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Safety focused mermaid with over 30 years of aquatics education experience.

PADI Course Director & PADI Freediving Instructor

PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer

First Aid Instructor & Instructor Trainer

Certified lifeguard, National Lifeguard Instructor Trainer & Examiner.

Former synchronized swimming swimmer, coach, learning facilitator, and official with international experience.

irene_la_sirene

PADI Course Director & #Freediver Instructor
PADI #Mermaid Instructor Trainer
@plussizescubagirls co-founder
Former @girlsthatscuba ambassador

Five years ago I was in Cozumel, Mexico for the fi

Five years ago I was in Cozumel, Mexico for the first time ever!!
If all goes well I'll be going back this March, fingers crossed 🤞
It's one of my favorite destinations on the planet. Amazing diving, fantastic food, friendly locals, what's not to love?!?!

What's your fave go-to spot?

#dreamingoftravel #myheartisonthebeach #plussizetravel #plussizeadventure #cozumelmexico #cozumel #oceanaddict #nofilter #squintyeyes

Announcing the first ever Canadian PADI Mermaid Re

Announcing the first ever Canadian PADI Mermaid Retreat!
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This all inclusive retreat is going to be filled with fun, fins and so much more!
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Included in this retreat is:
PADI Mermaid Certification
PADI Basic Freediver Certification
3 nights accommodation
All meals (Friday dinner to Monday breakfast)
Personalized video of retreat
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Come and join other merfolk in an immersive learning experience to gain knowledge, certifications and friends!
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You won’t want to miss out on this mermazing retreat 🙌
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June 17-20, 2022
Val-des-Monts, Quebec
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Tickets on sale soon!
Sign up on our interest list to be the first to know when tickets go on sale:
https://form.jotform.com/220063890980256
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#padi #padimermaid #padimermaidretreat #canadianmermaid #canadianpadimermaidretreat #canadian #mermaid #retreat #freedive #freediver #professional #padicertification #mermaidsmakewaves #oceanmermaidpaige #irenelasirene #canada #quebec #toronto

Announcing the first ever Canadian PADI Mermaid Re

Announcing the first ever Canadian PADI Mermaid Retreat!
.
This all inclusive retreat is going to be filled with fun, fins and so much more!
.
Included in this retreat is:
PADI Mermaid Certification
PADI Basic Freediver Certification
3 nights accommodation
All meals (Friday dinner to Monday breakfast)
Personalized video of retreat
.
Come and join other merfolk in an immersive learning experience to gain knowledge, certifications and friends!
.
You won’t want to miss out on this mermazing retreat 🙌
.
June 17-20, 2022
Val-des-Monts, Quebec
.
Tickets on sale soon!
Sign up on our interest list to be the first to know when tickets go on sale:
https://form.jotform.com/220063890980256
.
#padi #padimermaid #padimermaidretreat #canadianmermaid #canadianpadimermaidretreat #canadian #mermaid #retreat #freedive #freediver #professional #padicertification #mermaidsmakewaves #oceanmermaidpaige #irenelasirene #canada #quebec #toronto

Announcing the first ever Canadian PADI Mermaid Re

Announcing the first ever Canadian PADI Mermaid Retreat!
.
This all inclusive retreat is going to be filled with fun, fins and so much more!
.
Included in this retreat is:
PADI Mermaid Certification
PADI Basic Freediver Certification
3 nights accommodation
All meals (Friday dinner to Monday breakfast)
Personalized video of retreat
.
Come and join other merfolk in an immersive learning experience to gain knowledge, certifications and friends!
.
You won’t want to miss out on this mermazing retreat 🙌
.
June 17-20, 2022
Val-des-Monts, Quebec
.
Tickets on sale soon!
Sign up on our interest list to be the first to know when tickets go on sale:
https://form.jotform.com/220063890980256
.
#padi #padimermaid #padimermaidretreat #canadianmermaid #canadianpadimermaidretreat #canadian #mermaid #retreat #freedive #freediver #professional #padicertification #mermaidsmakewaves #oceanmermaidpaige #irenelasirene #canada #quebec #toronto

Welcome to the latest #padimermaidinstructor Sarah

Welcome to the latest #padimermaidinstructor Sarah!!
Congratulations 🎉 🎊 👏

Sporting my super cute flamingo rashguard from @scubasisters.usa

#padi #padimermaid #padimermaidinstructors #padimermaidinstructortrainer #mermazing #livingthemermaidlife #mermaid🧜‍♀️ #mermaiddreamsdocometrue
#mermaidsincanada #mermaidsisters #mermaidsfreediving

#steppingoutofmycomfortzone #tryingnewthings #fear

#steppingoutofmycomfortzone #tryingnewthings #fearless #livingthemermaidlife #freediveatanysize #plussizescubagirls #plussizemermaid #womenempoweringwomen #powerfulwomen #powerfulwords

Flashback to warmer weather when all these smiles

Flashback to warmer weather when all these smiles lit up upon completion of the first Canadian PADI Mermaid Instructor course!!!

Congratulations to these beautiful mermaids for becoming #padimermaidinstructors

#padi #padimermaid #padimermaidinstructor #padimermaidinstructortrainer #mermazing #livingthemermaidlife #mermaid🧜‍♀️ #mermaiddreamsdocometrue #mermaidsincanada #mermaidsfreediving #mermaidsisters

Wasn't a huge huge fan of my top 9, because I felt

Wasn't a huge huge fan of my top 9, because I felt it didn't really reflect my super happy moments from 2021 so here's a little collage of my faves from this year!!

