Found this on the internet yesterday. Sad and tragic news regarding Tom. ----- Obituary for Thomas P. Jones V November 29, 1987-August 18, 2022 Thomas P. Jones V has sadly passed away on the evening of August 18, 2022, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He died doing something he truly enjoyed. Thomas graduated from South Glens Falls in 2006 and continued on to get an Associate's degree from ACC. After graduating from ACC, he worked at Trustco bank in South Glens Falls for a short time until he realized that he had to follow his dreams. Five years ago, he decided he wanted to open his own business and that is when Devocean Watersports was born. He managed to put together a great team of employees that helped him with boat charters and jet-ski tours on Lake George, out of the hotel "Twin Birches." Thomas loved his business and put everything he had into it. His smile and enthusiasm was infectious to everyone he met along his journey in life. He really enjoyed teaching people how to do things that was out of their norm. Thomas also made many friends down in Marathon within the keys were he went every winter, enjoying life to the fullest. He was predeceased by his father Thomas P. Jones IV. Thomas is survived by his mother Denise Jones, his brother Patrick Jones, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowen and two uncles Christopher and Bob Bowen. Family and friends may call from 10 am to 12 noon on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Regan Denny Stafford Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Rd., Queensbury, NY. Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery, Queensbury, NY. A celebration of Thomas' life will continue at the Highland Country Club immediately following the burial. Please no suits, wear flip flops and don't forget to bring stickers. https://www.sbfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Thomas-Jones-123/#!/Obituary ------ Tom, May You Rest In Eternal Peace. I always, and I mean ALWAYS, had a great time jet skiing with you every summer since you opened your business in 2017. My most sincere condolences to your family and friends. Until we meet again... read more

5 Stars, Don't look anywhere else in the Lake George area! It was pricey but the length of time they take you on the lake is Insane! Our Guide Zach was an absolute pleasure and if you have any option I would recommend 10/10. We will be returning and asking for him each time! Great spot, Great ride. All you need! Also their training video was 10/10 go Jennifer and Stephanie!! read more

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Will took me and my 14 year old daughter out for the jet ski tour and it was great. Will was an awesome instructor and tour guide and very caring of my young daughter who was riding passenger Highly recommended read more

We had an amazing time with Luke from Devocean Watersports. We felt comfortable with him. He gave tips along the way for becoming a better driver and he was just a pleasant individual. I felt safe taking my 13 year old with me on the ski. It was worth the cost and I will certainly be back next summer. read more

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Absolutely amazing day with Matt! We booked our tour for Sunday, July 4th. We have only been on jet ski's twice before- in the Carolina's. Having said that, we paid $125 for 90 minutes on a jet ski there, so initially, I was like "$300 seems like a lot." BUT let me tell you where this differs and how much SO better it was than our $125 previous "tour." The jet ski that we were on in Hilton Head and Tybee was smaller and not equipped to handle larger waves. The ones on our tour with Devocean are GREAT. Brand new, clean, tip top condition and equipped to handle and respond to the waters of LG! I would say these are the "Cadillac's" of jet ski's. We also on our last "tour" were basically just given 90 minutes of free time. With Devocean, Matt took us all over the lake - it was basically a private tour for our group! It was a FANTASTIC day out. I would say that it is a full 2+ hour ACTIVELY on the water and the jet ski. I agree with the recommendation to wear leggings for women as shorts can/will be uncomfortable. LG is unique in that there are a LOT of boats on the water. It is (IMO) safer for you to go out with a guide to make sure you are being safe. The jet ski was going over 50 mph in some places so if you hit something, that could ruin your vacation. I was SO glad we found this company and HIGHLY recommend them! Thanks for a great day out! read more

I rode a Jet Ski for the first time with Devocean. I went for the afternoon tour ride with Matt as our guide. He was very friendly and helpful, especially when I accidentally threw my gf off the jet ski. He showed us some spots of historical significance, where you can go cliff jumping, and some nice spots to hike. Honestly, it was a great experience and I highly recommend it. When I come back to Lake George, I will definitely use them again :) read more

