Boat and Sport Shows

Our World-Underwater Dive & Travel Show

Our World-Underwater Dive & Travel Show

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
9301 Bryn Mawr Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018
Rosemont, IL

February 20-22, 2009

Weekend at a Glance

OW-U runs over 3 days and has a lot for you to see.

Directions

Check the Weather in the Rosemont area before you leave

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009

PSI Visual Cylinder Inspection Course

• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Credits: Certificate issued on successful completion: NAUI & PADI endorsed
• Schedule: Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Public Safety Diver Workshop

• Hosted By: Diving Unlimited Intl., Ocean Technology Systems, SubSalve Lift Bags, Dive Rescue International, International Assn. Of Dive Rescue Specialists SeaBotix
• Schedule: Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Location: Hyatt Regency O’Hare

Underwater Photography Made Simple

• Instructor: Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
• Schedule: Friday, 9:00am – 12:00noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This 3-hour workshop will help any beginner or intermediate underwater photographer.

Improving Your Underwater Video Workshop

• Instructor: Jim & Pay Stayer
• Schedule: Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description:  This 3-hour workshop will cover the difference between HD and SD video formats.

Getting Good Exposures

• Instructor: Jack & Sue Drafahl
• Schedule: Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: The biggest problem in underwater photography is getting a good exposure. This class will explore problems using both Point & Shoot and digital SLR cameras.

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 21, 2009
DAN Oxygen Provider

• Instructor: Harold Bach, III
• Schedule: Saturday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Location: TBA
•• Description: This practical session gives students hands on training in the use of a DAN oxygen unit and its component parts

Update / Recurrent Training

• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Schedule: Saturday, 8:00am – 9:00am
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: The one hour update will renew and update your PSI Visual Cylinder Training per the code of Federal Regulations Hazmat handler.

Eddy Current Instrument Technician

• Instructor: Mark Gresham, Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc
• Credits: Certificate issued upon successful completion: NAUI & PADI endorsed
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:30am – 11:30am
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This course teaches students to understand and use the Eddy Current Instruments available for cylinder inspection

Valve Repair Technician Course

• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Schedule: Saturday, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This course teaches students the basics of J & K Valve service and repair in the cylinder inspection process.

Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician Course

• Instructor: Mark Gresham, Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc.
• Credits: Certificate issued upon successful completion
• Schedule: Saturday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This course provides you with the information you need to clean and maintain cylinders used for enriched air service.

To Tech or Not To Tech

• Instructor: Bob Sheridan
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00 Noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This workshop educates divers about the : prerequisites, courses, equipment, training, fitness, attitude, commitment and expense before plunging into tech diving.

Making A Picture – The Next Level in Photography

• Instructor: Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00 Noon
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: A 3-hour workshop aimed at those who want to get more out of their u/w photography and complements the speakers’ other workshop “Underwater Photography Made Simple”.

Exploring Adobe Lightroom

• Instructor: Jack & Sue Drafahl
• Schedule: Saturday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: If you are thinking of purchasing Adobe Lightroom, or if you already own it but are having trouble understanding how it works, then this is the program for you.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009

DAN On-Site Neuro Assessment

• Instructor: Harold Bach, III
• Schedule: Sunday, 9:00 am – Noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: Learn how to conduct a neurological assessment on a potentially injured diver.

Rebreather 101:

Everything you Want to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
• Instructor: Richie Kohler & Tara Thomson
• Schedule: Sunday, 9:00am – 12:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: Join CCR Instructors Richie & Tara for a 3 hour workshop and hands on look at some of the closed circuit rebreathers available today.

Intro To Photoshop

• Instructor: Larry & Denise Tackett
• Schedule: Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This workshop introduces the student to Adobe Photoshop and the art of image control, modification and manipulation.

How To Get Started in Video Production!

• Instructor: Annie Crawley
• Schedule: Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Descripton: When speaking with visuals, you must convey your story with images. Research, planning, anticipating and visualizing before getting wet will allow you to create better images. Film producer Annie Crawley will help you learn the basics of video production and show you how easy shooting and editing go hand in hand.

