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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

As I've mentioned, I don't make New Year's resolut

As I've mentioned, I don't make New Year's resolutions. But, I do look forward to the new year and try to set my intentions and my goals for the year.

I look forward to spending International Mermaid Day in Cozumel with @jewelsdiver again! We are also extending the fun and making it MerDays, and following that we'll be offering a PADI Mermaid Instructor course.

I've started "synchro" again! So I'm working on a solo, and I'll compete as a 'master' in artistic swimming after years away from the sport.

And after swearing up and down that I wouldn't coach synchro again when I 'retired', well guess what, I'm back on the pool deck and it feels pretty good.

I'm trying to organize some mermaid and freediving courses and events for this summer... stay tuned.

I'm about to start the last semester of my diploma I started 2 years ago, I CANNOT wait to be finished! I will definitely celebrate when I graduate in May!

I look forward to swapping school with some freediving pool training so I can be ready for the summer. And maybe even try some pool competition too.

There's more coming too, but can't spill all my secrets, right?!

📸 @camille_ropert

🇨🇵 see comments section

#everyBODYcandive #plongéepourtous
#padifreediver #freedivingsafetymermaid #freediverlife #girlsthatfreedive #freedivingincanada #mermaidatanyage #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #stepoutsideyourcomfortzone #steppingoutofmycomfortzone #fearless #freediveatanysize #freediving #canadianfreediver #waterislife #watermakeseverythingbetter #padifreediving #mindset

🧜‍♀️ Did you know International Mermaid D

🧜‍♀️ Did you know International Mermaid Day is March 29th? 🧜‍♂️

@jewelsdiver and I will extend the shell~abration with Mer Days!

🐚 MerDays are open to all, many activities planned!

🐚 Following MerDays, there will be a PADI Mermaid Instructor course, offered by 2 experienced PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainers

🐚 you can come for one, the other, or both sections!

#merdays #mermaidday #internationalmermaidday #cozumel #caribbean #mermaidcozumel #padi #cozumelisladesirenas #padimermaid #bluemind #mermaidlife #travel #savetheocean #artisticswimming #learntomermaid #mermaidcourses #seekadventure #padimermaidinstructor #padimermaidinstructortrainer #mermaidliving #mermaidmagic

Many people make New Year resolutions. Personally,

Many people make New Year resolutions. Personally, I don't believe in resolutions, but I always like to reflect on the year past. 2022 was pretty rough on everybody, myself included. But I rather focus on some of the projects and achievements instead:

I've requalified all my Lifesaving Society and artistic swimming coaching certifications.

Spent International Mermaid Day in Cozumel with @jewelsdiver and met many amazing mers!

Featured on coloring pages by the most amazing @sharktopia

Hosted the first-ever Canadian PADI Mermaid Retreat with @mermaids.make.waves

Went to Toronto to teach some mermaid courses, and conducted a PADI Mermaid Instructor course in Montreal.

Assisted the amazing @camille_ropert on her Limnées project.

Finally went to Tobermory and fell in love with the place.

Amazing long weekend freediving in Flinkote with @lilfreediver @androopr
@trainfreediving and @sjrfox

Achieved my Solo Diver certification, taught by the incomparable @aquapixnat

Got, not one, but TWO PADI Certificates of Excellence!

Probably forgetting a few things, figured this should do for now 😜

Thanks for everyone in my life who make it funner, easier, and just so much more interesting!!!

📸 credit @camille_ropert

#reflection #yearinreview #thankful #womenempoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #mindset

🇬🇧 Ready to DIVE in freediving? Swipe throug

🇬🇧 Ready to DIVE in freediving? Swipe through for info!

🇨🇵 Examinons la certification PADI Basic Freediving.

Prérequis : 12 ans minimum, savoir nager, bonne santé physique, aucune expérience préalable requise.

Contenu : apprentissage autonome et séance en milieu protégé

Equipement nécessaire : masque, tuba et palmes, combinaison ou protection thermique recommandée.

Prêt à plonger ? Contactez-moi pour prendre rendez-vous

#padifreediver #freedivingsafetymermaid #freediverlife #girlsthatfreedive #freedivingincanada #mermaidatanyage #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #stepoutsideyourcomfortzone #steppingoutofmycomfortzone #fearless #freediveatanysize #freediving #canadianfreediver #waterislife #watermakeseverythingbetter #bluemind #girlswhofreedive #padifreediving #apnéesportive

🇬🇧 Feeling reflective today… What did yo

🇬🇧 Feeling reflective today…

What did you achieve in your freediving in 2022?
What would you like to achieve in your freediving for 2023?