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THIS IS WORTH THE MONEY! My boyfriend wanted to go jet skiing and so I found this and saw a few reviews so I said to myself okay I'll give it a try and it was awesome! We were escorted by Zach, our tour guide. He is so nice and sweet. Even though I was scared when he mention sharp turns and trying to catch up mind you it was my first time, he gave me confidence that I can do it and it was nice! If you're a first timer and want to do a tour around the lake, GO TO THIS ONE and go in the morning if you're worry about traffic such as boats and other water vehicles and currents. Zach was a good tour guide and explained each spot that we saw and it's history. My boyfriend also enjoyed the driving it, especially hitting the waves! We will definitely come back again for our next trip! read more

We had an amazing experience with Captain Kris! He was very knowledgeable and had some funny jokes. The tour was four hours long and we were able to do some fun activities. Some of the activities included cliff diving, paddle boarding and swimming as well as sightseeing and learning some amazing facts. Everyone was so nice and very professional. Captain Kris made us feel safe and secure and he definitely went the extra mile when it came to my 8 year old son. read more

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My husband and I had a blast with our guide Tom!! He was extremely helpful, informative and down right AMAZING. He always made sure that we were comfortable and gave us a lot of information on the islands we were jet skiing to. He even took photos of us on his phone and later air dropped it to my husband. We can't wait to come back next summer. Definitely looking forward to Tom being our jet ski guide again. Thank you a million Tom!! read more

We had Matt & Zach for our jet ski tour, they did amazing! They are super friendly & kind. They gave us pointers and challenged us to past our comfort zone. They were on top of things the whole time, yet they were also super relaxed & fun! We loved them so much, A couple days later we came back to do some skim boarding. Matt took us all out & did such a great job at coaching & encouraging whoever was boarding. He is super friendly, funny, and did amazing with our family! read more

We did a 3 hour pontoon boat ride with Captain Kris. From the southern end of Lake George up past Bolton Landing. Captain Kris showed us the sights as we enjoyed a relaxing cruise. We saw cliffs up past assembly point to the beautiful Sagamore Hotel. Highly recommend them read more

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We signed up for a jet ski tour this past weekend. Neither of us had driven one and were both a bit unsure what to expect. Tom, however, did a great job of laying out the groundwork and ground "rules" so everyone knows what to expect and make sure a fun time was had by all! Our tour included ourselves and two others, all more or less beginners and with age ranges from 30 to 65+! He was very conscientious about each rider's strengths, weaknesses, and concerns and made sure that each was accommodated as best as possible. Despite our all being newbies, we still managed to cover nearly 20 miles in the hour & a half of exploring the lake - and the that includes occasional stops for riding tips and/or lake trivia. All in all, if one is considering taking a tour - I'd reccomend it! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Really welcoming and helpful and a far better option than renting one of the broken down boats down by the marina. Captain Kris made our two hour tour fun and the time flew by. They were nice enough to provide a cooler and ice for our drinks and were prepared for whatever we needed. 4 of us easily fit and were able to move around and CK helped us navigate the boat whenever necessary and the company took full precautions as regards covid. Highly recommended. read more

Our party of 4 had a great time out on the water with Matt! He was super cool and really knowledgeable about the area. The whole team did a great job teaching us how to use the jet ski, going over safety procedures, and getting us on and off the ski. Would defiantly recommend for anyone thinking about doing this excursion. read more

Will and Tom were great tour Guides. We took 3 jet skis for an 1.5 hour tour around Lake George. They extremely friendly, pleasant and patient, as well as very informative. My husband, my self and kids enjoy our time on Lake George with Tom and Will immensely and hope to use them again next year. read more

My girlfriend and I shared a jet ski and our instructor was Tom, who was awesome and patient while we learned the ropes! We were fast enough to make it halfway up Lake George and back for a total of 32 miles for a 90 minute session. Tom took pictures of us on his phone and air dropped them to us which was really nice of him and they turned out looking great. They were very professional about following covid guidelines and requiring masks up until we were ready to jet ski. The jet skis you are able to rent aren't slow crappy old ones, they're new and powerful. Nick helped us in and out of the jet skis and was also very nice and patient while we waddled out of the jet ski. You're able to go as fast or slow as you want, our instructor just matched our pace. Overall I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to have some fun on the water. read more