2009 OW-U Photo Competition

Hotels – Discounts for OW-U

Book your room early!

HYATT REGENCY O’HARE

DOUBLETREE HOTEL

EMBASSY SUITES

SOFITEL CHICAGO O’HARE

Film Festivals Sponsored

Restaurants

Chipotle

IHOP-International House of Pancakes

Quizno’s Subs

Shopping

In nearby Chicago shopping is unending.

Things to do!

The Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels

Rosemont Theatre

Rosemont awaits! Bring the family and enjoy a holiday.

Corporate Sponsorship
Become an OW-U sponsor today

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Michiana Boat & Outdoors Show

Michiana Boat & Outdoors Show

Century Center
120 S St Joseph Street
South Bend, IN 46601.

Feb 20-22, 2009

Sixteen area dealers will show the latest in fishing, pontoon, wake boats and personal watercraft.

Also available at the show will be information on fishing charter, boating safety, boat finance, travel, boat docks and lifts and much more.

Directions

Check the weather in South Bend before you leave.

Exhibitors

Appollo Marine

B & E Marine, Inc

Bodine State Fish Hatchery

Burke Seawall

Chiphone Federal Credit Union

Coloma Motor Sports

Con-De Mfg. Co. Inc.

D & R Sports Center

DB Safes & Vaults Inc.

Eagle Lake Marine

Fay’s Marina Inc.

Forest River Marine

Full Pull Lake Erie Charter Service

Hewitt Lifts and Roll a Dock

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Krupp’s Power Sports, Inc

Lake Effect Powersports

Moore Boats

MRP of South Bend

Muskegan County Convention & Visitors Bu…

North End Cycle

Room for More Charters

The Edge, Inc.

South Bend Sail & Power Squadron

Wakeside Marine

White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Wyland’s Marine

Accommodations

Holiday Inn South Bend

Signature Inns

Restaurants

222 Italian Steakhouse

Das Dutchman Essenhaus – Amish Country Cooking

Hacienda Fiesta – Mexican Cuisine

Shopping

100 Center

Old Bag Factory

Entertainment

Michiana Monologues - a locally written and produced play featuring area women sharing their stories

Snite Museum of Art

Broadway Theater

Bring the family……..South Bend welcomes you!!

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Schaumburg Boat & Sport Show

Schaumburg Boat & Sport Show

Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 North Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Feb 12-15 2009

Show Hours

Thursday, February 12
3pm–9pm

Friday, February 13
1pm–9pm

Saturday, February 14
10am–9pm

Sunday, February 15
10am–5pm

Just a short drive to downtown Chicago and a one day’s drive from most major Midwest cities, the Schaumburg Convention Center hosts the Schaumberg Boat & Sport Show!

Directions to the Center

FREE Parking

Check the Weather in Schaumburg, IL before you leave.
Seminar Series

Learn new techniques and hear exciting stories from professional anglers about fishing and being on the water. Enjoy entertaining, fishing-oriented puppet shows and strolling acts. Over the course of four days, experience a wide variety of seminar topics. Your local anglers will be there and so should YOU!

Shimano Trout Pond

Free fishing for children 12 and younger in an indoor pond stocked with the largest trout east of the Mississippi!

USPS Passport Fair

For people planning a trip outside the US, the Schaumburg Post Office will be your ticket for travel tips. Staff will be there at the following times to assist with passport applications, fees and photos.

Contests and Giveaways

Win a $500 Show Shopping Spree — plus a 1-Night Stay at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Dinner for Two at Sam & Harry’s

Book a Trip and WIN a $300 Show Shopping Spree!

