NO Mermaid tails allowed !!!!!

Ah! So follow up on my old post (ha) I have been able to find a pool that let me wear my mono fin. I emailed ahead of time but got no reply, so just went in with it. I didnt use the skin (its a finfun) but didn't hide the monofin from view, just didn't mention it. Said hi to the life guards, got in, did a couple of normal laps then put the fin on - no one said a word.
I did swim in the adult-only evening portion of the pool times so perhaps that helps? I can see why they wouldnt want things like that when it's busy or around kids, in case it encourages them to bring in things that are similar which perhaps are not as safe.

My YMCA approved that I could swim in my fluke and my mermaid tail check there


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I've taken to emailing places about it. Only one out of two answered my question so far, but they said yes, so that's cool. I just wish I lived closer to that place so I could go there more frequently! Not only is it tail-friendly, but they have deeper areas so I can practice diving and tricks. But it's a forty minute drive, and I already do so much driving during the week for work.

My neighborhood pool took no issue with my monofin or my test tail.

My gym pool allows it, but they use way too much chlorine so I don't like to go very often. I imagine that most gym pools would allow it, since they're usually lap pools and you wouldn't be getting in other people's way. Plus there wouldn't be concern about the safety of children, since kids aren't usually allowed.

Ask your local YMCA ask about your mono fin first than if they say yes ask about your tail


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Yeah hunting down a year long open pool that allows monofins sucks. Living in Florida, you'd think our pools were open longer than just may through August and the single indoor year long pool around doesn't allow monofins.

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Yeah hunting down a year long open pool that allows monofins sucks. Living in Florida, you'd think our pools were open longer than just may through August and the single indoor year long pool around doesn't allow monofins.

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Ha ha, right? I live in Texas and we don't actually got cold weather until October, you'd think places like pools and waterparks would be open longer.

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Ha ha, right? I live in Texas and we don't actually got cold weather until October, you'd think places like pools and waterparks would be open longer.

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Our cold is 60°F, and I've swum in colder when I was in Denmark, so I don't really know why pools are so weird. But if your pool doesn't allow monofins, try diving flippers so you can at least get the workout and techniques

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Yeah, I got kicked off out the pool that I had been mermaiding in for five years. And none of the pools around me allow it. So the only time I can swim is at my aunt's which I only get to go over there once a year. I usually just practice without my tail and keep my legs together. Good luck on finding a new pool!

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How'd you get kicked out if you've been there for years?

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How'd you get kicked out if you've been there for years?

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It was a new life guard I've been told. So I'm supposed to go back up there and ask the manager if I can continue to swim at their pool with my tail. Which I don't see how there would be a problem, but if there is, I'll continue to swim with out my tail.

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Basically none of the pools near me allow tails or monofins, because California has crazy laws. Fortunately, my gym let's me swim, although the pool pretty gross and is often filled with old people... so it's not the greatest option, but it's better than nothing.

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Yeah hunting down a year long open pool that allows monofins sucks. Living in Florida, you'd think our pools were open longer than just may through August and the single indoor year long pool around doesn't allow monofins.

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I'm in Oregon and even our non-year round pools are open longer than May through August...

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I took that advice of just showing up with the monofin and surprisingly I haven't been evicted yet, so I'm happy

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I took that advice of just showing up with the monofin and surprisingly I haven't been evicted yet, so I'm happy

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That's awesome!

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Been a while so I'm just updating: so far, no one seems to care about me and my monofin. I only wear the fin and my neoprene leggings, not the tail, and I'm hoping once I become a regular I'll be able to wear the skin over it. But just showing up with the monofin, don't ask if it's allowed, just do it. If they say something, fine, but odds are they won't if you act like you belong there.

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Lol this is exactly what my fiance said to do when mine come this week (assuming this snowpocalypse ever ends)!

Seriously, walk in like you own the joint and no one will question you. I called and they said no, but I've swum there a few weeks now and not a peep

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I’ve been thinking about doing just that in a pool near me. Someone told me monofins and tails weren’t aloud, but I’m going to try it anyways. If they kick me out, that’s that. Just gotta work up the courage now, haha.


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Yeah you don't want to look guilty. Maybe go with a friend?

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I did that too! I recently bought a mermaid linden monofin and have been scouring SoCal to swim laps and I recently tried my community pools (Alga Norte and Monroe St. in Carlsbad, CA). I never ask and I just bring it inside (lowering it from the view of the front desk helps lol) and put it on even in front of the lifeguards. I swim a few laps and wear the monofin like nobody's business >u<

Wish I could do that in the pool near us. They are totally banned

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I swim 4 workouts a week at my YMCA pool: 3 of them using bi-fins, and 1 of them using a Finis Foil. It is always fins /monofin only, no leggings or tail. The lifeguards are so used to seeing me workout, that it doesn't matter to them whether I am using bi-fins or a monofin. I think any concerns that might be voiced have to do with 1) whether a swimmer can ditch the tail in case of cramps or other physical problem, and swim to safety without it; and 2) fiberglass monofins scratching or injuring another swimmer if lanes need to be shared. Also, some monofins like the Mahina and Finis Competitor are so big that lane sharing might be out of the question. The Finis Foil is rubber, does not scratch or injure, and travels well. No one at the pool has voice any objection when I swim with it.

