Services
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Ways to dive with Jess
For new & returning divers
Guided Dive + Skills
A guided day at Lake Hydra, with time built in to practice skills.
Best for: Certified divers who want guided dives and skills time.
What’s included
- Preparation
- Equipment check
- Dive planning
- Briefing
- Guided diving with dedicated skills practice
- Debrief
Not included
- Lake Hydra entry ticket
- Rental equipment
- Gas fills
Before you dive
- Buy your Lake Hydra ticket in advance at lakehydra.com. It isn’t sold on site on dive days.
- Before dive day, complete the registration and waiver and send Jess your signed Diver Medical form.
- Need gear? Call Atlantis Aquatics in Bethlehem, PA at (610) 419-1733 to reserve rentals.
Time and emphasis adapt as your familiarity and experience grow.
Dive Refresher Session
Rebuild your skills and confidence before your next trip.
Best for: Certified divers who’ve been out of the water a while.
What’s included
- 1-hour briefing and land skills
- 45-minute in-water skills session
- 40-minute guided dive
- Equipment setup
- Equalization
- Dive planning
- Safety & emergency procedures
- Dive computer basics
- 12 in-water skills, including buoyancy control
Not included
- Lake Hydra entry ticket
- Rental equipment
- Gas fills
Before you dive
- Buy your Lake Hydra ticket in advance at lakehydra.com. It isn’t sold on site on dive days.
- Before dive day, complete the registration and waiver and send Jess your signed Diver Medical form.
- Need gear? Call Atlantis Aquatics in Bethlehem, PA at (610) 419-1733 to reserve rentals.
This is not a certification course.
Local Wreck Dive
A private guided wreck dive off New York or New Jersey, planned and led by Jess.
Best for: Advanced divers, solo or with a buddy.
What’s included
- 2 non-decompression dives (up to 50 minutes each), guided by Jess
- Charter booking (charter fee paid separately)
- Site selection and logistics
- Safety and site briefings
- Dive & emergency plan
- Equipment check
- Navigation
- Post-dive debrief
Not included
- Boat charter
- Rental equipment
- Gas fills
Before you dive
- Dive with Jess at Lake Hydra first: a Guided Dive + Skills or Dive Refresher Session.
- Bring a redundant air source: doubles, bailout, or a pony bottle with its own regulator. See the checklist and gear FAQ.
Optional add-ons
- Underwater photography
Ways to dive with Jess
For GUE divers
GUE Community DaysComing soon
Practice with divers who share your methods and standards. Plan together, dive, debrief, and keep developing between courses.
Best for: GUE divers, GUE apprentices and Elements graduates.
What’s included
- Dive planning as a team
- Skills practice in teams
- Exchanging observations and a debrief
Not included
- Lake Hydra entry ticket
- Rental equipment
- Gas fills
Before you dive
- Buy your Lake Hydra ticket in advance at lakehydra.com. It isn’t sold on site on dive days.
- Before dive day, complete the registration and waiver and send Jess your signed Diver Medical form.
Ways to dive with Jess
Instructors
Instructor Support
Training and supervision support for instructors running courses.
Best for: Instructors and dive centers who need a qualified assistant.
What’s included
- Training support
- Supervision support
- Pool sessions
- Open water sessions
At a glance
Compare services
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| Guided Dive + Skills | Dive Refresher Session | Local Wreck Dive | GUE Community DaysComing soon | Instructor Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For | New & returning divers | New & returning divers | New & returning divers | GUE divers | Instructors |
| Best for | A guided dive day with skills practice | Getting back in the water | Guided NY/NJ wreck diving | GUE divers building experience together | Instructors who need an assistant |
| Experience | Open Water | Open Water | Advanced Open Water | GUE divers | Instructors |
| What you get | Guided diving + skills practice | Full Open Water refresher | 2 dives, up to 50 min each | Team planning, practice + debrief | Pool and open water sessions |
| Time | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | A boat day | First Saturday monthly, from the 2027 season | Full day |
| Group size | Up to 2 divers | Up to 2 divers | Up to 2 divers | Up to 4 divers | Per course |
| Where | Lake Hydra, PA | Lake Hydra, PA | NY/NJ wrecks, to 100 ft | Lake Hydra, PA | NY / NJ / PA / CT |
| Paid separately | Lake Hydra ticket, rentals, gas | Lake Hydra ticket, rentals, gas | Boat charter, rentals, gas | Lake Hydra ticket, rentals, gas | Site entry fees, gas |
| Price | $60 per diver | $125 per diver | $60 per diver | Free | $100 per day |
| Book | Book now: Guided Dive + Skills | Book now: Dive Refresher Session | Book now: Local Wreck Dive | Sign up: GUE Community Days | Book now: Instructor Support |
Not sure which is right? Ask Jess. She’ll suggest the best fit for your experience and goals.