Let’s share our successes and goals, and support each other through this, you in?

🇨🇵 Je suis en mode réflection aujourd'hui...

Qu'avez-vous réalisé en 2022 ?
Qu'aimeriez-vous réaliser en 2023 ?

Partageons nos succès et nos objectifs, et on s'encouragent mutuellement, ca te dit?

📸 @srjfox

#padifreediver #freedivingsafetymermaid #freediverlife #girlsthatfreedive #freedivingincanada #mermaidatanyage #stepoutofyourcomfortzone
#stepputsideofyourcomfortzone
#fearless #freediveatanysize

🇬🇧 Discover freediving. Or if you already fr

🇬🇧 Discover freediving. Or if you already freedive, do you agree?

🇨🇵 Découvrez l'apnée sportive. Ou si vous êtes déjà adepte, êtes vous d'accord ?

Avantages de l'apnée sportive
1. libère l'esprit
2. réduit l'anxiété et le stress
3. augmente la souplesse
4. améliore la confiance en soi
5. meilleure sécurité aquatique

#girlsthatfreedive #freediving #fatfreediver #fatgirlscanfreedive #icanfreedivesocanyou #freediver #freediving #onebreath #apnea #girlswhofreedive #freedivelife #freediverlife #freedivergirl
#canadianfreediving #freediving #freedivingincanada #freedivecanada #womenfreediving #freedivinglife #freedivinglife #freediversofinstagram #apneesportive

🇬🇧 I want to start posting water safety cont

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I want to start posting water safety content, as it's something that is near and dear to me. What topics would you like me to cover?

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Je veux commencer à publier du contenu sur la sécurité aquatique, car c'est un sujet qui me tient à cœur. Quels sujets aimeriez-vous que je couvre ?

📸 selfie summer été 2022
👙 @malamtl

#watersafetywednesday #watersafety #lifeguard #nlsinstructor #lifesaving #firstaid #firstaidtraining

Always a good reminder 💕 #womenempoweringwomen

Always a good reminder 💕

#womenempoweringwomen
#womensupportingwomen
#friendssupportingfriends
#sisterhoodovercompetition
#youareenough #inspiration
#mindset #goodenough
#strongenough

#REPOST @adoseofreminders with @get__repost__app To anyone whose mind is playing tricks on them today. You are so loved, valued and needed, even if don’t feel like it. Sending you all the love ✨🦋 #repostandroid #repostw10

Just want to congratulate this sweet fishy on smas

Just want to congratulate this sweet fishy on smashing her PADI Basic Freediver Certification!!
Can't wait for the water to be liquid again to get her in for her depth portion!

Thanks for being a beautiful human, I look forward for all our future collabs 💙

Pic from our summer mermaid adventure

#padifreediver #freedivingsafetymermaid #freediverlife #girlsthatfreedive #freedivingincanada #mermaidatanyage

Reposting this "Save the Date" because A. I want

Reposting this "Save the Date" because
A. I want to share the joy,
B. Because I wanted to clarify a wee bit before full program comes out.
🐚 first days are open to all, many activities planned, many are even free!
🐚 second is a super cool instructor package, offered by 2 experienced OG PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainers
🐚 you can come for one, the other, or both sections!

Did you know International Mermaid Day is March 29th?

@jewelsdiver and I will extend the shell~abration with Mer Days!

Save the Date and keep a weathered eye on the horizon for more details!

#merdays #mermaidday #internationalmermaidday #cozumel #caribbean #mermaidcozumel #padi #cozumelisladesirenas #padimermaid #bluemind #mermaidlife #travel #savetheocean #artisticswimming #learntomermaid #mermaidcourses #seekadventure #padimermaidinstructor #padimermaidinstructor trainer #mermaidliving #mermaidmagic

🇬🇧 I'm so excited to share that I've been ch

🇬🇧 I'm so excited to share that I've been chosen as Lady of the Lake for the court of @mermaid_at_any_age .

I'm looking forward to spreading the message of diversity, water safety and conservation in the mermaid community and beyond!!!

🇨🇵 Je suis très heureuse de vous annoncer que j'ai été choisie comme Dame du Lac pour la cour de @mermaid_at_any_age .