Buy a Boat & Win $5000 contest to a new boat buyer at the 2009 show!
Accommodations

Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel

Doubletree Hotel Schaumburg – 800-916-4641

Embassy Suites Schaumburg – 800-574-0835

Comfort Suites Schaumburg — 800-664-6835

Restaurants in Schaumburg

Chicago City Limits – Live Rock Music

Bahama Breeze Schaumburg – Traditional Caribbean Flavors

Village Tavern & Grill – Family dining, Children’s menu

Shopping

Woodfield Mall – Chicago’s Largest Mall

What to do in Schaumburg

Medieval Times Dinner Theater – European style castle.

Asha SalonSpa – Pamper yourself after a long day.

Bring the Family……..Enjoy a holiday!

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How To Fish Catfish with Don Lamont in Minneapolis

Today at 5PM, February 5, 2010

Don Lamont

Host of The Complete Angler T.V. Show

Come out to the Minneapolis All Canada Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center today, tomorrow, and sunday – and learn about Catfishing in Canada by Don Lamont – a full time professional angler for 29 years!

Don has hosted and produced the award winning “The Complete Angler” television series for sixteen years. The Complete Angler currently showing on the World Fishing Network in Canada.

Recently, the Complete Angler t.v. show won the gold medal for the best outdoor show in Canada – presented by the Outdoor Writers of Canada.

The Complete Angler in Japan

One of the largest and fastest growing sport fishing markets in the world, Japan has been enjoying the latest series of The Complete Angler t.v show since June.

Don is an active and avid angler. A journalist for the Winnipeg Free Press, Don promotes fishing in Canada with Lake stocking efforts, Media tours, is featured in Outdoor Canada Online, and now presents Catfishing Canada Seminar at the Minneapolis All Canada Show!

Catfishing in Canada?

Find out more THIS WEEKEND – at the Minneapolis All Canada Sport Show!
-Don Lamont-
-sponsored by Travel Manitoba-

Des Moines All Canada Show

All-Canada Show – Des Moines

Veterans Auditorium

Feb 6-8, 2009

Hours:

Friday     February 6         5 p.m.- 9p.m.
Saturday February 7      10 a.m.-  7p.m.
Sunday   February 8      10 a.m.-  4p.m

Seminar Schedule

Directions

Free Parking

Check the Weather in Des Moines before you leave.

Canada’s Best Fishing and Hunting!

Our sole purpose is to promote fishing, hunting and outdoor adventures to Canada.

When you talk fishing, Canada is at the top of the list. Walleye, northern pike, lake trout, small-mouth bass, speckle trout, grayling and arctic char are just some of the fish you can pursue. Are you ready for the trip of your dreams!

Opening Night is EPPINGER Night

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Triumph 170 Sportsman boat, featuring Roplene construction offering unrivaled toughness, a unique smooth quite ride and virtually no maintenance, with a Yamaha 50HP Four Stroke outboard and matching trailer.

The All-Canada Show attracts over 300 of the finest lodges Canada has to offer…and our show is the largest gathering of Canadian lodges to appear in every one of our nine great  Midwest U. S. markets.

2009 GRAND PRIZE – for all nine markets

Triumph 170 Sportsman boat, featureing Roplene

construction offering unrivaled toughness, a unique

smooth quite ride andvirtually no maintenance,

with a Yamaha 50HP Four Stroke

outoboardand matching trailer

US PASSPORTS

The United States Postal Service is accepting passport applications at all our events including taking passport photographs. Apply at the show!

Enjoy a Labatt Blue and fresh walleye shore lunch

Great Times with friends are made in Canada.  Enjoy a cold Labatt Blue and fresh walleye shore lunch.

Meet Wildlife artist Anthony J. Padgett

Meet the 2008 Ducks Unlimited Wildlife artist-of-the-year and painter of theoriginal artwork ‘Locked at Lac Seul’. You can also purchase a print right at the show!

Test your skills on the Cabela’s hunting simulator

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator. Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine.  Hunt for Bear, whitetail or Elk.

See ‘Locked at Lac Seul’ presented by:

See the largest locked antler exhibit in the world. This amazing exhibit recreates the actual battle of two-trophy Bull Moose that cost them their lives. Back by popular demand, Locked at Lac Seul is sure to surprise you – even if you’ve seen it before.

