Feet or Meters?

[Notso_Ken]

I'm not sure where to post this, as I am considering doing my PADI Divemaster but can't post on the "going pro" sub--forum. As far as the swimming requirements: I have read that the swim test without fins is 400 yards OR 400 meters. As a 55 year old, the difference could be real! Hey, I'm a dual citizen, but I need to know what is the official
PADI requirement. There is a real difference of 1/13 over time from Yards to Meters. While I'm here, I'll ask: Can you take the Divemaster written tests all in Imperial or all in Metric?

I'm preparing for my NAUI DM, and have to complete a 450 yard (410 meter) test. So, they do try and keep the distances and times proportional between the units.

BTW, I'm 53 years old, and I'm currently doing about 415-420 yards in 10 minutes, and am continuing to improve, and I only learned to swim last August. So, just work at it, and you should see pretty good improvement.


Ken