Claire Tate

What makes our courses truly special isn’t just the technique, safety, or sparkle (though we offer all of that too) — it’s empowerment.Our CEO and PADI Mermaid Instructor, Claire Tate, discovered mermaiding during a long recovery from a life-threatening injury.In the water, she found healing. Mermaiding helped her reconnect with her confidence, creativity, and sense of strength, overcoming deep social anxiety and self-doubt along the way.Today, she shares that journey with others, teaching not just how to swim like a mermaid, but how to believe in yourself like one.Claire’s favorite moments are seeing friendships form, communities grow, and that exact instant when a student realizes: "I can do this. I am powerful."Our courses are more than a skill; they’re a shift.Join us, and find your strength below the surface.