The Jet Ski tour was the highlight of our trip to Lake George. Tom was a great guide and a lot of fun. First timers on jet skis and we had a blast. Worth every penny. read more

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We booked the 12 pm tour for a Saturday. Reserving the time slot was easy; The information that Devocean shares on their website and emails were very helpful and accurate. Since we've been jet skiing before in the ocean, we thought it would be easy-peasy in a lake. We couldn't be more wrong! The boat traffic and the waves can get pretty intense throughout the day. Being petite and riding solo made it difficult to acclimate to the waves quickly, but for my boyfriend, it was fun and exciting (to each their own). Although it was more challenging for me, our tour guide, Tom, made sure we took enough breaks, and checked in with everyone to see how they were doing - he was a fantastic guide. We would love to come back again (probably 9 am for me tho LOL). Thank you guys for an amazing experience. read more

10/10. Amazing experience! 1st time trying wake boarding and TOM was an excellent coach. TOM was motivating, patient, and made my mother and I feel so comfortable in/on the water. I would recommend to anyone. I will definitely be returning again in the future! read more

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My boyfriend and I had an amazing time out on Lake George, with Tom! Everyone was great that's part of their crew! Since this was something totally new to us, they made it easy and so much fun! We will be going again next summer! read more

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We are in town from LA and wanted a few days of lake fun for our boys 9 and 12. I tried to find a boat last minute and came across Devocean Watersports. Usually my husband will drive the boat but this tour was appealing as it meant he didn't have to drive esp since we don't know the lake. Matt was our driver and guide for the 4 hour tour and he was spectacular. He was so patient with our kids and took time showing them how to wakeboard then he took them tubing and they had a blast. Hands down one of the best boat experiences we have ever had. Tom in the office was great when we called and asked a million questions and they all made the whole experience so special for our family. We loved it so much we booked the jet ski tour for the next morning. read more

Tom took me, my dad, and my sister out on the jetskis and absolutely KILLED it. We had a great time out there, and even when the weather started getting rough Tom got us through it. You're in good hands here! read more

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A friend booked this tour so I wasn't sure what to expect. No worries, we had a blast! The staff is all friendly and helpful. Our guide Tom was on point with safety but once he evaluated our riding skill we opened up the skis and got moving. He was also fun, knowledgeable about the lake, and mentioned some "out of the way" local spots to explore later . The skis themselves are modern, well maintained and work proper. Highly recommend, especially the morning tour as the water is less rough. Definitely worth the price of admission and a return trip. My 13 year old already asked if we can do it again! read more

This was my first time jet skiing and wow - it was amazing!! Tom was a superb guide - great sense of humor balanced with safety and ski. Plus wonderful local knowledge he sprinkled in. My bf is experienced making us a mixed pair and Tom was wonderful when it came to teaching me and making me comfortable while also giving the bf some high speed cool moves so he wasnt bored. Equipment is brand new and so cool - the higher quality jet skis make a difference, especially for a first timer. Also kudos to whoever put the time and energy into the very detailed pre-session FAQ and the directions guide - very helpful!!! 100% would recommend - will be returning the next time we are in the area. read more

Amazing experience doing a jet ski tour with Tom! Great price for the LG area, a full 1.5 hours out on the water. We went at 9am which was great because there was less boat traffic, so we got to really experience the open lake. We had a blast. There were 6 of us on 3 two-seated jet skis. All of us had nothing but outstanding things to say about the experience and Tom himself. Super cool, down to earth guy who showed us a great time and had a lot of knowledge about the lake. He also kindly took some photos for us out on the lake. read more