J'ai hâte de diffuser le message de la diversité, de la sécurité de l'eau et de la conservation dans la communauté des sirènes et au-delà !!!

Crown & necklace by @caitlyn.shw
Tail by @mertailor
📸 by me

#ladyofthelake #mermaidatanyage #mermaid #padimermaid #mermaidsarereal #mermaidfreediver #freedivingsafetymermaid #freedivingmermaid #fatmermaid #queermermaid

Did you know International Mermaid Day is March 29

Did you know International Mermaid Day is March 29th?

@jewelsdiver and I will extend the shell~abration with Mer Days!

Save the Date and keep a weathered eye on the horizon for more details!

#merdays #mermaidday #internationalmermaidday #cozumel #caribbean #mermaidcozumel #padi #cozumelisladesirenas #padimermaid #bluemind #mermaidlife #travel #savetheocean #artisticswimming #learntomermaid #mermaidcourses #seekadventure #padimermaidinstructor #padimermaidinstructor trainer #mermaidliving #mermaidmagic

So excited to share with you a little something I

As the end of the year nears, I reflect and be min

As the end of the year nears, I reflect and be mindful, and grateful, of what this year has brought.

What are you grateful for?

#grateful #gratitude #inspiration #mindset #strongwomen

So excited to share with you a little something I

I had the bestest birthday weekend surrounded by a

I had the bestest birthday weekend surrounded by amazing peeps!! Thanks for being in my life, you know who you are 😘

Words to live by, from the incomparable Maya Angel

Words to live by, from the incomparable Maya Angelou.

#inspiration #mindset #mindsetmatters #selflove #mentalhealth #womenempoweringwomen #womenempowerment #sisterhood #fearless #strongwomen #goodenough #strongenough

My awesome sister @nathalie_marcoux made her first

My awesome sister @nathalie_marcoux made her first ever reel for my birthday last week!! Love it so much, I had to post it to my feed.

#REPOST @nathalie_marcoux with @get__repost__app

Just wanted to wish the Happiest of Birthdays to my sister Irene @irene_la_sirene 🥳 This fun loving freediver, mermaid, scuba instructor, protector of our oceans and dog lover is so many things to so many people but I feel so fortunate to be able to call her my sister.
Thank you for showing me that one should always keep learning and trying new things. I am a better person because of you.
I love you and enjoy every minute of your special day xoxoxo #sisterbirthday #sisterbestie #padimermaidinstructor #padifreediver #doglover #repostandroid #repostw10

Realized I never posted this sunset photo from las

Realized I never posted this sunset photo from last summer.

I was thinking of all the amazing memories made this summer and wishing I could see again all the beautiful souls I met on the Limnees project.

Camille, thank for creating such an amazing space through your art. I'm grateful for you.

#thankful #grateful #nature #watermakeseverythingbetter #waterislife #reflection #steppingoutofmycomfortzone #fearless

I've been working extra hard on my mindset lately.

I've been working extra hard on my mindset lately.

I'm usually extremely supportive for everyone around me but I'm pretty abusive to myself. So my current goal is to stop the negative self-talk and quiet my "inner saboteur".

What are your current goals?
Share so we can support each other 😘

#motivation #inspiration #mindset #mindsetmatters #selflove #mentalhealth #womenempoweringwomen #womenempowerment #sisterhoodovercompetition #sisterhood #powerfulwomen #powerfulwords

Absolutely love this candid photo of me taken duri

Absolutely love this candid photo of me taken during am amazing artistic project this summer.
I was there in a water safety capacity, but also swam after runaway apples 🍎 😜

Thanks for the photo 📸 @prissauvray
Thanks for letting me be part of your amazing project @camille_ropert

#REPOST @prissauvray with @get__repost__app Le projet Limnées a aussi été l'occasion de voir comment se passait un tournage dans l'eau. Évidemment, voir @camille_ropert avec des bouteilles de plongée, une caméra dans un caisson hermétique à la main, c'était impressionnant. Mais voir le travail incroyable de @irene_la_sirene dans l'eau et toutes les mesures de sécurité qu'elle a mis en place afin de rendre le projet possible et safe, c'était vraiment une découverte.
Sur cette photo, on peut voir qu'en plus d'assurer la sécurité, Irène assurait également de mettre des sourires sur les visages de toutes les personnes participantes 😄
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#Limnées #femmephotographe #femmevideaste #portraitfemme #womanphotographer #womanportraitphotography #womenempowerment #waterportraits #repostandroid #repostw10

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