I've got the finis Luna being delivered today. I'm so excited to get it lol

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Follow up from my last post with my Mermaid Linden monofin, I was actually told not to swim with it in Alga Norte and another pool:p I then proceeded with my regular workout without fins, which was less fun of course lol
I recently bought a Finis Shooter for a better workout and I've found that public pools turn a blind eye away from it. I think when people see anything closely resembling a mermaid shape, they immediately say no. Now I just use my Finish Shooter everywhere I go since it looks a lot more athletically professional looking. The propulsion is much better anyway, but I miss using my Linden in deeper waters.

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Follow up from my last post with my Mermaid Linden monofin, I was actually told not to swim with it in Alga Norte and another pool:p I then proceeded with my regular workout without fins, which was less fun of course lol
I recently bought a Finis Shooter for a better workout and I've found that public pools turn a blind eye away from it. I think when people see anything closely resembling a mermaid shape, they immediately say no. Now I just use my Finish Shooter everywhere I go since it looks a lot more athletically professional looking. The propulsion is much better anyway, but I miss using my Linden in deeper waters.

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I figure the same thing, which is why I bring my Finis Foil instead of a full tail or my FinFun monofin. Haven't had an issue so far. (admittedly I haven't gone out in a while, haven't been able to swim due to a hand injury)

I hate this when it happens. As far as i know, there isnt any evidence showing a higher drowning risk associated with monofins, so all these fears are unfounded. Nevertheless, it happens so frequently, i had to join a rather pricey country club to be able to swim freely, but the difference is that its privately owned, so i can do whatever i want. Yes, itll ruin your day, being told not to mermaid. Ticks me off!


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Have any of you guys thought about using hotel pools? most don't even have lifeguards so I think it's very unlikely they would be able to Kik you out.

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Sure, and we do swim in them. But usually they want you to to stay at the hotel. It gets expensive. Its only viable if you have some other reason to be at the hotel.

Anybody know of place to swim in Illinois? I'm in orland park and there arent a huge amount of pools. The public pool was a definite no, and one private sports place was very on the fence. Like when they're were kids around they let me but odd enough if there was even one older person it was a definite no. Weird.

There is a dive shop near me that has an indoor pool for scuba certifications and supposedly there is a local mermaid group that is allowed to use the dive shop's indoor pool for mermaiding.

So if you happen to have a dive shop near you, you could either ask if you can swim in their pool (if they have one) or ask if they know of a pool that might allow you.

If you are a bigger pod, have you tried to pay for an own area (lane, half pool etc.) like the other clubs? Then there are usually different rules.

Since getting my Fantasea 3 I've been dying to find somewhere to try it out. But that proves to be a hassle when you have to find not only an INDOOR pool but one that ALSO allows mermaids! Not to mention a free one!

I contacted a nearby indoor pool and the lady on the phone said they don't allow fins or outside pool devices but I could bring it in and show the lifeguards to see if I can get it in. The problem with that is that there's a fee per person, I only get to be there for a couple hours and the Fantasea 3 is HEAVY! Doesn't seem very worth it to bring the fin and have them say no, because that's the whole point of me wanting to swim! :(

There are some pools my pod has told me about that are one to two hours from where I am, though that's not very convenient all the time. (Though we will likely do meets there)

I also remember visiting a somewhat local waterpark and my mom actually asked the lifeguards and receptionists as we were leaving if mermaid tails were allowed (because I asked her just as a hypothetical/rhetorical question regarding my very first tail) and they said yes?! Out of all places I would have expected to allow tails, a family waterpark was not one of them! I'm thinking of asking them again and maybe doing a family trip there! :D

I have to pay £12 for a private lane and pay for public liability insurance to be able.to mermaid swim. I had to write a letter to my local council but said I would pay these so it was allowed straight away

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That’s why I give up mermaid tails no pool will allow you in where I live . Canada and America pools are a lot more accepting than Ireland and uk you’re pretty much laugh at if you ask. people give you dirty looks mermaiding is definitely not accepted . People think it’s stupid and that you have mantel Heath issues if you wear a mermaid tail. There is definitely no pros mermaid in Ireland become people are shot down and become laughing stock if you attempt to do it .

I know the water is /&%!cold in Ireland, but maybe you can try wild swimming?
it's so much nicer than being in an overthronged, smelly pool anyway.

I'm going to try and swim this year until the water freezes over.
Be careful though if you're not used to cold water. Definitely bring someone to watch/help, and a dry robe to change.

You may want to wear a diving suit under your tail.

i always wonder the why they banned tail in pool. is it because of spaces???

I have heard several reasons.
1) They do not want to have to judge which "pool toy" is acceptable and which is not, so they ban them all.
2) They think it is unsave to use, at least for some swimmers, and do not want to have to deal with the extra danger.
3) They are afraid of the fin hitting someone.
4) They want to minimize cloth in the pool, as it sheds fibers and string, which clog the filter.

All safety related issues also have the issue of lawsuits. One frivolous lawsuit can shut down the facility for months, if not years.

I've heard the "people have drowned" excuse from a reputable pool.

yes, people drown in pools all the time.

WITHOUT a mermaid tail :p

biggest risk at any pool is still having someone jump on you, but no pool I've ever been to had a guard really watching, or even just reprimanding someone who jumped in from the side without looking whether someone was already swimming there.

At least that doesn't concern me anymore, because I won't ever go back to swimming in public restrooms, er I mean pools.
They are all closed anyway (complete lockdown here until at least early next year).