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If you're on the fence, do it! It was a highlight of our trip. Matt, our guide, was great! He made us very comfortable, was very knowledgable about the lake and the places he brought us, and gave easy to follow advice for me, as a first-time jetski driver! I wasn't even planning on driving since I never did before, but he encouraged me to try it out, so my boyfriend and I switched halfway through the ride. I'm sooo glad I did! It was so fun and the views were UNREAL. It looked like a movie. The tour guides are also great at gauging the type of tour your party wants - nice and easy or fast with lots of turns! We opted for the latter!! (once I figured out how to maneuver the thing!) We went at 9AM at the water still got pretty bumpy and rough, even without all the boat traffic. Keep in mind what time you book, depending on your skill level! 12pm and 3pm can be more difficult! Also, the place is easy to miss!! Look for the wooden jetski-shaped sign marked with "D.W.S." across from Twin Birches. read more

Me and my fiancé went today and it was an absolute blast of a time. Zach was our tour guide and he was phenomenal. He was funny, kind, and very supportive throughout our journey. He made sure we were safe and comfortable and he also made sure we had a lot of fun. 10/10 would go again. We plan to come back again next summer and we would love to have him as our guide again! This place is awesome. read more

We had a fantastic time jet skiing with our Devocean guide, Matt. We ended up covering more than 30 miles of Lake George. It was a blast!

All around a great experience with Tom! Since COVID, all the tours are private which is really nice because the guide can go at your pace and skill level. Tom was a great guide and we had a lot of fun on the Lake and enjoyed the fanatic scenery. Rain was in the forecast and Devocean was accommodating in letting us move to an earlier time slot. I've been jet skiing a handful of times before and this was my favorite thus far. Can't wait to be back! read more

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This was absolutely the highlight of our trip to Lake George. My wife and I decided last-minute to get out on the water and Devocean accommodated us on a jet ski tour without issue. There are only three places that do jet ski tours on Lake George and after talking to folks at all three we didn't hesitate to go with Devocean. All of the staff were friendly and helpful while we were getting ready. The actual tour was great, Tom struck the perfect balance between showing us different sights around the mid-lake area and letting us blast along. The choppy water of Lake George definitely gives you a workout so periodic breaks were appreciated. Thanks again for the memories! read more

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Being a first timer on a jet ski was a bit worrying and terrifying but our tour guide Matt made it super enjoyable and fun during the entire trip and I went from initially being terrified to absolutely loving every moment of it and wanting more! Matt was really friendly, welcoming, funny, and knowledgeable and made our first experience on a jet ski really awesome and memorable. I highly recommend Devocean, they also went through safety precautions and made sure all safety gear fit properly before we headed out to the waters and Matt was there to watch us and guide us the entire time so we always felt safe even in bumpy waters or high tides. Will definitely go again the next time we visit Lake George! read more