Test your skills on the Cabela’s hunting simulator.

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator. Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine.  Hunt for Bear, whitetail or Elk.

Accommodations

Holiday Inn Downtown

Quality Inn & Suites Event Center

Red Roof Inn and Suites

Restaurants

Hessen Haus – German Cuisine

Spaghetti Works – Italian Food

Splash Seafood Bar & Grill – Enjoy American Food

Shopping

Historic East Village is a progressive, pedestrian friendly neighborhood featuring eclectic local flair.

Historic Valley Junction offers nearly 150 unique stores and restaurants.

Things to do in Des Moines

Iowa Chops vs Houston Aeros…. Enjoy a hockey game!

To Her With Love/What You Learn When She Thinks You’re Not Listening”

Performing his hilarious hit one-man play this Valentine season, Rex Havens presents “To Her With Love/What You Learn When She Thinks You’re Not Listening”

Rabbit Hole

The story of a suburban American family … they have everything they could want, until …

For the Children?

Willy Wonka

Take a winter break! Bring the family and have a holiday!

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Fort Wayne Boat Show

Fort Wayne Boat Show

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN

February 5 – 8, 2009

Climb aboard and join us for one of the biggest boat shows of 2009.

Boat Show Hours:

Thursday  February 5        3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Friday      February 6      10:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.
Saturday  February 7      10:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.
Sunday    February 8      12:00 noon-5:00 p.m.

Check the weather in Fort Wayne before you leave.

The Fort Wayne Boat Show and Sale. You¹ll find over 30 Marine Dealers from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan all in one place. Incredible prices, low financing and special incentives on boats, personal watercraft, accessories, piers and much more! Climb aboard, there’s never been a better time to save here at the boat sale.

Accommodations

Holiday Inn Express Fort Wayne East

Candlewood Suites – Fort Wayne NW

Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Wayne

Restaurants

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

Bourbon Street Hideaway – Cajun to delight you.

Shopping

Glenbrook Square

Cookie Cottage

DeBrand Fine Chocolates

Things to do in Fort Wayne

American Heritage Village

Children’s Zoo

Genealogy? Biggest Collection of Records in the U.S.

Bring the family! Have a blast!

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33rd Annual Flint Camper & RV Show

33rd Annual Flint Camper & RV Show

Perani Arena & Event Center
3501 Lapeer Road
Flint, MI 48503

Located just south of I-69 at the Center Road exit.
Directions….View Map of the Show

February 5-8, 2009

Hours

Friday      February 5      2 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday  February 6    11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Sunday    February 7    11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Monday   February 8      2 p.m-  9 p.m.

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All types of new recreation vehicles-over 125 units and over 30 brands displayed; folding campers, motor homes, travel trailers, truck campers and fifth wheel travel trailers, ranging in price from $5,000 to more than $120,000.

Booths featuring parts and accessories, campground information, RV financing and RV rentals make this the complete RV show experience. Consumers can pick up the new 2009 RV & Campsite. This guide to camping and RV dealers in Michigan now includes coupons.

At the show, enter to win the Ultimate MIS Race Experience package from Michigan International Speedway. Includes tickets, camping and VIP access (valued at nearly $3,000).

Accommodations

Avon House Bed & Breakfast

Baymont Inn & Suits Flint

Comfort Inn Flint

Restaurants

Beale Street Smokehouse BBQ

Old Country Buffet

Frank’s Tavern - Seafood

Shopping

Genesee Valley Center -

130+ retailers anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory.

Prime Outlets Birch Run –

The Midwest’s largest outlet shopping center with over 150 brandname stores including Michigan’s only Pottery Barn Outlet.

Carriage Town Antique Center

What to do in Flint

Art Galleries and Museums

Theaters

Flint Cultural Center

Enjoy your chance for a holiday. Take the family along!

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