first foot
In the brochure’s method, press one foot down against the monofin while lifting the other foot up and out.
STEP 02Source-product reference
Free the second foot
Repeat for the other foot and push the monofin away from your feet.
STEP 03Source-product reference
Remove the fabric tail
Pull the fabric below your hips and swim out. The brochure says the monofin should remain inside the tail.
The brochure specifies that the monofin remains inside the fabric tail during removal. Practice requires adult supervision; an animation cannot replace in-water instruction.
Know your limits.
Swim within your ability.
Choose water and activities appropriate to your swimming skill. Stop and rest when you need to.
Breathe and relax.
Do not swim too deep or hold your breath too long. Return to the surface to breathe normally.
Respect the water.
Prefer clear, calm water. Stay aware of people and obstacles around you.
Before you begin.
What information was used?
This Lexinie Mermaid educational page paraphrases the readiness checklist, safety rules, release demonstration and tail tips visible in the supplied Fin Fun brochure photos. The characters and animations are original illustrations. Fin Fun is the source manufacturer, not the brand of this webpage; its product claims and certification badges are not claims about Lexinie products.
Where are the tail and monofin care instructions?
The photographed panel refers to care instructions on the reverse, but that care panel is not included in the supplied photos. For washing, drying, storage and maintenance, follow the instructions supplied with your actual Lexinie tail and monofin.
Do the animations teach a complete swimming lesson?
No. They are simplified visual explanations of the brochure's actions. A swim instructor should teach technique and assess readiness. Do not practise alone or use a tail before you are ready.