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I mean this who idea that you have delivered statistics and this whole sort of money-oriented business report with three mermaids synchronized mermaiding behind you.
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To-day, tempted by the brilliant sunshine, they had brought their bathing costumes, towels, and tea-basket, and meant to secure the last dip of the holidays in case the weather should change and further mermaiding should prove impossible.
Monitress Merle Angela Brazil 1907
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Competitive finswimming is a much bigger sport in Europe than in the North America. It is also related to Mermaiding, another artistic professioal / recreational activity.
International fin swimming Lava1277 2025
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You'll need to be very skilled with swimming in a tail. Most mermaids I know can do cool tricks underwater. If you can find a nearby mer group, that can be a great way to learn new tips and tricks. And professional mermaiding is more than just swimming skills, it's performance.
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Mermaiding (also referred to as artistic mermaiding, mermaidry, or artistic mermaid performance) is the practice of wearing, and often swimming in, a costume mermaid tail.
Mermaiding - Wikipedia Contributors to Wikimedia projects 2025
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