BETHLEHEM SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Lake Hydra Checkout Dives: Two Days to Your PADI Open Water Certification in Bethlehem
A focused two-day Lake Hydra session completes the four open-water dives required for the PADI Open Water Diver certification and explains what to expect from the checkout.
Lake Hydra Checkout Dives: Two Days to Your PADI Open Water Certification in Bethlehem.
After finishing PADI eLearning and confined-pool training, this two-day session at Lake Hydra lets you complete four open-water dives under a PADI Instructor to earn your Open Water Diver certification—trained to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet) and prepared to dive at home or abroad.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Four open-water checkout dives over two days
The program completes your open-water training with four checkout dives across a two-day session (Sat/Sun), during which you practice, apply and demonstrate the skills learned in confined water and eLearning to earn the PADI Open Water Diver certification.
Lake Hydra — a re-opened quarry destination
Training dives take place at the newly re-opened Lake Hydra (formerly Dutch Springs), a premier local quarry site used for open-water checkout dives for New York City area divers.
Earn a globally recognized credential
Successful completion awards the PADI Open Water Diver certification, qualifying you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet); dive centers and resorts will require proof of this certification before renting equipment, filling cylinders, or booking excursions.
What the day feels like
What the two-day checkout feels like
Over a compact Saturday and Sunday schedule you move from pool-based skills and eLearning into the quarry: four instructor-led open-water dives allow you to practice and demonstrate core scuba skills in a relaxed, supportive environment so you leave with the knowledge and credential to continue diving worldwide.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session is built for — and a few limits to keep in mind.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The session includes Lake Hydra admission fees and two tank fills per day, plus a full set of rental equipment (regulator, octopus, BC, gauge, 7mm wetsuit, boots, gloves, hood, mask, fins, snorkel, tank and weights).
PADI eLearning and confined-pool dives must be completed before attending the lake open-water sessions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the open-water session?
The lake checkout portion runs over two days (Saturday and Sunday).
Do I need to complete coursework before the lake dives?
Yes. PADI eLearning and confined-pool training must be completed before any in-water training at Lake Hydra.
Is transportation to Lake Hydra included?
No. Transportation to Lake Hydra and to the Brooklyn Sports club is not included.
What does the session include onsite?
Onsite includes Lake Hydra admission and two tank fills per day; rental equipment is provided as part of the program.
What depth will I be trained to?
The PADI Open Water Diver training prepares you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet).