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