#imamermaid #imawaterbaby #padimermaid #padicoursedirector #padifreediveinstructor #freediverlife #freediveatanysize #bestjobintheworld #gettingbackinthewater #mermaid🧜‍♀️ #mermaiddreamsdocometrue #artisticswimming #masterssynchronizedswimming

First heard this saying when I was taking my level

First heard this saying when I was taking my level 3 coaching certification for synchronized swimming, and it's been a model I've applied in my life in general.

What's your life motto?

#lifemotto #wordstoliveby #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #pushingmyself #pushingboundaries #getoutofyourcomfortzone

Here's my Top 9 for 2021. I know 2021 was a rough

Here's my Top 9 for 2021.

I know 2021 was a rough year for most people, but I actually had a pretty decent year.

What are your highlights from 2021?

#imamermaid #imawaterbaby #padimermaid #padicoursedirector #padifreediveinstructor #freediverlife #freediveatanysize #scubahumor

Post performance, one pic is of my smiling through

Post performance, one pic is of my smiling through my protocol, and another of my super uber cheesy smile waiting for my white card.

I didn't have a smooth or easy performance but I am soooo happy I pushed through. Couldn't have done it without @joanniefreedive 💙 , thanks for being an amazing coach and friend

#freedivingcompetition #aida #aidacanada #pushingmyself #comfortzone #freediveatanysize #freedivingisforeveryone #freedivingincanada

My goal in the last few months has been to push my

My goal in the last few months has been to push myself out of my comfort zone. Going back to school, learning Spanish (or I really should say trying to learn), becoming a PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer, requalifying my lifeguarding certification, competing in my first freediving static competition (a discipline that scares me the most), and a few other things I'm sure I forgot too...

I'm starting my list for 2022, but open to suggestions!
How about you?

#pushingmyself #comfortzone #getoutofyourcomfortzone #getoutofyourhead #freediveatanysize #freedivingisforeveryone #learningspanish #padimermaid #mermaid🧜‍♀️ #imreallyamermaid #backtoschool

Face of concentration… I lie, face of abject fea

Face of concentration...
I lie, face of abject fear and stress 🤪

For the last few months I've been trying to push myself out of my comfort zone, and it included participating in my first #freediving #staticcompetition .

Major thanks to coach and friend @joanniefreedive for being there for me, and @apneacity for organizing

#freedivingcompetition #aida #aidacanada #pushingmyself #comfortzone #freediveatanysize #freedivingisforeveryone #freedivingincanada

I'm sad I don't have pictures of @src_simonlau dur

I'm sad I don't have pictures of @src_simonlau during his #padiie since I couldn't make it to Toronto, but glad I could share pic from the Montreal IE, where Calvin & François CRUSHED it!!

Want to teach scuba next season? Contact me!!

#padiopenwaterinstructor #padi #padicoursedirector #bestjobintheworld #actionscuba #actionscubalove

#scubajoke #scubahumor Don't know provenance, bu

#scubajoke #scubahumor

Don't know provenance, but will tag if anyone knows!

Pic from our last #padiinstructordevelopmentcourse

Pic from our last #padiinstructordevelopmentcourse
See the smiles?! Join us for the next one maybe? 😉

#padiinstructors #bestjobintheworld #padicoursedirector #actionscuba #actionscubalove

Great photo of amazing #padimermaidinstructors #m

Great photo of amazing #padimermaidinstructors

#mermaid #padimermaid #padimermaidinstructor #padimermaidinstructortrainer

Still obsessed with this series #mermaidjoke #mer

Still obsessed with this series

#mermaidjoke #mermaidlife
@itsverauko
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#mermaid #problems #comic #funny #joke #merman #lol #drawing #cartoon #meme #mermaid #2d #digitalart #art #originalart #myart #verauko #repostandroid #repostw10

First ever #padimermaidinstructor course in Canada

First ever #padimermaidinstructor course in Canada!

Please welcome Mermaid Jacy Mermaid Paige and Mermaid Caitlyn to the #PADIMermaid family!!

#padimermaidinstructortrainer #padimermaidtraining #mermazing #mermaid🧜‍♀️ #summer2021 #mermaiddreamsdocometrue

Post successful #padiinstructorexamination celebra

Post successful #padiinstructorexamination celebrations back in October.
Thanks for #padimastterinstructor @jennifervegan for your assistance during the IDC, and thanks to @arca_allie for coming to celebrate with us, and bringing your delicious baked goodies too 😋

#bestjobintheworld #padicoursedirector #padiinstructordevelopment #actionscuba #actionscubalove

Especially at this time of year. Of you start feel

Especially at this time of year. Of you start feeling overwhelmed, take time for a restart.
#REPOST @as_wont_beat_me with @get__repost__app Yes gonna be out of order for an hour or a long hard day, but a good day. Hope you had a good day. Keep going and don't give up the fight 👍😉#ankylosingspondylitis #keepgoing #chronicpainwarrior #ankylosingspondylitis #dontgiveup #chronicpain #fibrofog #aswarrior #repostandroid #repostw10

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