Safe and super fun experience, beautiful equipment, highly recommended. My wife and I went out with our oldest daughter (almost 7) for a 9AM tour on a Saturday. We had an outstanding experience and will definitely do this again when we return to Lake George. Booking. Booking was easy. While the reservation had to be made by phone rather than a website, each time we called someone answered the phone, so we didn't feel like we were in a game of phone tag with leaving messages and what not. Arrival. The arrival instructions in the email we received after booking were clear and the parking is easy. Devocean has a great little lean-to set up on the grounds of the Twin Birches Cottages where they've got all their pre-departure stuff set up (paperwork, safety equipment and briefing, hand signals etc.). It's convenient to a restroom and they've got a streamlined process with all the steps you want (e.g., payment, how do I stay safe, how do I fit my PFD and helmet) and nothing superfluous. Once we were all kitted up, Tom and Marshall shuttled us down to the Lake (2 minute ride across the street and down the hill). Equipment. Devocean's equipment is beautiful. All of it. And seems brand new. From the Bern helmets to the O'Neill PFDs to the gorgeous, tricked-out yellow SeaDoos with brakes. If you've rented at Lake George / Bolton Landing before, prepare to have your expectations far exceeded. Moldy and smelly PFDs? Not here. Scratched up machines that have had the crap kicked out of them and been maintained minimally? Not here. All of Devocean's stuff is high end and they seem to go out of their way to keep it in tip-top shape. We really appreciated that. Experience. The experience was really, really great. Tom started with a quick orientation about the lake before we proceeded north toward the Narrows. He showed us several places we'd never been on the narrows even though we'd been on the lake a lot previously. We made several stops along the way where Tom pointed out sights and shared Lake George history and trivia. It was the perfect amount of zipping around and stopping to enjoy the scenery and learn about the lake. The weather on the morning we ended up going started with rain but eventually cleared up. That meant that we started with the lake to ourselves at 9AM on a Saturday. The beauty of doing this with a guide is that you get to follow Tom's lead and he makes sure you have a good time and that you stay safe. For instance, as the weather turned beautiful unexpectedly and we were heading back southbound there was a rush by lots of other boats to get out on the lake and take advantage of the sun. More than a mile away, Tom spotted an armada of boats (11 - we counted) blasting northbound that we would never have been able to navigate through or around safely, which required us to veer away and wait for them all to blow past. I would not have known enough about their speed relative to ours and the narrowing of the lake up ahead to have made the decision he made to pull over and wait for the traffic to stop. Another great thing Tom did was offer to take my daughter on his SeaDoo for the southbound ride. He's a pro driving, so he's able to go a lot faster with her on board than I was as a novice, which means I was able to enjoy the ride more on the southbound run. My daughter also had more fun with Tom because he's much better at navigating the waves and keeps her planted on the seat. She had an absolutel blast, and so did I! I should note we were first scheduled to go on a Thursday morning, and it was raining. Tom was great and gave us the option of pressing on or rescheduling, which we really appreciated because we weren't sure our almost-7 year old would have persisted in the rain, never mind enjoyed the experience. We took him up on the offer to reschedule to a couple of days later. read more

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Awesome time on Lake George! Instructors are very Patient and knowledgeable. They make sure everyone is having a safe Good TIme! Loved the fact they guided us the whole ride. My boyfriend and I had a great time. Will be going back again on our next visit, hope to bring some family along next time. read more

We had an excellent time with Tom this afternoon!! He was friendly, knowledgeable about the area and truly enjoyed being out on the water!!! Couldn't have asked for a better time! Thank you Tom!!! read more

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Last week my family and I rented 3 jet skis and did the 3pm tour. Matt and Zach were the guys with us and they were absolutely amazing! The gave excellent instructions and made the process completely comfortable for a few family members that were newbies to driving/riding jet skis. Having both guides made it so all of our group was able to ride at the speed they preferred. Part of our group was Ricky Bobby fast and the rest preferred slow and steady, but towards the end, we all wanted to go fast. At one point during our tour, we got stuck in a massive rain storm. Both Matt and Zach led us safely out of the storm and we now have a fun story to tell. I highly recommend Devocean Watersports! read more

This place is worth every dollar ! Very good experience and def going to come again. Matt was very patient with me and was a great guy. Definitely recommend coming here and having him as an instructor :) read more

Matt was our jet ski guide this weekend. They make sure to go over what to do- for beginners- and make you wear vest and helmets to ensure safety. The skis are brand new and aren't old or slow. Matt was extremely patient with us and accommodating. He took multiple photos for us from different locations so we didn't have to use our phones. Also the tour was very enjoyable and definitely recommend it was so worth it! read more

Highly recommend. We had a great 2-hour outing with our 9- and 12-year-old kids, captained by Matt. The setup was orderly and friendly, the boat was practically brand new and very comfortable, and Matt knew his way around the lake to get us to good tubing spots with less wind and chop, as well as a fun swim spot thereafter. He also did a great job towing the kids and making it fun without being too rough. We'd been considering renting a boat and piloting it ourselves, but I was happy to have picked a knowledgable local outfit to handle things for us. read more

Matt and Zach were the best, had a great time!

This jet ski tour was WELL WORTH the money. It truly is a private tour with only your party and the tour guide and the equipment is top of the line! The lake is gorgeous and the guides do a great job of altering the tour to your party's skill level. Our tour guide Tom went above and beyond! I can't wait to go again! read more